General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1500/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $0.60/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 0% |
| Vat | 5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $27000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 105.18/MBits |
| Tld | .ae |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 98.3% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type G, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.ae |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | BinSina Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | Boots |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 3:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Machboos | A traditional Emirati dish made with rice, meat, and vegetables. | $10-15 |
| Al Harees | A thick porridge made with wheat, meat, and spices. | $10-15 |
| Ghuzi | A whole roasted lamb served with rice and vegetables. | $20-30 |
| Salona | A stew made with lamb, vegetables, and spices. | $10-15 |
| Thareed | A bread-based dish served with a meat or vegetable stew. | $10-15 |
| Luqaimat | Sweet dumplings served with honey or date syrup. | $5-10 |
| Khubz | A flatbread served with most meals. | $1-2 |
| Laban | A fermented milk drink. | $2-3 |
| Qahwa | A traditional Arabic coffee. | $3-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic Coffee | A strong, bitter coffee brewed with cardamom and saffron | 2-3 |
| Karak Chai | A sweet, milky tea made with black tea, milk, sugar, and spices | 1-2 |
| Laban | A fermented milk drink similar to yogurt | 2-3 |
| Jallab | A sweet, refreshing drink made with grape molasses, rose water, and pine nuts | 3-4 |
| Vimto | A popular Middle Eastern soft drink made with blackcurrants and other fruits | 1-2 |
| Ayran | A yogurt-based drink with a salty or sour flavor | 2-3 |
| Qamar al-Din | A sweet, apricot-flavored drink made with dried apricots | 3-4 |
| Sherbet | A sweet, syrupy drink made with fruit juices and sugar | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Coffee Pot | A traditional coffee pot used to brew and serve Arabic coffee. | AED 50-150 |
| Frankincense | A fragrant resin used in incense and perfumes. | AED 20-50 per gram |
| Gold Jewelry | Dubai is known for its gold souks, where you can find a wide variety of gold jewelry. | Price varies depending on weight and design |
| Hookah Pipe | A traditional water pipe used to smoke tobacco. | AED 100-250 |
| Kandoora | A traditional Emirati dress worn by men. | AED 200-500 |
| Oud Oil | A fragrant oil used in perfumes and incense. | AED 50-200 per ml |
| Prayer Rug | A rug used for prayer in Islam. | AED 50-150 |
| Sand Art | A unique souvenir that captures the beauty of the UAE’s desert landscape. | AED 100-250 |
| Spices | The UAE is a major spice trading hub, so you can find a wide variety of spices here. | Price varies depending on type and quantity |
| Tea | The UAE is home to a variety of tea blends, including Arabic tea, green tea, and black tea. | AED 20-50 per pack |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Commemoration Day | March 30 | Honors the sacrifices of Emirati soldiers |
| Eid al-Fitr | Varies | Celebrates the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting |
| Eid al-Adha | Varies | Celebrates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca |
| Islamic New Year | Varies | Celebrates the beginning of the Islamic year |
| Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | Varies | Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad |
| National Day | December 2 | Celebrates the formation of the United Arab Emirates |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Al Bayan |
| Online news | Al Arabiya |
| Tv | Dubai TV |
| Radio | Dubai Eye 103.8 FM |