Let's go to Dubai!
Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates by population. It is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf to the north-west of the capital of the UAE - Abu Dhabi.
Dubai is an Arab fairy tale that attracts tourists so much. Here you can find rest for every taste - from a pleasant lie on the beach on snow-white and soft sand, to extreme entertainment and sports competitions. Dubai is also known as a major venue for world exhibitions and international conferences. There is also great shopping in Dubai! But about everything in order...
In order to enter the UAE, you need a visa. The conditions for issuing visas can be found on the website of the UAE Embassy in Moscow. Also, a visa can be obtained from a travel agency and through friends and relatives who live in the UAE or have a residence permit. Please note that for unmarried girls under 30 there are certain rules for issuing a visa (you need to leave a deposit of the company that issues the visa, the deposit will be returned if the girl returns home after the expiration of the visa period. If not, the pledge is paid to the receiving party as a fine.
The currency of the UAE is dirham. Of course, shops accept both euros and dollars, but tourists say that it is more profitable to pay in local currency. 1 dirham, approximately equal to 9 rubles.
The tourist season in Dubai lasts from late September to early May, as in the summer the temperature ranges from 35 to 43 degrees. The desert, though. Dubai is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf and is famous for its beach parks - AlMamzarPark and JumeirahBeachPark. The entrance ticket costs 5 dirhams, these parks have all the infrastructure – small parking lots, bars and restaurants. The beaches themselves are kept clean - all the algae are removed, there is no debris, and the sunbeds are at a respectful distance from each other. On the beaches, you can just lie down in the sun, and you can relax more actively - go on a banana, water skiing or diving, or you can visit water parks - WildWadi, Aquaventure and Wonderland.
10 Places to See in Dubai:
1. BurjKhalifa is the tallest skyscraper in the world. Its height is 828 meters. On the 124th floor there is an observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of the emirate.
2.DubaiMall is the largest shopping center in Dubai and the world. In 2012, it was visited by 65 million people – more than New York in the same period.
3. Dubai Music Fountain. It is located in front of the Burj Khalifa, its jets reach a height of 275 meters, while playing music and the fountain “dances”.
4. BurjAlArab is one of the few 7-star hotels in the world. It is built on an artificial island 280 meters from the coast, which is connected by a bridge. The name translates as a sail, whose shape resembles the building of this hotel.
5. PalmJumeirah (Palm Jumeirah) is an artificial archipelago island shaped like a palm tree with 16 branches. About 500,000 people live on the islands.
6.AlBastakiya (Al Bastakiya) – the historic district of Dubai, where you can see ancient Dubai with narrow streets and traditional buildings.
7. SkiDubai is winter in the middle of the desert. This is the first indoor ski resort of the Arabian Peninsula, its area is 22,500 meters, the total thickness of the snow cover is about 50 cm. On the square of the resort there are 4 slopes of varying complexity, as well as playgrounds for children and adults.
8. DeiraClocktower – This watch was built in 1963 to commemorate the significant event – the beginning of oil exports from the UAE.
9. DubaiMarina (Dubai Marina) – the area of Dubai, located on the banks of the artificial canal and is known for its luxury – luxury hotels, palaces, beaches and yachts.
10. DubaiCreek - Creek Bay. On the bay you can take a cruise and see the diversity of Dubai – traditional houses and modern skyscrapers.
Dubai is a beautiful city, but the UAE is known for its strict customs and traditions, however, in recent years due to the influx of tourists, the framework is slightly expanded, but it is worth remembering a few important rules:
Take food, money and things with your right hand. In Muslim countries, the left hand is an unclean hand.
- You can't litter. The penalty for this is 500 dirhams.
One should not pay excessive attention to Arab women, which can lead to imprisonment or a large fine.
Swearing in public places can lead to imprisonment for several years.
You can not take pictures of state institutions, military facilities, palaces of sheikhs. You can't take pictures of Arab women to take pictures of men, you have to ask permission.
Clothing should not be challenging and open – shoulders, back and stomach should be closed. So, the optimal length of the skirt in a woman is below the knee. Appearing in public places in sports and beach clothes is extremely indecent. On the beach it is forbidden to appear nude or topless.
Certain rules of conduct in mosques are holy places for Muslims and it is a great insult to appear there not in closed clothes and out of idle curiosity.
Alcohol can only be bought in bars and special places licensed to sell it. Appear in public places with alcohol or in a state of alcoholic intoxication
The UAE is quite a tolerant country, but it is worth following the rules so as not to get into an unpleasant situation and not spoil the impression of such a beautiful city as Dubai.