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When you think of Dubai, you immediately associate it with all year round sunshine, warm weather, desert terrain, great shopping and of course the amazing and modern architecture of the ever increasing sky-scraper hotel resorts. |
| Location: |
Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates |
| Climate: |
Dubai’s climate is sub-tropical. Average temperatures in December/January are around 25 degrees Celsius. However summers are very hot and humid and mid-summer temperatures can rise to 50 degree Celsius. |
| Currency: |
Dirham |
| Time Difference: |
GMT +4 hrs |
| Transfer Time: |
Dubai International Airport. Local buses go to Deria Bus Station. Most hotels provide transfer coaches. Taxis are also available. |
| Hotels: |
Dubai boasts some of the finest and most luxurious Hotel Resorts in the world. |
| Attractions: |
Swimming, yachting, boating, golfing, sand-skiing, Grand Mosque, Dubai Museum, Planetarium |
| Shopping: |
Dubai really is a shopper’s paradise. You can either barter the price for anything from electrical goods, jewellery, to designer fashions at one of the many 'Souqs' or enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere in one of the many fixed-priced shopping malls. |
| Excursions: |
Tours of the city and shops, Camel trekking, 4WD Safaris, Dubai Creek cruises and Hatta Rock Pools |
| Family: |
Dubai extends a warm welcome to families and most hotel resorts offer kids clubs. Although children will enjoy most of the attractions and excursions mentioned above, a trip to the Wild Wadi Water Amusement Park will probably be a highlight of their visit. |
| Getting Around: |
Dubai does not have an extensive public transport system. Local buses run from Deira bus station to the Airport and other destinations. However there are many private taxi companies. Car hire is recommended. |
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