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Dubai Facts and Information
Area of Dubai:
3885 sq km. Dubai is the second largest emirate in the UAE
Dubai Population
860,000 people
Religions in Dubai
96% of the population of Dubai are Muslims
Dubai Time Zone:
GMT + 4
Dubai international dialing code:
971
Internet Country code of Dubai:
.ae
Currency of Dubai:
AED ( Emirati Dirham ). Currently Emirati Dirham is pegged at AED 3.67 to 1 US dollar
Languages in Dubai:
Arabic is the official language in Dubai, but English also commonly used. Other languages includes Hindu and Urdu
Dubai Shopping Hours:
10 am to 9 pm (Some shops may close 1 pm to 4 pm). Some shoping malls open extra hours on Thrusdays and Fridays
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.
Dubai Population
860,000 people.
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.
Drinking water is expensive than fuel.
Other Facts
Non Muslims are not allowed in mosques and photographing muslin women may consider as a offense.
Some parks and beaches are restricted on women and children in some days of the week.