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Dubai Facts & Info
Area of Dubai:
38885 sq km
Population:
860,000 people
Religions in Dubai:
96% of the population is Muslims
Dubai Time Zone:
GMT + 4
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International Dialing Code:
971
Internet Country code of Dubai:
.ae
Currency of Dubai:
AED ( Emirati Dirham )
Languages in Dubai:
Arabic is the official language in Dubai, but English also commonly used. Other languages includes Christian, Hindu and Urdu
Dubai Shopping Hours:
10 am to 9 pm (Some shops may close 1 pm to 4 pm)
Dubai Office Hours:
7.00 am to 1.00 pm & 3.00pm to 6.00 pm. If the siesta applied, it will be 4.00pm to 7.00 pm
Government working Hours in Dubai:
8.00 am to 2.00 pm, Saturday to Wednesday
Alcohol in Dubai:
Alcohol is available in all the pubs and restaurants located in hotels, but out side restaurants are not allow to sell. Muslims are not permitted to buy alcohol and residents need to have License to purchase alcohol.
Credit Cards in Dubai:
Most of the hotels and large shops accepts credit cards and wildly used cards are American Express, Diners Club, Visa and Master card.
Seven Emirates:
Dubai is a member of UAE ( United Arab Emirates) and consider as commercial center. Other members are Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umn Al Quwain.
Electricity in Dubai:
220 V, 50 Hz. 3-pin sockets are available
Annual rainfall in Dubai:
300mm (11.8 inches)
Driving in Dubai:
Right-hand side
Drinking Water in Dubai:
Sea water is desalinate and used in Dubai. There are different verities of
bottled mineral water are available in the market
Other facts:
Non muslins are not allowed in mosques and photographing muslin women may consider as a offence.
Some parks and beaches are restricted on women and children in some days of the week.
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