The Ultimate Dubai Travel Guide

Dubai is a city that will definitely make an impression on you, the very moment that you get down from your flight. In fact, the biggest UAE city, located right in the shoehorn region of the Gulf, is also home to some of the biggest and best architectural structures in the world. 

Although Dubai has deservedly taken its place as one of the most tourist-friendly places in the world, it can also end up getting confusing if you have not gone through a good Dubai travel guide. In this blog, we will cover subjects such as Dubai travel costs, the best months to travel to Dubai, and the complete Dubai travel guide.

What can I expect in Dubai?

Dubai is nothing short of a magical place to visit. And it is not just all about the skyscrapers and the desert. This city has some of the most amazing places to visit, and there are certain things that you will not find anywhere else on the planet.

The most common thing that you can expect in Dubai is big. Everything in this megapolis is mega-sized – right from the tallest skyscraper in the world (the Burj Khalifa) to the biggest mall in the world (the Dubai Mall) to the largest man-made island which hosts massive hotels (the Palm Jumeirah).

How to get around in Dubai?

Dubai has a lot of traffic, and that is something that you should always note while planning your trip. And the rush hour traffic is also quite maddening. Another thing to remember is that workdays in Dubai are from Sunday to Thursday, whilst Friday and Saturday are the weekends. Traffic is light on weekends.

As for modes of transport, you can get regular cabs for the best price, a clean and easy to understand metro network and hop on/hop off buses. Metros run less on weekends but are way more frequent (and crowded) on the weekdays, so plan your trip accordingly.

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Where to stay in Dubai?

You will never experience a shortage of places to stay in this city. Especially if you are willing to splurge and stay at luxury accommodations. You could also check rental places such as Airbnb if you are looking at budget options. In addition, if you are wondering about the best place to stay in the city, think of it like a massive strip of land – because you will keep travelling up and down the same road all the time. 

The central location (and also extremely crowded) is near the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa. On one end of the strip is the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. On the other end of the strip is the airport and old souks of Dubai that played a key role in the history of the city.

What is the best time to go to Dubai?

The best time to go to Dubai is between November and April when the temperature goes as high as 30 degrees and the lowest is 20 degrees. That is because Dubai is extremely hot (because of its proximity to the desert) and any other month will be extremely difficult to bear. The tourist season also starts in the same period, i.e., from November.

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What about the currency in Dubai?

There is no shortage of things to do in this city, but remember, it is a city that is built for the uber-rich and the who’s who of the world. Hence, you should keep a note that a trip to Dubai is expensive. The multiple luxury hotels that are spread all over this sprawling city are a symbol of that.

The local currency is the UAE Durham or the AED. Now, 1 AED costs ₹23 approximately. You can buy the Dirham at multiple places such as malls or forex shops, in exchange for the US Dollar, the UK Pound, the Euro or even the Indian Rupee. 

Do I need a visa to go to Dubai?

Yes, Indian passport holders will need a visa to go to Dubai. You can either apply for a visa before you leave from India or choose to get a visa on arrival. 

Get an international roaming pack before you go to Dubai

Take care of your communication needs, with an international roaming pack from Airtel. Say goodbye to the hassles of getting a local SIM – where you don’t know your plan benefits, have a brand new phone number that you have to share, share your documents to get your local SIM, etc.

All you have to do is buy a new Airtel international roaming plan from your Airtel Thanks app. You will get to keep your own phone number, experience calling and data benefits as soon as you arrive in Dubai, plenty of prepaid and postpaid plans to choose from, 24*7 customer care and a lot more.