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DUBAI

DUBAI

The United Arab Emirates or U.A.E consists of 7 individual states ruled by emirs, which merged in 1971 to form the United Arab
Emirates. Dubai (although not the capital – that honour belongs to Abu Dhabi) is perhaps the best known. Famed for modern
skyscrapers, stylish hotels and fantastic shopping, Dubai remains a consistently popular destination for travellers from all over the
world. For first time visitors, Dubai offers both modern comforts and a taste of exotic Arabia. The city is a favourite stopover point
en route to Europe, as in addition to beautiful beaches and fascinating culture Dubai has a myriad of shopping opportunities, from
the traditional souks to the huge modern malls for which the city is famous. Whether you take an evening dhow cruise, enjoy a
jeep safari into the desert or simply relax on the beach, Dubai offers something for all travellers.

Dubai Tourism Dirham Fee

Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) have introduced a compulsory Tourism Dirham charge to be applied to hotel guests, staying in any
type of hotel establishment, including hotels, hotel apartments, guest houses and holiday homes within the Emirate of Dubai. This fee will be levied per
occupied room night, per occupied bedroom and is not charged based on the number of guests staying in a room. This fee is to be collected from all
guests upon check-in or check-out depending on the hotel process and cannot be prepaid.

The fees are as follows: 2 & 3 star hotels: AED10 per room per night, 4 star hotels: AED15 per room per night, 5 star hotels: AED20 per room per night.
Rates apply for guest houses and apartments also.

Travel tips • Currency: The currency of the Must see & do

• C limate: Dubai has typical desert U.A.E is the dirham (AED). US • Take a 4WD trip into the desert and experience a thrilling ride among
dollars can be easily exchanged
weather, hot and dry with very and major credit cards are the dunes as you journey to a Bedouin camp. Enjoy a traditional Arabian
little rainfall, and temperatures accepted in most hotels and dinner and be entertained by belly dancers or even try riding a camel
soar in the summer months of shops. There are also ATMs
July and August. December to which will allow you to withdraw • F or something out of the ordinary why not go skiing in the desert? Visit the
February is cooler and this is the dirhams, check with your bank
most popular time to travel. to see which will work with your indoor snow centre at the Mall of the Emirates and hit the slopes
card.
• L anguage: Arabic is the official • Travel to the top of the world’s tallest building in the world’s fastest lift.

language of the U.A.E, however The observation deck “At The Top” on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa
English is widely spoken in Dubai. has awe-inspiring 360 degree views of the city, desert and sea

The Palm The Gulf
Jumeirah
Dubai
16 Maritime

City Port Rashid

Burj Al Umm UMM
Arab Suqeim Jumeirah SUQEIM
Beach Park
13 Beach Kite Beach SHINDAGHA Gold Souk
14 JUMEIRAH Dubai
15JUMEIRAH RD AL-MANKHOOL RD AL-RAS 6
ESmHEiIrKaHteZAsYED RD Wild Wadi UMM
Golf Club Waterpark SUQEIM Museum
AL-SUFOUH Spice
AL-WASI RD 5 BANK ST Souk
Safa MA8NKHO4OL Dubai Creek DEIRA
SAFA Park SATWA 9
Dubai World 2
SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD Trade Centre 7
3 Za’abeel 1 KARAMA
DOHA RDThe Old12 Park RIGGA
Mall of the MUSCAT RD Town
Emirates UMM HUREIR RD

AL-QUOZ 11 Burj
Jebel Ali Dubai
Racecourse ZA’ABEEL

AL-BARSHA AL-MARQADH OUD METHA ROAD Dubai Creek AIRPORT RD
Dubai Camel
Racecourse JADDAF YaGchotlfC&lub10

Hotel Map Key: 5 Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa 11 Taj Dubai
6 Hyatt Regency Dubai 12 Sofitel Dubai Downtown
1 Arabian Park Hotel 7 Novotel Deira City Centre 13 Sofitel Dubai Jumierah Beach
2 Ibis Deira City Centre 8 Four Points by Sheraton Downtown 14 JA Ocean View Hotel
3 Ibis Mall of the Emirates 9 Riviera Hotel 15 Jumeirah Beach Hotel
4 Golden Sands Hotel Apartments 10 Jumeirah Creekside Hotel 16 Atlantis the Palm

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