Check Dubai’s Department of Tourism website for visa information specific to your nationality.

• Bicycles: Rent pedal-assist bikes through Careem BIKE’s app.
• Trains: The Dubai Metro operates Red and Green lines, running from 5:00 AM to midnight Sunday-Thursday, with later hours on Fridays.
• Buses: Dubai’s public bus service offers over 120 routes.
• Taxis: Hail a red-roofed taxi, pick one up at a stand, or book by phone.
• Tram: Dubai Tram runs from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM (Saturday-Thursday) and 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Fridays.
• Boats: Traditional wooden abras connect Bur Dubai and Deira across Dubai Creek.
• Ferries: Dubai Ferry operates on limited schedules across 5 major routes.
• Ridesharing: Uber and Careem are available via smartphone app.

• Time Zone: Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4)
• Voltage/Plug Type: 230V/50Hz with three-pronged plugs in a triangular pattern.
• Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
• ATMs: Widely available
• Credit Cards: Generally accepted
• Tipping: Not mandatory, but appreciated (restaurants: 10-15%, taxis: AED5-10, bellhops: AED5-10, spa staff: 10-15%)

• Alcohol: Only available at licensed venues in major hotels for guests and non-Muslim residents with permits. Public drunkenness is strictly prohibited.
• Dress Code: Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered. Research specific dress codes for attractions and public places.
• Ramadan: Respect religious customs during this holy month. Public eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited between sunrise and sunset. Dates vary annually.
• Public Displays of Affection: Avoid intimate displays like hugging or kissing in public.
• Sharing Hotel Rooms: Unmarried couples or those not closely related may be asked for proof of marriage when checking into a hotel.
• Photography: Permission is required for photographing people, airports, government buildings, some beaches, and palaces.