Dubai
City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates and is the central hub city of the Middle East. It is seeing extremely accelerated construction efforts, building countless skyscrapers around the city. Dubai is home to the tallest building, the tallest hotel, and the largest artificial island in the world. It is very westernized making it a popular tourist destination.
What to See
Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, Al-Mamzar Park, Creekside Park, Bastakiya Quarter, Deira Spice Souq, Dubai Museum, Heritage House Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Park, Kite Beach, Madinat Jumeirah, Naif Souq, Perfume Souq, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Wild Wadi, XVA Dubai, The Third Line Dubai
When to Go
The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April, when the weather is coolest.
How to Get Around
Taxis are very cheap in Dubai and this is the easiest way to get around. A metro train around the city is currently in construction due to be completed in 2009. There is also a bus service which services most areas.
Airports
Dubai International Airport
Time Zone
DST (UTC +4)
Other
Dubai is filled with large shopping malls, which are a great bargain due to the UAE having no income tax. It is also important to note that the consumption of Alcohol is illegal here, except for inside hotels.