What to know before going to Dubai?

Travel Tips – UAE has its strict rules regarding visas and how you have to act when you go there. We’ll help you out form this situation. We’ll tell you what to expect, which time is better, when you should arrive and what the prices are? Before you start your Dream journey of Dubai, we recommend you to read carefully the section below.

Dubai entry requirements

You have to go through different requirements depending on what passport you own.

• Citizens of around 50 countries do not need a visa to enter the UAE, but others will have to arrange a visa before their trip to Dubai. Some of the countries requiring a visa are Serbia, Albania, Turkey, and North Macedonia.
• You can apply for a visa via certified hotels, airlines, tour operators, and travel agencies. Who do not require a visa here are their names like: EU, Russia, China, and others—can get one upon their arrival in Dubai. Depending on what country you come from, you can stay for 30 to 90 days in the UAE.

Is Dubai expensive? 

Dubai is known as for an expensive city; no lies there, but you can plan it according to your budget, If you want to save money. The trip price can depend on how much days you want to spend there, when you should want to visit, and what you want to experience. Dubai is less expensive compared to London or New York. Spend a night out or a hotel can cost same, if not even more. Plane tickets are mostly depending on where you’re arriving from and at what time you’re visiting.

Which time is best for visiting Dubai? 

As you know, planning tour is a crucial part of saving money for the trip of your dreams. The best time to go on a tour to Dubai totally depends on your ease and choice. 

April:

If you want to have enjoyed while swimming in the sea but don’t want to face high temperatures, April is the ideal time for visiting Dubai. In that month, the temperature remains hot enough for enjoying the sun but cannot be too harmful for your skin. You have to note that this is a crowded season because the temperature of 30 degrees allows visitors to enjoy the city the most. 

July to August:

These months are on the other hand, if you want the burning hell that Dubai is during the summer and you want to save money, you should visit around in these July and August months. Dubai is well-equipped with air conditioning, so you needn’t worry about it being too hot. There are lots of trees, so there is no lack of shade to run, if you need shelter from the sun, you can find it easily. Since it’s off-season, the queues are not as long, so you’ll have time to visit everything you’ve planned.

November: 

November is the best ever month for those who want to witness and enjoy sightseeing During this period, the temperature is warm enough for a walk around the city.

January:

But if you just come to Dubai for shopping purposes, we recommend you to visit during the winter months, in January. This is literally a Dubai shopping month, as the Dubai Shopping Festival is held at this time. Enjoy discounts on various items in malls and designer shops and take home everything you’ve ever wanted. We hope you already book your return ticket, though, as you might run out of money because it can be pretty attracting. 

Dubai travel tips

ü  What to wear?

Even though there are many cultures and religions in the UAE, this is predominantly a Muslim country. So, you should be careful about what to wear. In respect of the modest Muslim culture, women are not allowed to wear revealing clothes, transparent materials that show the body, or even very tight and short items. Men also have restriction; they should not walk around without shirt.

ü  Photography:

If you want to take photos of some major tourist attraction, you have to ask for permission when photographing strangers. Don’t take photos of Muslim women without their permission or even any stranger that may be near you when you take a selfie. Photography of objects like government buildings, military installations, or airports is strictly forbidden. 

ü  What about tipping

Tipping is very common practice in Dubai about so long, but it’s not always expected. For example, taxi drivers have no idea for having tip, but luggage carriers will wait for tip. You have to note that most restaurants already include a tip on the bill. 

ü  Respect Ramadan:

Ramadan is a Muslim holiday that lasts 29 to 30 days. During this respected Holy Month, Muslims practice fasting during the whole day, so if you’re visiting in this month, be respectful of the people fasting and don’t drink or eat in public.

ü  Public display of affection restricted

This might come as a strange to you, but showing affection in public, such as holding hands or kissing, is strictly prohibited in Dubai. While you’re there, try not to show any romance in public with your loved ones, otherwise you can get arrest for this behavior.

ü  How to survive the heat?

If you’re visiting Dubai during the hottest months, you need to learn how to stay cool so:

• You don’t pass out from the high temperature places.
• Try to wear light-colored and natural fabrics; it can help your body breathe normally.
• Drink water as much as you can and eating smaller but frequent meals can also help.
• You can also visit malls as they have the air conditioning facilities at all times, or go sightseeing early in the mornings. 

Dubai tour:

Be sure before Making the most of your trip, that which packages you select available with lots of discounts. Visit along someone with you and get them a ticket for free. If all this sounds amazing, we recommend you to visit Friends Guide Travels website and choose your preferred activity. These are all the travel tips in Dubai.

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