In this blog, we list a Dubai tips! Dubai is a wonderful destination for tourists to go to. Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Beaches, amusement parks, public parks and also the necessary culture, ensure that you are not easily bored. Dubai is therefore also a great destination to visit with kids, but there are a number of things you need to take into account when visiting this destination. We list the different Dubai tips for you!
Dubai tips
#1 Pay close attention to the period when you visit the city
The first Dubai tips has to do with the travel period. Dubai is in the desert and in summer it can be very hot. Temperatures well above 40 degrees are then no exception. This can keep you from doing much with these temperatures. Therefore, the best travel time for Dubai is from the month of November to the month of April.
The temperature then is a pleasant 25 degrees. By the way, the city is completely adjusted to the hot temperatures and therefore you have good air conditioning almost everywhere. This allows you to do quite a few things in Dubai even in the hot months.
Also, before booking, check that the period you want to go does not coincide with the celebration of Ramadan, as this is when many stores and restaurants are closed during the day and you cannot eat, drink and smoke in public.
#2 Dubai is a safe destination
Global research shows there is little crime in the United Arab Emirates. The country ranks 9th in the world in terms of safety, with the Netherlands coming in at number 17. Therefore, this is one of the reasons why Dubai is a great destination to enjoy a vacation.
We never felt unsafe during the week we visited with our 4-year-old daughter. We ourselves always find this a huge advantage of a country when you do not have to fear crime. This is a good reason to visit the country. This is also possible with kids.
#3 Dubai does not have to be expensive
Dubai may have the appearance of being a very expensive country, but it absolutely does not have to be. There are plenty of free activities you can do in the city. For example, many of the city’s attractions such as the various shopping malls are free to visit. You can also go to the beach in Dubai, and of course these beaches are also free to visit. The various souks are also fun to visit in Dubai.
They also have large supermarkets everywhere, where you can buy groceries and in this way, for example, have a cheap picnic in one of Dubai’s public parks. We ourselves have also done this several times with our daughter. This way you can save a lot of money in the city. We also wrote a blog about the different free activities you can do in Dubai.
#4 Transportation is well organized
You can easily get around Dubai by metro and cab. For the subway, you can use the Nol card. This is Dubai’s public transport chip card. You can use this NOL card on the subway, bus, streetcar and water bus. For tourists, you have the silver NOL card that costs 25 dirhams (just over 6 euros) and with 19 dirhams credit on the card right away.
For kids under 5, the card is free. Cabs also drive everywhere and are easy to pull over if you raise your hand. The starting fare of most cabs is around 6 dirhams (1.5 euros), and per kilometer of driving adds 1.6 dirhams (40 cents). So this is not so bad.
#5 Dress appropriately
Dubai is an Islamic destination, so make sure when you take the subway, for example, that you dress appropriately. Do not wear very short or see-through clothing on the subway, for example. Cover mainly the shoulders and wear clothes that come up to the knees. On Dubai’s beaches, of course, you can just lie on the beach in your swimwear. Most of the beaches are very Western.
#6 Dubai is easy to combine with other destinations
Dubai combines well with other cool destinations. For example, Dubai is often a stopover for families going on a long-haul trip. If you fly to Asia or to Australia with the airline Emirates then you can use the ‘Emirates stopover Dubai’ one or two days stay in Dubai.
Especially with kids, this can be a must, as you then divide a faraway trip into two air trips. For more information and tips check out the blog stopover in Dubai.
#7 The country has a huge number of amusement parks
Orlando is known as theme park capital of the world, but Dubai is fast taking over this title.
For example, five new theme parks have already been added in Dubai in recent years (IMG World of Adventure, Legoland and Motiongate) and there are plans to build even more theme parks in the coming years.
So in addition to all the culture you can soak up in this cool city, you can enjoy a day at the amusement park here.
Dubai practical
In addition to the various Dubai tips, there are a number of practical things you should know when booking a city break to Dubai.
Rental car: It can be easy to get around Dubai in a rental car. We are fans of the company Sunny Cars and they also rent cars in Dubai. Sunny Cars really has a super good insurance package and just provides a lot of service. Therefore, we always book a car through this company if possible. Therefore, look online for car rental in Dubai.
Package tour Dubai: You can also book a package tour in Dubai, which includes your flight, hotel and meals in a package. You have several good hotels in Dubai. We list a few options below. Press the blue link for more information.
Sofitel Dubai The Palm: This is one of Dubai’s most famous hotels, with two swimming pools and a pool for kids.
RIU Dubai: We are fans of RIU’s hotels which are actually always good abroad. This hotel has three swimming pools, which you can use in this beautiful hotel. They have the all inclusive formula here.
Atlantis the Palm: This is a luxury hotel that is very well known for the large water park located near the hotel. Guests of the hotel can visit this fantastic water park for free. If you really want to spend in luxury in Dubai, then this hotel is a fantastic option in Dubai.
