United Arab Emirates People & Culture

Dibba is city situated on the coast of Arabian sea in the United Arab Emirates, very near to the border of Oman. It is divided by the rocky red mountains from the desert of Emirates and situated in the valley near the sea. A beautifull place which doesn't have many turists, so you can have real experience of how people live there. Wild mountains, free camels, woods of palm trees and road which takes you along the coast will take your breath away. One suggestion if you go there, book a jeep safari or you can rent your own jeep and have a ride across the wild mountain dirt roads...Experience that you will never forget.

Dubai is the place to be for people looking for shopping and people looking for impressive buildoings. At the moment Dubai is a construction site and itwill remain like this for another 5-10 years. For sure worth the detour and even you can stay a week to get a first good impression of all that is happening!

people!! if u want to buy electronic stuff here in Dubai...should buy from either Jumbo or Jacky's.. these offer the best rates and the original made in stuff.. real good.

People drive like crazy in Dubai!!! The roads are so confusing and noone cares about the speed limit! You have to be careful for speeding cars when you cross the street, because they definitely won't stop for you!

I can only say shop shop and shop no really enjoy the views and food and people its an up and coming place where I'm looking to buy a home so look out.

Là , la seule astuce à donner, c'est "fuyez!!!". Des buildings au milieu du désert, avec zéro culture, zéro passé historique, 100% de businessman, rien à voir... Et en été, un climat qui se rapprochent vraiment de l'enfer, tout le monde reste cloitré chez lui ou dans son hotel pour ne pas devoir quitter la clim...

Dubai’s enterprising merchants bounced back, developing a thriving trade in gold and other commodities.Dubai’s culture is rooted in Islam, providing a strength and inspiration that touches all aspects. World highest international standards combined with the charm and adventure of Arabia. Man made Island in de Worlds top attractive and rapidly developing leisure destinations.

Dubai is very westernized in appearance but still very middle eastern by culture. Enjoy the malls, the beaches, the restaurants. Don't over indulge in alcohol and especially don't engage in sexual acts on the beach. This is a very elegant, conservative country. Be patient with the traffic - there are lots of cars on the road.

Hotels are cheap, piss is averaged prices, there is heaps to do, it is a fun place, dont make a rucus, and enjoy the cultural differences cos they are everywhere. and the service, it isnt as good bak home as up there. and dont pack winter clothes, it gets hot

(Tourist) life is very expensive in UAE and if you're not into crazy shopping or checking out fancy new hotels and buildings then maybe there's not much more there to see really.
Everything in AD is under construction (just like Dubai,) and that includes beaches. Btw, if you want to dip yourself in Gulf waters, it is recommended to wait with it until early evening when sun is not steaming hot any more. Public beaches are popular and fill up quickly. Best beaches have been hogged by hotels, and hotels there are many.

I found people very interesting there. Also, desert safari was lot of fun. If you have opportunity to visit a mosque then I would also recommend to do that, specially if you can find a tour for it. (Men and women can barrow suitable clothes to enter mosque.)

You can get lucky to find great concerts in AD with artists from all over the world, and if I remember correctly, they have film festival going on right now (October09.) Information about them may be hard to find sometimes though, but if you go to culture centers, libraries, malls, and alike, you might find interesting and fun surprises.

People in service jobs seem sometimes have insufficient training even at nicer hotels and may not be very careful or detailed with everything, so you need to be patient and also keep an eye on your own stuff, to avoid disappointments or misunderstandings.
When using cab services, make sure taxi meter is on, and if traveling longer distances, try to get approximate price estimation for the trip in advance.

Foods are generally well prepared and often/usually made of fresh ingredients. As AD and Dubai are pretty mixed cities, in terms of people from many nations living and visiting there, it also mirrors in selection of foods available.

jumeirah is the place to be, beach hotel, and if youre going 360 is the club to goto, they bring in some of the worlds best deep house and dance music entertainers ..period.

Big shopping mecca, cheap music and although they have pizza hut...no bread sticks and the pizza tastes too different. Also can go rock climbing and do water sports...like snorkeling...when I was there it was safe but I was also in the Navy.

