* If you get into trouble, dial 999.
* In UAE, during the Muslim month of fasting called Ramadan, it is illegal to eat, drink or smoke in public from sunrise to sunset.
* Light cottons are ideal as Dubai has a tropical climate most of the year.
* Maps are available at all major bookstores at shopping malls.
* Non-Muslims are permitted to visit mosques only on special guided tours.
* The airport departure tax is included in the cost of the ticket at Dubai International Airport.
* The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April.
* The Dubai Shopping Festival is held from Jan.15 to Feb.15 every year.
* The Dubai Summer Surprises (June-Aug) held every year is a famous family entertainment and shopping event.
* The main hotels and large shops generally accept credit cards like American Express, Diners Club, Visa and Mastercard.
* The monetary unit is the dirham (Dh), also known as AED, which is equal to 100 fils.
* The official exchange rate is US$ 1 = Dh 3.675.
* The official language is Arabic but English is also widely spoken and understood.
* The UAE is four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
* The voltage system in Dubai is 220 Volts and 3-pin sockets are available everywhere.
* While in Dubai, do not drive in the extreme right lane. This is a fast lane.
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