Dubai is a great country to have your holiday in and many holidaymakers regard this cosmopolitan city as a must visit. Dubai is a peaceful state and you do not have to worry about any political unrest or crimes. This multicultural city has a number of languages that are spoken and despite its cosmopolitan nature the city has conserved its rich culture and heritage even through its modernization. The main language spoken here is Arabic but most of the people of Dubai can understand English.

Weather

Dubai is usually really hot for most of the year so the best time to travel here would be during the cooler months which are between November and April. If you are a non-Muslim it is advised that you avoid visiting Dubai during the month of Ramadan. The people of Dubai, being Muslims, they will fast during the month of Ramadan and this poses strict rules against eating or drinking and even smoking during the day till sundown.

Money

Make sure that you have money or a currency that is exchangeable to UAE Dirham. Currencies that are highly recommended would be US dollars or Euros. And in case you are short in cash you do not have to fret as there are many international banks in Dubai such as Citibank and HSBC. You can also use major credit cards such as American Express, Mastercard and Visa in most shops, restaurants and hotels.

Custom and immigration

Dubai has stringent visa regulations that may change often and it is always a good idea to check before your trip the current visa requirements and regulations. Do check with your travel agent if you are planning to book your holiday with the help of a travel agency.

If you are a citizen of Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman you do not need a visa to enter Dubai and countries that are eligible for visa on arrival are Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Brunei, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Swiss, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Paraguay, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Canada, United States of America, Australia and New Zealand.

Other nationalities have to apply for visa before arriving in Dubai you can actually do this by flying with Emirates Airline and asking them to provide visa, from the UAE embassy in your country if there is any, get the hotel you are planning to stay in to get the visa for you or request a relative or a friend to apply a sponsored visit visa.
And if you are traveling to Dubai some custom regulations you should follow is that you may bring duty-free cigarettes, loose tobacco and only four bottles of alcohol at most. And items that cannot be brought into Dubai like most countries include firearms, illegal drugs, and pornographic materials.

Local practices

Other than that you should really just respect the local customs and practices, as the country is Muslim you should really watch your behavior as this country practices Islamic law with a no-tolerance policy on behavior considered immoral. And since Dubai is a Muslim country, the sale of alcohol is controlled, but not to worry you can buy them from licensed sellers and also can get them in hotels and nightclubs. And last but not least it would be a good idea to pack a jacket in your luggage as though Dubai can be blistering hot, the hotels and shopping malls are air-conditioned and this can be really cold at times.