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05 Welcome 59 The Art Lovers Timeline Arts hotlist The city of the future Museums The Basics Heritage + Nature 12 Arts + Culture Travel essentials Arabic phrases Visit Hatta UAE traditions 71 Top attractions Stopover in Dubai 21 The Happy Dubai Business Families 73 Events Family hotlist Choose Dubai Theme parks Waterparks Nature Shop Talk Play + Learn 79 Leading malls Family adventures Souks The Thrill- Community malls 35 Seekers Outdoor centres Discounts + Deals Adventure hotlist Sky high thrills Dubai Calendar Watersports 91 January to March Golf in Dubai April to September Desert fun October to December Sports + Fitness 47 The Loved-Up Dubai Maps Couples 99 Attractions Malls Couples’ hotlist Transport Sights + Sounds Spas Fine feasts
WELCOME
With its unparalleled coastline, beautiful desert and PDJQL½FHQWFLW\VFDSHVPHPRULHVDUHMXVWZDLWLQJWR be made in Dubai.
Embark on the holiday of a lifetime as you delve into OLYLQJKLVWRU\E\WKH&UHHNMRXUQH\XSWKHZRUOGµV WDOOHVWWRZHUUHOD[RQJROGHQEHDFKHVH[SHULHQFH UHFRUGEUHDNLQJWKHPHSDUNVDQGHQMR\VRPHRIWKH most spectacular shopping and dining on the planet.
Welcome to Dubai – the city that always surprises.
visitdubai.com 5 TIMELINE A brief history of Dubai
The Al Maktoum tribe establishes the 1833 fishing settlement of Dubai
Pearling and 1892 maritime trade begins to flourish
Dubai’s first school, Al Ahmadiya, is 1912 built in Deira
HH Sheikh Rashid 1958 bin Saeed Al Maktoum becomes the Ruler of Dubai
Oil is discovered in Dubai, attracting 1966 foreign trade and boosting the economy
Dubai joins the 1971 other emirates to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2 December | UAE National Day
6 Dubai World Trade 1979 Centre, the city’s first skyscraper, opens
Dubai’s flagship airline, Emirates, is 1985 launched
HH Sheikh Maktoum 1990 bin Rashid Al Maktoum becomes the Ruler of Dubai
Dubai is recognised by the World Bank 2003 and IMF as a financial hub
HH Sheikh 2006 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum becomes the Ruler of Dubai
The Burj Khalifa becomes the 2010 tallest building in the world
Dubai hosts the 2021 World Expo, which is expected to welcome 25 million visitors
visitdubai.com 7 THE CITY OF THE FUTURE
Dubai has achieved incredible milestones in infrastructure DQGWHFKQRORJ\LQDIHZVKRUWGHFDGHV'HVSLWHDOUHDG\ KDYLQJDFLW\VFDSHVWUDLJKWIURPDVFL½PRYLH'XEDL VKRZVQRVLJQVRIVORZLQJGRZQLQLWVTXHVWWRVKDSH the future. Dubai will never settle for DQ\WKLQJOHVVWKDQ½UVWSODFe HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai
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3. MISSION TO MARS 4. HOME OF TOMORROW The UAE launched the Hope The Museum of the Future, spacecraft in July 2020. The RSHQLQJVRRQZLOOEHD SUREHLVH[SHFWHGWRUHDFKWKH VKRZSODFHIRUWRPRUURZ 5HG3ODQHWµVRUELWLQWKH½UVW by combining elements of TXDUWHURIGXULQJWKH H[KLELWLRQLPPHUVLYHWKHDWUH 50th anniversary of the nation. and themed attractions.
5. SOLAR POWER 6. TRANSPORT The Mohammed bin Rashid Dubai is investing in smart Al Maktoum Solar Park is the solutions like passenger ZRUOGµVODUJHVWVLQJOHVLWHVRODU GURQHVZLWKWKHDLPRIKDYLQJ HQHUJ\SURMHFW%\LWZLOO RIDOOWULSVZLWKLQWKHFLW\ have a planned production EHGULYHUOHVVE\ capacity of 5,000MW.
