Useful Stuff

Taxis

With a virtualyl crime free environment and clean streets, taxis are the most common way to get around Dubai, with the cost of a 25 minute drive from Jumeirah beach to the City centre, costing around £5.

Weather

Dubai relishes in almost all year sunshine. Any rain that there is falls between December and April. Temperatures range from around 25 degrees Celsius in January up to 40 degrees Celsius in July and August.

Currency

The local currency is the UAE Dirham. There are approximately six to the Pound.

Language

The official language is Arabic. However, English is widely spoken.

Local Time

The local time is GMT plus 4 hours.