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How much is a taxi from Dubai airport?
AED 40–130 depending on destination. The airport meter starts at AED 25 against AED 5–12 on the street — that is the…
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Can you drink alcohol in Dubai?
Yes, legally, in licensed hotels, bars and restaurants. Supermarkets do not sell it, and drinking in public is an offence.
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Is Dubai safe?
Street crime is very low and walking alone at night is ordinary. What actually catches visitors out is the public behaviour rules,…
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What should I wear in Dubai?
Normal summer clothing almost everywhere. Cover shoulders and knees in the souks, older quarters and mosques — and swimwear stays on the…
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Is Dubai expensive?
Three days costs AED 450–700 per person if you eat where residents eat and use the Metro — or double that with…
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How much does it cost to go up Burj Khalifa?
From AED 179 online at a quiet hour to AED 600+ for the top lounge. Sunset slots cost about double for the…
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Do I need a visa for Dubai?
Most visitors do not — around half the world's passports get a Dubai visa free on arrival. Which half you are in…