FAQs
The best time to visit Dubai is between November and March. The comfortable temperatures (70-90 F or 21-30 C) are perfect for the beach. This is also peak visitor season, as people flock to Dubai to escape the cold winter of the northern climates. In summer, temperatures can be sweltering with high humidity, so it’s best avoided if you want to get outdoors. If you visit during Ramadan, some places and attractions may be closed.
Yes, if you have the Uber app installed on your phone, you can use it in the city. Unlike in some other global cities, Uber rides are typically a little more expensive than public taxi services, and cars are typically Lexus. Careem is another local alternative to Uber. Lyft is not available in Dubai.
From the end of October to April, Dubai has generally superb, sunny days between 35-20°C. Which roughly translates as: shorts and T-shirts in the day, jeans and cardigans may (December to February) be needed in the evenings. From May to September, things heat up a bit, generally from the upper 30°Cs to the upper 40°Cs. May and September are the most humid months of the year.
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) along with other relevant authorities continue to prioritise and assure the safety and the well-being of all visitors and residents of Dubai.
Dubai has world-class restaurants offering everything from traditional Arabic cuisine to British, Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mediterranean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swiss and Thai. You can get vegetarian food easily at most of the restaurants.
Travellers can easily purchase pre-paid SIM cards to call both locally and internationally. SIM cards can be availed in various denominations at the airport itself. Dubai enjoys seamless internet connectivity. Most hotels, restaurants and malls offer free Wi-Fi services. Internet is also available on mobile devices by the service providers.
India is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai - United Arab Emirates
The currency used in Dubai is Arab Emirate Dirham.