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Travel Guide to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

80% of the foreign population

The United Arab Emirates, located on the shores of the Persian Gulf, consists of 7 emirates, and Dubai is one of them. The economic and commercial center of the UAE, covering an area of ??3,900 square kilometers. 50 years ago, Dubai was just a trading point in the desert with a population of only 5,000 people. Now it has developed into a modern metropolis with a population of nearly 1 million. Due to its strategic location at the crossroads of east and west, coupled with its convenient air routes, it attracts businessmen and tourists from all over the world.

Dubai implements an open policy. Currently, 80% of Dubai’s permanent residents are foreigners, coming from more than 150 countries. There are about 70,000 Chinese, most of whom are engaged in small commodity business.

Our tour guide is from Finland. She fell in love with this place after traveling to Dubai three years ago, so she never left. Our liaison girl is from Singapore and she also took clients to Dubai back then. , he jumped to work locally; as for our driver, he came from Pakistan.

As an Arab country, Dubai’s tolerance for various lifestyles shows its inclusive and open attitude. Foreigners have freedom of religious belief in Dubai. In the office building, locals wearing Arab costumes and foreigners in suits coexist harmoniously, showing its vitality as an international city.

Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airlines is the fastest growing intercontinental airline in the world and one of the five most profitable among the world's top 20 airlines. Attract travelers. The launch of daily direct flights between Dubai and Shanghai this year has established a bridge for fast travel between the two cities. Although it was a midnight flight, to our surprise, the plane was almost full. Many passengers going to third countries chose this flight to transfer, which shows its popularity. The flight attendants who speak Chinese also make Chinese passengers feel friendly.

Visa

In addition to doing business, there are currently not many Shanghainese who travel specifically to Dubai. A more convenient way is that if you go to Europe or other countries and take an Emirates flight, you can stay there for 96 hours during transit. For visas, you can consult the airline or entrust an agent when purchasing your ticket. Dubai's local travel company Arabian Travel recently launched a Dubai Highlights tour package. Passengers who take Emirates Airlines and stop in Dubai to a third place and participate in the essence tour can be provided with a 96-hour transit visa (of course, visa issuance depends on each person's specific circumstances), and help arrange hotels from three-star to five-star hotels Accommodation, if two people share a room and stay for three nights or more, the cheapest price is US$25 per person per night, and there is a hotel shuttle.

Language

The official language is Arabic, but English is also fully communicable.

Currency

One US dollar is equal to 3.67 dirhams.

Water

As a city in the desert, Dubai’s water resources are very precious, but domestic water is very abundant. Most tourists are accustomed to drinking mineral water, and its price in supermarkets is not much more expensive than in Shanghai.

Clothing

Lightweight summer clothing may be worn year-round, but a spare jacket is required in winter. In fact, long-sleeved clothes are the most affordable, they can block the sun when going out, and there is air conditioning indoors. Compared with other Middle Eastern countries, Dubai's clothing requirements are relatively relaxed, but tourists should try not to wear too revealing clothes. They can also wear bikinis on the beach. Due to the strong sunshine, hats and sunglasses are necessary.

Food

The United Arab Emirates is a traditional Arab country, but it tolerates Eastern and Western cultures very well. Hotels and restaurants can provide cuisine from all over the world.

Electrical appliances

The local electricity is 220 volts, and the size of the sockets is different from that in China, but hotels are equipped with conversion sockets.

Taking photos

If you want to take photos of locals, you must obtain permission in advance.

Gold Market

Walking into the gold market in Dubai, I believe all girls will have their hearts beat faster. In the market that stretches for several streets, gold shops are crowded one after another. The display window is filled with bracelets, necklaces, rings and other accessories, with fineness ranging from 18K to 22K and 24K. Prices are based on grams, and there are no design fees or craftsmanship fees. The most exciting thing is the collection of styles from all over the world, which makes people dazzled and sighs that they have too little money in their pockets.

Shopping

There are many large shopping malls and famous brand stores in Dubai. Due to the tax exemption, the prices of world famous brands in Dubai are still very cost-effective. The duty-free shops at Dubai Airport are open 24 hours a day and are among the largest duty-free shops in the world.