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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Unlike many areas where tourists congregate, it seems Dubai’s crime rate is...
Last edited: 08 July 2009
History 
Dubai’s origins go back into the distant past. A rich collection of objects...
Last edited: 07 March 2008
Recommended Reading 
There aren’t too many guidebooks out on Dubai, but as the area grows and...
Last edited: 16 July 2006
Tourist Board Info 
For tourists headed to Dubai, there are a few tourist board-type resources...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Weather  The weather in Dubai won’t surprise you. This is desert territory...
Last edited: 07 May 2008
Dubai Stay in Ramadan 
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
Introduction 
Oil has turned the UAE into one of the world’s wealthiest countries and this...
Last edited: 04 September 2008
Photo Gallery 
Here are a few links to a variety of pictures about Dubai. Dubai City Images...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
Ramadan 
Dates: In 2009 Ramadan will be approximately from 22nd August to 19 September...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
Travel Tips 
Here is a link to some travel tips for visitors to the UAE. Traveler Tools...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Here are the links to the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and the Dubai based...
Last edited: 09 July 2009
Getting Around 
Maps The first thing one will require for orientation, whether it be for...
Last edited: 04 July 2008
Public Transportation 
Abra  You must take an abra at least once while in Dubai. These are small...
Last edited: 22 February 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis are very comfortable and clean, you only pay what is on the meter.  Most...
Last edited: 19 January 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Dubai’s two climates are hot and very hot, with  October to March being  the...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
First-time Visitors 
The weekends in Dubai has shifted from Thursday-Friday to Friday-Saturday in...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
Nightlife 
The nightlife in Dubai is active, growing and noisy. Get up late so you can...
Last edited: 04 December 2008
The Performing Arts 
Expect little to no art in Dubai. The performing artists are all imports. The...
Last edited: 03 September 2006
Shopping 
Chanel stores, mega-malls, gold and spice markets all entice shopping...
Last edited: 17 August 2008
Sports & Activities 
Skiing in Dubai In a single day, the tourist visiting or residents living in...
Last edited: 06 May 2009
Discover Mystical Dubai 
The tourist season starts next month and expecting another bumper season, with...
Last edited: 01 September 2009
Diving in Dubai 
If you are spending some time in Dubai you may wish to learn how to dive, or...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
DTTS (Dubai Travel & tourist services) 
      Attraction type: Tours & Safaris http://www.dxbtra...
Last edited: 01 August 2009
Dubai Dutyfree Shopping + Prices 
Dubai offers some really satisfying dutyfree shopping...  Police Sun Glasses S...
Last edited: 02 January 2009
Romantic Dhow Dinner Cruise  
If you want to experience the top landmarks in Dubai on a traditionally...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
Seaplane Tour: The Next Big Thing 
  Get the ultimate combination of luxury and adventure by going on a Dubai...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Shopping Malls 
A comprehensive list of shopping centres in Dubai giving details of where to...
Last edited: 11 May 2009
The Dubai Dolphinarium 
Dubai Dolphinarium has 3 dolphins performing the show. The cost for the Dolphin...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
Burj Dubai 
View of Burj Dubai from level 48
Last edited: 11 September 2008
Chillout 
The restaurant presents an unexpected blood-chilling spot in the middle of the...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Deira City Center Shopping Mall 
This is one of the mall chains and was the first to open and until recently was...
Last edited: 27 August 2008
Dhow Building Yard 
ABU DHABI  IS A new city, as International cities go. It is only approximately...
Last edited: 02 November 2007
Dubai Mall 
Dubai Mall is impressive and seems like a tardis.  It is not complete, but...
Last edited: 14 March 2009
Dubai Museum 
 Have been to many Museums but this was exceptional and it was a working...
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Jumeira Beach and Park 
Jumeirah Beach park comes highly recommended having just returned from spending...
Last edited: 28 August 2008
Mall of the Emirates 
What a brilliant piece of Architecture.  Magnificent and consuming mall with...
Last edited: 27 August 2008
Palm Jumeirah 
You enter the Palm Jumeira on a 6 lane highway bridge while the new metro is...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Satwa District 
There are many small shops in this area with every type of item sold within. Al...
Last edited: 10 July 2006
Wild Wadi Water Park 
The Wild Wadi is a water theme park suitable for all the family. Its modern...
Last edited: 16 September 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dubai boasts more than 450 restaurants, from Thai to Cajun and everything else...
Last edited: 07 November 2007
Breakfast 
Although in many hotels guests have the delight of buffet breakfasts, It is...
Last edited: 06 November 2009
Cheap Eats 
At lunchtimes there ... value for money and a varied but not over-facing menu...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Dining with a View 
Check out Q.D.'s for a view, though the food is very expensive and not as good...
Last edited: 04 September 2006
Family-friendly Dining 
PALMBEACH THATTUKADA, Palmbeach hotel, Khalidbin walid street, dubai. 043931999...
Last edited: 06 November 2009
Late-night Dining 
casa de goa[ goan-portuguese restaurant] 6th floor , palmbeach hotel...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Special Occasion Dining 
All-you-can-eat sea-food buffet. This can be enjoyed on a Tuesday evening, 7...
Last edited: 03 November 2008
Atlantis Restaurants 
The Atlantis has an asortment of restaurants ranging from fine dining with...
Last edited: 06 July 2009
Restaurants and Bars at the Burj al Arab 
Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the Burj al Arab hotel soars to a height...
Last edited: 06 May 2009
Deira City Center 
Deira City Center is actually one of the first and largest malls in Dubai. The...
Last edited: 18 June 2009
Golden Dragon Restaurant 
Dubai's oldest Chinese restaurant since 1976.  Also visit their website at...
Last edited: 06 August 2008
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Inside United Arab Emirates: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of the country is the Dirham with the abbreviation of AED...
Last edited: 21 April 2007
Important Phrases 
Here are a few links to some English to Arabic language phrases for ALL...
Last edited: 09 March 2008
Telephones 
00 is the International Dial Code you use to call overseas from within UAE and...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
ATMs 
ATMs are fairly well distributed around Dubai.  There are a bank of 3 ATMs...
Last edited: 25 April 2006
Travelling from Oman to Dubai 
Muscat to Dubai:   Planning on a road trip from Muscat to Dubai? Here are some...
Last edited: 26 August 2007
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