Skylord Travel - Dubai

Dubai is a fun and vibrant city with plenty to see and lots to do for the whole family. Famous for its shopping Dubai also deserves notoriety for its fantastic weather, excellent beaches, great food and exciting night life.

A relatively new city Dubai has grown to be a must see spot for everyone a fantastic stop over destination when on a long haul trip further on and an even better destination to spend your whole holiday.

The local currency in Dubai is the United Arab Emirates Dirham (shorted to Dh or AED). The Dirham notes very in denomination from Dh 5 to Dh 1000. Be careful to make a note of the different values as the denomination is only written in Arabic. One Dirham can be further split into 100 fils coins are available in 5 fils, 10 fils, 25 fils, 50 fils and Dh 1.

Beaches in Dubai

Dubai has a beautiful coastline with white sandy beaches and blue seas and a primary tourist attraction for tourists around the world. Many of the beached in Dubai are open to women and children only on Wednesdays, so we advise planning your trips to the beach. The three main beaches in Dubai are:-

Al Mamzar Beach

One of the largest beaches in Dubai, this beach has vibrant green spaces for picnics, endless white beaches and a host of pools to swim or relax in.

Dubai Creek and Creek Side

Dubai Creek splits Bur Dubai are and the Deira area of Dubai. Although it is not a sandy beach. The creek offers a variety of attractions including, fishing boats, mini-golf, botanical gardens, and dozens more attractions. An essential visit for all visitors.

Jumeirah Beach

Most probably Dubai’s most famous and popular beach. These are excellent facilities here including great water sports, picnic areas and plenty of food vendors. a prime destination for nearly anyone.

Shopping in Dubai

Dubai is often referred to as the “Shopping capital of the Middle East”. This is a well deserved name, as holiday makers with an interest in shopping are never left disappointed.

Dubai offers traditional Souk Districts (Souk is the Arabic word for market or place where any kind of goods are brought or exchanged). These vary in range from Gold Souks to Food Souks. Dubai's most atmospheric shopping can be found in the souks, located on either side of the creek, where bargaining is part of the fun.

There are also a huge variety of modern shopping malls and boutiques. The malls are large and varied. The atmosphere is friendly and entertaining. The merchandise is good quality. And there is plenty of food and entertainment to take in after you’re done shopping.

Visa Requirements

Citizens of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, USA, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong can stay for up to 30 days in Dubai without a visa. [1]

Visitors from other nationalities require the sponsorship of a hotel within the U.A.E. and are limited to a 30-day stay. (Please enquire at time of booking your holiday to Dubai for more information about this).

Things to See in Dubai

Dubai is a wonderful destination with a wealth of things to do for everyone. Below is a small selection of some of the main sites in Dubai.

Some of these can be pre-booked when you book your trip to Dubai with us. We offer a large selection of pre-booked tours and safaris that allow you to sample the delights of Dubai, click here to find our more.

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