Time: GMT + 4 hours

Airport:
Dubai International is 4 km to city centre. Distance from Dubai International to other emirates:
Abu Dhabi:170 km
Sharjah: 15 km
Ajman: 30 km
Umm Al Quwain: 55 km
Ras Al Khaimah: 100 km
Fujairah: 130 km

Language spoken:
Arabic is the official language while English and Urdu are also widely spoken and understood.

Electricity: 220/230 volts A/C

Tipping:
Hotels and restaurants usually include 15% service charge with their bills. It is up to the clients to give whatever they feel.

Health Requirement:
Certificate required for cholera and yellow fever if arriving from affected area.

Currency: Dhs = UAE Dirhams. 100 fils = 1 dh

Notes: Dhs 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 & 5

Coins: Dhs 1, fils 50, 25, 10

Public Holidays:
Fixed:National Day (December 2 & 3); New Year's Day (January 1)
Varies: Eid Al Fitr; Eid Al Adha; Hijra New Year's Day, Prophet's Birthday; Accession Day, Essra Wal Me'raj

Emergency numbers: Police - 999; Fire - 997; Ambulance - 998

Average temperature:

- January between 14 and 24 degrees Centigrade. Maximum - August between 29 and 41 degrees Centigrade.

Hours of work: Government - 7:30 am - 14:30 pm. Closed Fridays and Saturdays.

Places of interest:
Creek side, Dubai Museum, dhow rides in the creek, desert safaris, beaches and parks, Wild Wadi amusement park.