Dubai City Guide
General Info
Key Phrases
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Hello |
as-salaama alaykum |
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Goodbye |
ma´al salaama |
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Please |
min fadhlik (m) |
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Min fadhlich (f) |
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Thank you |
Shukran |
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You're Welcome |
afwan |
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Yes |
na´am |
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No |
la |
Time Zone
The UAE is 4 hours ahead of GMT (+4 GMT).
Weather
Dubai enjoys 365 days of warm sunshine. Between November and April Dubai is cooler in the evening with occasional showers. 5 day forecast
Useful Numbers
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Ambulance |
998 |
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City Code |
04 |
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Country Code |
971 |
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Fire Department |
997 |
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International Dialling |
00 + country code |
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Local Directory |
181 |
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Police |
999 |
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Tourist Police |
800 4438 |
Tipping
As in most modern cities, tipping is considered the norm in Dubai.
Restaurants: 5-10%
Taxis: 2-3 dirhams
Exchange Rates
January 2006
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Australia |
AUD 1 |
Dh2.74 |
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Canada |
CAD 1 |
Dh3.18 |
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Euro Zone |
EUR 1 |
Dh4.45 |
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Japan |
JPY 100 |
Dh3.18 |
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New Zealand |
NZD 1 |
Dh2.49 |
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UK |
GBP 1 |
Dh6.50 |
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USA |
USD 1 |
Dh3.67 |
For up-to-date exchange rates visit: http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic
Alcohol
Alcohol is available in clubs, restaurants and bars located in hotels. A beer is approximately Dh15-20. Licensing hours vary greatly, as many of the hotel bars are allowed to open and close whenever they want. Closing time is normally around 1-2am.
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