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The UAE has a sub-tropical, arid climate. Rainfall is infrequent and irregular. Falling mainly in winter, it amounts to some 13 centimeters a year.
Temperatures range from a low of about 10 degrees Celsius to a high of 48 degrees Celsius. The mean daily maximum is 24 degrees in January rising to 41 degrees in July.
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Travel Tips |
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Australian passport holders are granted a
visa free of charge on arrival in the UAE.
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Currency |
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The currency used is the ‘Dirham’ and is abbreviated as Dhs or AED.
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The shimmering oasis set at the edge of the Arabian Gulf. Dubai is one of the seven emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai offers a taste of Arabia with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. With unbeatable shopping, beautiful beaches and luxurious facilities it is the perfect stopover - there is no other city quite like Dubai.
Dubai offers an extensive horizon of things to do, see, experience and learn. It is surrounded by mysterious deserts and sand dunes.
The second largest of the seven emirates which make up Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf.
The city is divided by the Creek a 10 km waterway, which separates the city into two parts (Bur Dubai and Deira).
Within the city you'll find amazing beach resorts, incredibly high tech buildings all side by side with old traditional houses and mosques giving you a peek of just what variety you can expect from your time in Dubai.
Dubai is rapidly becoming the city where both money and imagination know no bounds, and as a result it is home to the world's most groundbreaking construction ventures. Some of these are listed below are are still under construction.
Mall of the Emirates
Set to take over the quiet area of Al Barsha, this mall will
house a huge indoor ski resort (using real snow), a hotel,
a 14 screen multiplex cinema and a myriad of shops and food outlets.
The Palms Island
Visible from outer space, these palm-shaped islands (off the coast of Jumeira, Jebel Ali and Deira) are the largest man-made islands to date, and will be a sought-after destination for tourists and residents.
The World
Nakheel is heading this $1.8 billion project to create 300 individual islands, which will collectively resemble the shape of the world. Built four kilometers offshore, each island
will be sold to private developers to turn into exclusive water resorts.
HIGHLIGHTS
Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is a part of The Jumeirah Beach Resort, situated 17km south of the city of Dubai. It is designed to resemble a billowing sail; the hotel soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline.
At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed color sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.
Useful information
Language
The official language is Arabic but English is widely spoken and understood.
Religion
Islam is the official religion of the UAE and there are a large number of mosques throughout the city.
Tips
-Do not sit in such a way that the soles of your feet are pointing at someone else.
-In Ramadan, never eat, drink or smoke in public during daylight hours.
-Do not take photographs of military installations or national women.
-Never drink alcohol in public.
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