Dubai
Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates, is a luxurious and modern destination that has become a top tourist hotspot. Known for its stunning skyline, world-class shopping, and impressive man-made attractions. One of the most popular attractions in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Other iconic landmarks include the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel and the man-made Palm Jumeirah island, which is home to luxurious resorts and hotels. Activities include the infamous Desert Safari and Ski Dubai. Indulge in Michelin star dining and an eclectic nightlife. Use WKNDTRP to plan your stay here.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- Tipping in pubs and bars in Dubai is usually not expected and workers may not accept tips. However, oftentimes a good tip can get you speedier, prompt service with a huge smile for the next round
Taxi-Taxis in Dubai are cheap and plentiful, and therefore tipping the driver is a common occurrence so you can just round up fares.
Hotels-Tipping 10-15 percent of your bill is expected. It's a custom to tip hotel staff and valet drivers since they, pretty much, make or break your experience of being in Dubai.
Lingo in Dubai.
Dubai is probably one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the planet. Due to the large amount of expats and foreigners English is widely known by everyone. It is very rare to find someone who does not know English. However Arabic is the native language and it does not hurt to know a few phrases while in Dubai. So lucky for you, we got you covered. Here’s a couple phrases to help you get by.
General lingo.
ṣabāḥu al-ḫayr = Good morning
masāʾu al-ḫayr = Good afternoon
aylah saʿīdah = Good night
šukran!= Thank you
Ahlan!= Hello
Eating out/ shopping lingo.
ayn yumkinunī širāʾ taḏkarah? = Where can I buy a ticket?
hal min taḫfīḍ? = Can you make it any cheaper?
ǧayyid, saʾāḫuḏuh = Okay I’ll take it
hal yumkinunī ʾaḫḏ al-fātūrah laū samaḥt? = Can I have the bill please?
Get your flirt on!
Ya Helo / Ya Helwa = My Beautiful (male/female)
Ladayk Euyun Jamila = You have beautiful eyes
Athonno Annakee Jath Thaabah = I think you’re cute (female)
Athonno Annaka Jath Thaab = I think you’re cute (male)
Transport from Dubai Airport.
There are 3 ways to get from Dubai Airport to Dubai - by train, bus and taxi.
* It is necessary for travellers to buy a NOL card for traveling in Dubai because cash payment is not acceptable in metro, buses, and water buses. NOL Card is a kind of prepaid smart cards introduced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The Silver Card and Red Ticket are the most suitable options for visitors.
The Silver Card can be purchased at the price of AED 25 ($6.81). This card allows you to enjoy the rides on all modes of transport.
Metro.
Riding metro is a fast, convenient and affordable way to get to central Dubai. This system has 2 lines: Red line and Green Line depending which direction of the city you are travelling in. The journey is around 24 mins and does not operate at 01:00 on the weekends which is Friday.
Bus.
In terms of fares there is not much of difference between the bus and metro, however a bus does take almost twice as long making your journey longer.
Taxi service.
Taxi is the best option for traveling from Dubai International Airport to central city. All the taxis serving in the airport area are registered under the government-operated Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC). The taxis will surely take you anywhere you want to go. However, you’ll have to specify your destination based on a nearby hotel, landmark, or an intersection as Dubai addresses do not include building numbers. A trip from Dubai Airport to Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai can cost approximately AED 53 ($14.43).
Best time to travel.
The best time to visit Dubai is in September and April, when it's sunny but not too hot.