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THE BASICS
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visitdubai.com 11 THE ESSENTIALS
Currency 9LVDV The UAE currency is the *&&1DWLRQDOVHQMR\YLVDIUHH Dirham (AED/Dhs). HQWU\WRWKH8$(ZKLOHRWKHU nationalities are eligible for visas 86 $(' RQDUULYDO7UDQVLWYLVDV WR hours) are also available to all passport holders. Find out more by contacting your nearest UAE embassy or consulate. Stay connected Electricity: 3RZHUVXSSO\LVYROWV6RFNHWVDUHFRPSDWLEOH ZLWK8.VWDQGDUGWKUHHSLQSOXJV)RU86HTXLSPHQWXVHD9WR 9WUDQVIRUPHU
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12 TOP 10 ARABIC PHRASES
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DOVREHZRUQZKLFKZDV originally used to protect 6RPHZRPHQFDQDOVRFKRRVH the face from the desert WRZHDUDIDFHYHLONQRZQ environment. DVQLTDERUD traditional face The black rope that PDVNZRUQRYHU sits on top of the WKHQRVHNQRZQ DID YOU KNOW? ghutrah is called DVEXUTDµD the agal. 7KH8$(ZHHNHQG falls on Friday and Saturday. 14 'XEDLGHP\VWL½HG ISN’T IT REALLY EXPENSIVE? 'XEDLFDWHUVWRDOOEXGJHWVZLWKDIIRUGDEOHKRWHOV restaurants and activities, and free parks and beaches. IS ALCOHOL AVAILABLE? Non-Muslim adults over the age of 21 can drink alcohol in licensed hotels, establishments and restaurants around Dubai. CAN WOMEN DRIVE THERE? 2XUFXOWXUHKROGVZRPHQLQYHU\KLJKUHJDUG%RWKPHQDQG ZRPHQFDQGULYHLQ'XEDLWRWKHLUKHDUWVµFRQWHQW IS IT OKAY TO HOLD HANDS? :KDWFDQ,ZHDU" Dubai is a cosmopolitan city that is a melting pot of diverse cultures and religious faiths. All attires are generally acceptable. SwimwearLV½QHZKLOHDW the beach and pool, but not appropriate in areas such as business districts and When you’re out and about, shopping malls. especially in summer, make sure you are protected from the sun. It is advisable to dress FRQVHUYDWLYHO\ZKHQ visiting historical areas and cultural sites. visitdubai.com 15 STOPOVER IN DUBAI Chances are, you’ve transited through our airport on your way to somewhere else. But 1 why not plan a one, two or Cross the Creek three-day stopover next time? 0DNH\RXUZD\ across the famous Dubai Creek There’s plenty to see and do in a traditional from the moment you leave abra boat. WKHDLUSRUW°ZKDWHYHU\RXU LQWHUHVWVDQGZKHQHYHU\RX 2 visit. Here’s our guide to the Take to the sky EHVWRI'XEDLZKHQ\RXµUHRQ Journey up the a tight schedule. ZRUOGµVWDOOHVW EXLOGLQJ°WKH PDJQL½FHQWP %XUM.KDOLID 24 3 HRS Catch a show IN DUBAI Watch The Dubai )RXQWDLQ°DQ 16 48 HRS IN DUBAI With a little more time on your hands, you can H[SORUHWUXH'XEDLDQG½QGRXWPRUHDERXWWKH KLVWRU\RIWKLVIDVFLQDWLQJSODFH$QGDOOZLWKRXW breaking the bank. '$<ONE '$<TWO 1 1 Enjoy the sun Hear Dubai’s story 5HOD[RQWKH Learn the history sands of La Mer of the UAE in Jumeirah, a via interactive charming beach displays at haven in the city. Al Shindagha Museum. 22 Discover art Eat like a local Join the indie Indulge in Emirati FURZGDWWKH cuisine at Arabian ;9$*DOOHU\ Tea House at Al WKDWVKRZFDVHV Fahidi Historical contemporary art. Neighbourhood. 3 3 Shop al fresco Shop for spices City Walk is a The Deira Spice shopper’s dream Souk is a feast for FRPHWUXHZLWK the senses. Stock plenty of fun and up on fragrant, dining too. 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WKHMDPMDUGXEDLFRP Scents of history | Perfume House Discover the nation’s history of perfumery ZLWKDYLVLWWRWKLVIDVFLQDWLQJPXVHXPLQ $O6KLQGDJKDZKLFKVKRZFDVHVWUDGLWLRQDO WHFKQLTXHVDQGH[RWLFLQJUHGLHQWV alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae Time to feast | Spice Souk )ROORZ\RXUQRVHWRWKH6SLFH6RXN LQ'HLUDZKHUHZLQGLQJDOOH\VIHDWXUH VDFNVRYHU¾RZLQJZLWKORFDOVSLFHV VXFKDV]DDWDUVDIIURQWXUPHULF baharat and harissa. 60 $UDELDQ¾DYRXUV Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding 7DVWHDXWKHQWLF(PLUDWLIRRGZKLOHOHDUQLQJ about local culture and traditions at one of Dubai’s oldest communities, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. cultures.ae Birth of a Nation | Etihad Museum %XLOWRQWKHH[DFWVSRWZKHUHWKHXQLRQ RIWKH(PLUDWHVZDVIRUPHGLQ WKH Etihad Museum gives a fascinating insight into the Dubai of today. etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.gov.ae Backstage tour | Dubai Opera (QMR\DQH[FOXVLYHEDFNVWDJHWRXURI Dubai Opera, learning the secrets and DUFKLWHFWXUDOKLJKOLJKWVRIWKLVZRUOG class performing arts destination in WKHKHDUWRI'RZQWRZQ'XEDL dubaiopera.com Mountain history +DWWD+HULWDJH9LOODJH ([SORUHRQHRIWKHROGHVWH[LVWLQJ(PLUDWL YLOODJHVWKDWIHDWXUHVWUDGLWLRQDOZDWFK- WRZHUVDPRVTXHKHULWDJHVWRUHVDQGD KLVWRULFIRUWWKDWZDVEXLOWLQ visithatta.com Travel back in time | Abra ride +RSDERDUGDWUDGLWLRQDO´ZDWHUWD[LµDQGFURVV WKHKLVWRULF'XEDL&UHHN7KHZRRGHQERDWV VHUYLFHWZRURXWHVEHWZHHQ'HLUDDQG%XU 'XEDLZLWKDRQHZD\WULSFRVWLQJMXVW$(' visitdubai.com 61 MUSEUMS Look back at Dubai’s rich history Learn more about the city’s origins, traditions and culture at RQHRI'XEDLµVPDQ\PXVHXPV 1 22 #N\HWVDM 3 4 5 66 @alicemay 7 8 62 1. 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