Info about Dubai

TIMINGS - U.A.E. is 4 hours ahead of GMT

TRAVEL to Dubai - The national carrier is Emirates, which flies to some 45 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. There is no carnet system here. It is an 8 hour flight from London / Heathrow.

GETTING AROUND IN DUBAI: - Dubai has an excellent road system. Driving is on the right hand side of the road. Taxis are easily obtainable in Dubai. The Dubai Transport Corporation's ivory coloured cabs are fitted with fare meters. In the case of all other taxis, fares are subject to negotiation between driver and passenger.

CLIMATE / Weather - The local climate is sub-tropical, with a very high seasonal temperature variation. In summer (March to October) it is very hot, with temperatures around the 40 degrees Celsius (105 degrees Fahrenheit) mark during the day. Winters are much more bearable with a drop to 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) at times.

Dubai Climate Chart

For Sunrise / Sunset Times & Weather Charts, click on the following link: http://www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/dubai/weather.shtml

VISAS - Citizens of U.K., Ireland, Europe (not Eastern Europe), USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong can get free visa on entry which is valid for 60 days. Immigration

LANGUAGE - national language is arabic however english is widely used

FOOD & BEVERAGE - high quality cuisine and all type of beverages including alcoholic drinks are freely available in hotels, restaurants and bars

CREDIT CARDS - all major credit cards are accepted

ELECTRICITY - the supply in the UAE is 220/240 volts at 50 cycles

SAFETY – Dubai rated as among the safest in the world.

WOMEN IN THE UAE - Dubai is by any measure a liberal society and is westernized. Women do still live independent lives and can drive and move about freely. Their dress code is also westernized and women are allowed to dress normally.

CURRENCY - AED is pegged to US Dollar at the rate of 3.68, currently trading to GBP Sterling at 6.1 AED

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION - There is a wide choice of hotels in Dubai whether you wish to stay in the city or on the beach, from 3 star to 5 star hotels. For more info on types of hotels, please click on the following link:

• http://www.worldexecutive.com/directory/united_arab_emirates/dubai/hotels/
• http://www.timeoutdubai.com/hotels/list_hotel.php
• http://www.cityguide.travel-guides.com/cities/dub/Hotels.asp