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Dubai Airport
Within the city lies the famous Dubai International Airport, an aviation hub that is centered in the Middle East. With a wide array of flight destinations all over the world, it caters to more than 200 world destinations and around a hundred airlines.
Hatta Heritage Village
The mild climate of the village with impressive surrounding mountains is one of the main reasons, why Hatta is a popular weekend place for residents of Emirates. Hatta is a small enclave belonging to Dubai jet almost encircled by the land which belongs to Oman.
Abra – traditional water ferry boat
A visit to Dubai must include the trip on the traditional boat abra. Abras used to ferry the people between two sides of Dubai Creek, and remain the primary means of transportation until the new bridges allowed cars and pedestrians to cross the river.
Dubai Taxi Corporation
Beside the historical area of Dubai the new buildings are located within the far distance from each other, and as one should avoid walking in the full sun, the taxi are convenient and relatively cheap mean of transport there. The official taxi cabs in Dubai belong to Dubai Taxi Corporation ( DTC ) and there [...]
Social Customs and Laws
Narcotics Tough antinarcotics program in UAE imposes the death sentence for convicted drug traffickers. The possession, use or trafficking in illegal substances may end with the jail sentences and heavy fines. The list of controlled substances include the variety of drugs that in some countries are normally taken under a doctor’s supervision. As they can [...]
Dubai Weather
The tourist season starts in October and lasts till May.The busiest months are December and January, it is necessary to make a hotel reservation in advance if you plan to go to Dubai at that time. During summer months the temperature goes up to 48°C (118°F) Sun is all over the year, with short periods [...]