About Dubai

Location and Area
Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Gulf in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East . It is the second largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates and ranks as the country's leading commercial center.

Climate
Dubai has a sub tropical arid climate. It is sunny throughout the year. Temperatures range from 10 - 25 degrees Celsius in winter and can reach as high as 45 degrees C in summer. Rainfall, if at all, occurs in the winter months Dec - Mar.

Local Time
The UAE is four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Currency
The monetary unit is the Dirham (Dh), which is divided into 100 fils. aThe official exchange rate is US$ 1 = Dh 3.675.

Local Time
Dubai is a veritable shopper's paradise! Home to the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises, Dubai is famous for offering top international brands at unbelievably reasonable prices. Independent shops are generally open from 10am until 1pm and from 4.30pm until 10pm. Opening hours at shopping malls is throughout the day from 10am - 10pm . However, on Fridays, they open from 2pm - 10pm . Some even stay open until midnight !

Dubai is an important regional retail centre attracting shoppers from the Middle East and as far a field as Russia and Thailand . A vast range of products is available, from clothing to cosmetics, toys, books and electronic products, usually at attractive rates.

Dubai 's diversity means that visitors can enjoy a whole range of different experiences. From the beautiful undulating desert sands to the bustling downtown areas - the vast unspoiled beaches and the mountains to the east - Dubai is a city of adventure, contrast, discovery and surprise.

Important Facts

Language                                    : Arabic (official); English is also predominant
Currency                                     : Dirhams
Climate                                        : Winter 15-25C; Summer 27-45C
Added Benefit                            : Tax Free
Religion                                       : Islam
Time Zone                                  : GMT +4 hrs

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