Know About Dubai - Things You Should Know Before Go
First time travelling to Dubai with some questions in mind, we have tried to give answers to most of the frequently asked questions about Dubai.
First time travelling to Dubai with some questions in mind, we have tried to give answers to most of the frequently asked questions about Dubai.
UAE is the country that owns Dubai.
Dubai is famous for its Burj Khalifa world’s tallest skyscraper.
Dubai was called Dubbey before.
Arabic is the official language of Dubai but English is a widely spoken language.
Dubai is so rich because of the production of goods and provision of services related to petroleum, petrochemicals, aluminium and cement.
YES, Dubai is a free country with zero taxes on imports & export, zero property tax, and zero income tax. etc.
YES, you can drink in Dubai but only at home and in licensed venues.
Harees is one of the famous food in Dubai.
NO, Dubai is not a country but Dubai is one of the richest cities in the world.
Dubaians are the people from Dubai and Emirati as they are from UAE.
3,559 AED is the average cost of living in Dubai.
YES, you can.
Marhaba is the Arabic word for hello.
YES, it is very easy but you have to required effort and explore the opportunities.
Most Dubai people work in trading & real estate for money.
2,60,000 AED per year is the average salary in Dubai.
There is no dress code, particularly in Dubai but your clothing must cover your shoulders and your knees.
YES, Dubai has the death penalty for some serious crimes.
NO, unmarried couples cannot stay together in hotels in Dubai.
Bread with cheese, date and eggs is the typical breakfast in Dubai.
October to April are the best month to go to Dubai.
YES, US dollars are easily accepted everywhere in Dubai.
YES.
Due to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, Dubai is hot.
YES, here winter starts from October to April.
YES, you can live without a job if you have any business, otherwise, you won’t survive.
YES, Dubai is a good place to live only if you have enough money.
If you are a foreigner then you can talk in English.
AED 5,000 per Month should be the lowest salary of any skilled labourer according to the UAE Ministry of Labour.
Generally, Arabs speak Habibi to their Nearest & Dearest.
Tourism is the main industry in Dubai.
Marketing Director is the highest-paying job in Dubai.
Majid Al Futtaim is the richest person in Dubai.
YES, it is very hard to get a job in Dubai.
IT sector jobs are very much in demand in Dubai.
YES & NO, actually it depends on the jobs.
YES, you can wear short shorts.
YES, tattoos are allowed.
YES, you can wear flip-flops in Dubai.
Females can wear anything except bikini.
NO, it's your choice.
You can be jailed or deported if you swear in Dubai.
YES, if you are in the room and NO if you are in common areas.
NO, PDA is not allowed in public places.
YES.
YES, tap water is safe for drinking in Dubai.
Meat, Fish and Rice are the staple foods of Dubai.
Generally, 5 to 7 days are enough to visit Dubai.
January is the coldest month of the year in Dubai.
August is the hottest month of the year in Dubai.
YES, Dubai has homeless.
There are several charity foundations in Dubai, that take care of homeless people in Dubai.
The average rent in Dubai ranges between 30,000 to 50,000 AED.
YES, Dubai is tax-free from several taxes.
Sheikha Mahra is the richest girl in Dubai.
YES, you can show your shoulders in Dubai but don’t think about going more down.
YES, chewing gum is not allowed in a few areas.
YES, but they need to keep in mind a few restrictions.
Definitely, you can wear ripped jeans in Dubai.
YES, they can wear
YES, you can wear
NO, just don’t think about it in a public place.
NO, according to UAE law an unmarried couple cannot stay in a single room.
NO, this is not allowed in public places.
YES, dating is common in Dubai, and only in Dubai.
YES, you can but kissing & other moments are not allowed in public places.
NO, according to the law they cannot live together.
NO, but there are plenty of.
NO, but you can experience artificial snow in ski resorts.
YES, just like other cities in the world, Dubai has slums.
YES, US citizens can buy a home in freehold areas of Dubai.
YES, you can wear leggings.
YES, Dubai has very strict rules & regulations.
YES, healthcare is free in Dubai only for UAE citizens.
YES, you can hold your wife’s hand in Dubai, but kissing & open displays of affection are not allowed.
A single-room apartment in Dubai downtown will cost you AED 160k to AED 2.1M.
You can stay 2 years minimum with a Golden visa in Dubai if you own a property.
NO, covering your hair is not mandatory in Dubai.
Most spoken languages in Dubai are Arabic & English.