|
|
P.O. Box 26525 Dubai United Arab Emirates Phone: (9714) 3994000 Fax: (9714) 3994001
|
|
|
|
|
Time
GMT plus 4 hours
Dubai International Airport
35kms to city centre
- Distance from Dubai Airport to other Emirates:
- Abu Dhabi - 170kms
- Sharjah - 15kms
- Ajman - 30kms
- Umm Al Quwain - 55kms
- Ras Al Khaimah - 110kms
- Fujeirah - 130kms
Visas
Visas are required by all with the exceptions of:
- National of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
- Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belguim, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Iceland Ireland, Italy, Leichtenstein, Luzembourg, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland, UK and Vatican City
- North America: Canada, USA
- Pacific Rim: Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea
Public Holidays
- Fixed: National Day (December 2) and New Year’s Day (January 1), Accession Day of HH Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan (August 6)
- Moveable: Edir Al-Fitr, Eid-Al Adha, Hijra New Year's Day, Prophet's Birthday, Ascension Day
- All public holidays are observed as religious days, therefore any service of alcohol and live entertainment if not premitted on these days.
Currency
- Dhs = UAE Dirhams
- Approximate exchange rates: US$ = Dhs 3.65 (subject to change)
Health requirements
Certificate required for cholera and yellow fever if arriving from infected area
Work/Business Hours
- Government departments are open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on Friday and Saturday
- Private sector offices are open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m., closed Friday and Saturday
Banking Hours
- 8 a.m - 1 p.m.
- Closed on Fridays
- Exchange houses open from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Shopping Hours
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4:30 - 10 p.m.
- Shopping malls: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Language
- Arabic is the official language
- English and Urdu are also widely spoken
Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Police: 999
- Ambulance: 998
- Fire: 997
Electricity
220/380 volts AC
Tipping
- 15% service charge is usually included in the bills
- Small service, Dhs 5.00
| Average Monthly Temperatures |
High |
Low |
| January |
24 |
14 |
| February |
25 |
14 |
| March |
28 |
17 |
| April |
32 |
19 |
| May |
37 |
23 |
| June |
39 |
26 |
| July |
41 |
29 |
| August |
41 |
29 |
| September |
39 |
26 |
| October |
27 |
23 |
| November |
30 |
18 |
| December |
26 |
15 |
|
| Arrive: |
|
|
| Depart: |
|
|
|
No. Rooms
|
Guests per room:
|
|
|
|
|
 Optional Information
Corporate/Promo Codes (optional):
Group Code (optional):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|