Luxury Dubai Holidays

Location

The second-largest of the United Arab Emirates, set on a peninsula on the Arabian Gulf Coast.

Size

4,114 square kilometres

Local Time

GMT +4

Telephone code

+971

Visa

A 30 day visitor’s visa will be issued upon entry for UK citizens, visitors holding other passports should check the visa requirements with the nearest UAE diplomatic mission.

Currency

UAE Dirhams (DHS)

Tipping

Hotel guests might provide a small cash tip for particularly attentive service or add a tip to the final bill upon check out that is divided among all staff. Taxi fares are usually negotiated in advance for a trip or tour, but guests may wish to add a dis

Vaccinations

None are compulsory, however visitors should contact their doctor/medical practitioner for more information. As conditions can change quickly, please also check the current health requirements for Dubai on gov.uk.

Flying time

Approximately 7 hours from the UK

Electricity

The power supply is 220v. The UK 3-pin plug is commonly used, so adapters are not required.

Tourist office

visitdubai.com

Language

Official language - Arabic, and English widely spoken. Some useful phrases are: Hello/welcome – Márhaba, Goodbye – Máa Saláma, Thank you – Shúkran

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in many public places, such as shopping malls. Electronic cigarettes are illegal in the UAE and are likely to be confiscated at the border