Dubai
United Arab Emirates · Arabic / English · UAE dirham
Polished, strict, and service-heavy. Dubai is easy if you respect public rules and heat reality.
Today in Dubai
- Middle East Airlines Face $4.3 Billion Loss — the Only Region in the Red
The Gulf hub model was built for scale and transfer traffic. The Iran war has disabled both.
- Europe Visa Bottlenecks Push UAE Residents to Rethink Travel Plans
The visa queue will clear. The question is whether leisure demand comes back with it.
- One Year Into Private Equity Ownership, Soneva Is Rebranding — New CEO on What’s Changing
Where KSL is taking Soneva is firmly in the zeitgeist of what one segment of ultra-luxury travelers wants right now: less glitz, more optionality.
- Ritz-Carlton's $6,400-a-week luxury superyacht cruise has finally set sail
Ritz-Carlton's highly-anticipated superyacht cruise has finally made its debut, three and a half years after its maiden voyage was originally scheduled to begin.
- Pan Am is (kind of) back: Here's how you can fly the iconic brand again
Pan American World Airways is launching Pan Am Journeys, which are luxury expeditions designed to recreate the glamour of the airline's golden era.
5 phrases you need in Dubai
- Helloمرحباmar-ha-ba
- Goodbyeمع السلامةma'a as-sa-laa-ma
- Pleaseمن فضلكmin fad-lak
- Thank youشكراshuk-ran
- Excuse meعفواaf-wan
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Know before you go
public rules
Public intoxication, aggressive arguments, and crude gestures can become legal problems.
dress
Resort wear is fine at resorts. Cover more in malls, mosques, and government areas.
transport
Metro is useful but limited by distance and heat. App rides are normal.
tipping
Service charges are common. Add 5-10% for good service if it is not included.
weather
Summer heat is not a vibe; it controls your day. Plan indoor midday blocks.
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