Dress Code in the UAE: The attitude to dress is relaxed, but visitors (both men and women) are advised not to wear excessively revealing clothing in public places, as a sign of respect for local culture and customs. This also applies to public beaches, where swimmers should avoid excessively revealing swimming suits. Most nightclubs require their guests not to wear shorts, caps or sport shoes on their premises. Unless otherwise indicated, official events usually require non-locals to wear formal dress; a suit and tie for men and an evening dress for women. As for the weather requirements, lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year (summer, spring and autumn), though a light sweater or cardigan could be handy when visiting a shopping mall, hotel or restaurant where the temperature might be kept too low to counter the outdoor heat. Slightly warm clothes are needed for the short winter season, especially in the evening. If you are going to visit Burj Al-Arab:
Please refrain from wearing:
Jeans
T-shirts (must wear collared shirt)
Shorts
Sandals (not applicable for females)
Sporting shoes / Trainers
UAE national dress is allowed
In addition, please be advised some restaurants have a specific dress code that you also should respect. Thank you for your consideration and understanding.
Al Mahara
Meaning the shell's oyster. Is accessible by a 3-minute virtual submarine voyage and a magnificent circular aquarium visible throughout the restaurant.
Timings: Lunch 12:30- 15:00 Dinner 19:00- midnight
Cuisine: Fine dining with seafood specialties
Dress code: Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket at dinner and long sleeve shirt at lunch
Family: Children under 12 years old are welcome for lunch only. Children's lunch menu is available. Bookings for 9 people or more will be accommodated in one of our exclusive private dining rooms at no extra charge, with a recommended set menu
Entertainment: Background music
Location: 1" floor
Al Mutitaha
The restaurant is reached by an express panoramic lift travelling 6 meters per second, It offers a refind setting with scenic windows over the Arabian coastline and The Palm.
Timings: Lunch 12:30- 15:00 Dinner 19:00- midnight. Friday brunch 11:00- 15:30
Cuisine: Contemporary European, A la Carte
Dress code: Burj Al Arab Dress Code Policy applies
Family: Children's menu available
Entertainment: Live entertainment in the evenings except Monday
Location: 27" floor
Al Iwan
It is a Royal Dining Hall with impressive decor in red and black colors, reminiscent of a royal meeting place from bygone days.
Timings: Lunch 12:30- 15:00 Dinner 19:00- midnight.
Cuisine: Arabic and International buffet
Dress code: Burj Al Arab Dress Code Policy applies
Family: Children are welcome and receive 50% discount if they are between 4 and 11 years. Children under the age of 3 dine for free
Entertainment: Background music
Location: 1" floor
Sahn Eddar
it is located on the base of the world's tallest atrium with a 12-metre water column leaping skywards. Warm and welcoming tones, mosaic and marble flooring and torch lighting make a beautiful backdrop.
Timings: Afternoon tea from 15:00- 19:00
Cuisine: Light fine fare
Dress code: Burj Al Arab Dress Code Policy applies
Family: Children are welcome
Entrainment: From 12 noon to 20:OC
Location: 1" floor
Majlis Al Dakar
Is a casual alfresco restaurant located along the beach with breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea and Burj Al Arab.
Timings: Dinner 19:00- midnight.
Cuisine: Mediterranean, a la Carte
Dress code: Burj Al Arab Dress Code Policy applies
Family: Children are welcome
Entrainment: Background music
Location: Beachside
Skyview Bar
This stylish bar is located next to Al Muntaha restaurant. It is a wonderful place for pre and post drinks that are served in luxury and comfortable atmosphere.
Timings: Drinks and cocktails from 11:00 - 02:00 Afternoon tea from 15:00 - 17:00 Closed on Fridays until 18:30 due to Friday brunch
Type of Lounge: Cocktail Lounge
Dress code: Burj Al Arab Dress Code Policy applies
Family: No children under the age of 21 years
Entrainment: Live entertainment in the evening except Monday.
Location: 27" floor
Juna Lounge
An intimate lounge with a wide range of beverages and the finest Havana cigars in Dubai. it is a discreet place for watching the wonderful sunset,
Timings: 17:00-02:00
Type of Lounge: Cocktail Lounge
Dress code: Burj Al Arab Dress Code Policy applies
Family: No children under the age of 21 years
Entertainment: Background music
Location: Ground Mezzanine Floor
Bab Al Yam
It offers a relaxing, tranquil atmosphere in a beautiful landscaped and green oasis, overlooking the swimming pool,
Timings: 19:00 - 23:00
Cuisine: International buffet
Dress code: Burj Al Arab Dress Code Policy applies
Family: Children are welcome
Entertainment: Background music
Location: Ground Floor
Note: The Al Muntaha restaurant at the hotel will be undergoing some refurbishment this summer with work on going from 25 June to 01 July 2006. The restaurant will be closed at the time. The other hotel restaurants shall be offering lunch and dinner service at Al Mahara, Al Iwan and Bab Al Yam during this period.

It's definitely a place everyone should visit once! Huge differences in live between the working class and the so-called locals. Beautiful hotels, superb weather, great beaches.

Burj-al-Arab is worth a visit for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea. It's astonishing. Don't forget to visit the souks (gold, spice..). Great experience and gives you overall a better view of the many faces of the city.

It's definitely a place everyone should visit once! Huge differences in live between the working class and the so-called locals. Beautiful hotels, superb weather, great beaches.

Burj-al-Arab is worth a visit for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea. It's astonishing. Don't forget to visit the souks (gold, spice..). Great experience and gives you overall a better view of the many faces of the city.

shops shops and more shops! so what else is there to do? The rugby 7s is not to be missed, excellent weekend just like a festival with lots of drinking! also dubai tennis tournament is great for celebrity spotting think wimbeldon but without the big prices. alll the tennis stars play and u can get really close to them.

Ots better to wear darkglasses whenever you walk the gold souk. That way you can actually see the designs better and are not blinded by the dazzling gold.

Dubai is really a shopper's haven. The malls are awesome. You can get really good stuff in most of the malls but all the smaller markets are also good. Buying gold is cheap here but the stall owners offer very low prices for second hand gold jewellry. Not a very good place to sell your old gold

Airport security have NO sense of humor.

the dragon mart was an absolute waste of time..its not worth going so far just to see small Chinese stalls half of which are not even open for sale...not worth it!!!

Wherever you stay, proximity to water is a must, whether its the beach or a pool, water is the key to having a cool time in Dubai

Dubai is indeed a 'Do and Buy' place to be with large shopping malls that you can really shop till you drop. However, I must say that getting around in Dubai is difficult without cabs which can cost a lot if you are on a budget trip. Luckily for me, my hotel is just a few minutes walk to a large shopping mall and I spent my time there before my tour excursion. The sundune dinner I went to was really marvellous. It started off by a short city round about on a jeep before heading further out to the Desert Conservation Reserve. Viewing sunset in the desert is a unique experience.

Do not go to dubai if you haven't saved much money.....there is lots of shopping to do A very hot and humid place so pack light

Its a very calm city but ist economy is booming dramatically

One of the fast growing world economies, everything is practically indoors. Luxury lifestyles indoors. Smog and heat a problem. Highly organised society.