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How much is a Nol card?
AED 25 for the silver card, and AED 19 of that is travel credit — so the card itself costs six dirhams.…
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How far is Dubai airport from the city?
About 5 km from Deira and 15 km from Downtown. The Metro runs from inside Terminals 1 and 3 and reaches Downtown…
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Is Dubai Miracle Garden open in summer?
No — it opens around October or November and closes in late spring, usually May. The flowers are real, which is exactly…
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Can I use Uber in Dubai?
Yes, and Careem too — both are legal. Expect 10–30% above the metered fare, and note that official taxis are metered, regulated…
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Is Global Village open in summer?
No — it runs one season a year, typically mid-to-late October to April or May, and is shut completely through June, July,…
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Are Dubai beaches free?
Yes — every public beach is free, clean and maintained, with showers, changing rooms and lifeguards. Only the beach clubs on them…
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What days are the weekend in Dubai?
Saturday and Sunday since 2022 — not Friday and Saturday. Friday is a half working day with a long midday break, and…
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Do you tip in Dubai?
Optional, and nothing bad happens if you do not. A service charge is often already on the bill; 10% for good service…
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What is Dubai like during Ramadan?
Quieter by day, busier by night. No eating or drinking in public during daylight, many restaurants closed until sunset — and iftar…
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What time does the Dubai Metro close?
Around midnight most nights, later on Friday and Saturday, and nothing at all between roughly midnight and 5am.
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Do I need cash in Dubai?
Barely. Cards work almost everywhere including taxis — but the abra costs one dirham in cash, and the smallest cafeterias and souk…
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Is tap water safe to drink in Dubai?
Safe at source — it is treated desalinated seawater. Almost nobody drinks it, and the reason is the building tank between the…