{"id":36559,"date":"2019-10-09T22:11:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T16:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/?p=36559"},"modified":"2025-06-26T09:40:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:40:06","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-travelling-to-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/what-you-need-to-know-before-travelling-to-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know before travelling to Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Traveling to Dubai for the first time and not sure where to start? Or maybe just want to learn a few more tips before traveling to Dubai<\/a>? Dubai has quickly became one of our favorite cities with the seemingly endless attractions, marvelous skyscrapers, great restaurants, and abundant shopping<\/a>. It is one of the greatest cities of our time. Each year, millions of tourists from all over the world head to Dubai, especially during the Dubai Shopping Festival<\/a>, to enjoy this glamorous city. The hustle and bustle of the city is contagious, but there are a few things to know before travelling to Dubai for the first time. Dubai is a really, really manners-oriented area. The city is clean, efficient and safe city because of its laws, enforced strictly for people to follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai\u2019s calling\u2026or the whole UAE is! So what else do you need to know before you travel there? Well… a lot! So read the following travel tips to make sure you have the best trip!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. Visit between November to April<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Owing to the intense heat during its summer months, the best time to visit Dubai is in winter, between November to April, with moderate temperatures and clear blue skies. The summer months of May to October are best avoided, as temperatures soar upto 40 degrees Celsius, with high humidity and low winds, making the outdoors very uncomfortable in the region. During the winters i.e. peak seasons, the city boasts of plenty of thrilling activities<\/a> and events to keep you entertained. You can enjoy waterskiing and scuba diving, go on excursions, desert safaris<\/a>, camping, beach trips<\/a> or perhaps a round of golf on one of the many golf courses, which isn\u2019t recommended in summers. In addition to the pleasant weather during these months, the renonwed Dubai Shopping Festival<\/a> also takes place between January to March, for a period of about 4 weeks, and is a bustling time in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Entry Requirements for Dubai (UAE)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Indian passport holders require a visa to enter United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Dubai visa<\/a> enables the visa holder to travel to the whole of UAE i.e. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. There are several types of Dubai visas<\/a> that are available and choosing the visa type depends upon your travel purpose and duration of trip. The different visa types are 96 hours transit visa<\/a>, 14-day visa<\/a>, 30-day visa<\/a> and 90 day-visa<\/a>. Dubai visa is an electronic visa (e-Visa), the process of which is completely online. There won\u2019t be any stamps or stickers attached to your passport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Tip<\/strong> – The visa process takes 3 to 4 working days and longer during peak season, so travelers are recommended to apply at least ten (10) days prior to their intended date of travel to Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai Visa Sample: How your Dubai Visa Online (UAE Visa) will look like:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dubai Visa Sample<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Book your Dubai Flights well in advance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The best time to book your Dubai flights<\/a> is typically five to six months in advance. Mostly airlines usually release tickets 10 months in advance. So, once you have decided where to go, you can start looking for cheap airfares and continue to check at least once per week. The number of visitors travelling to Dubai has been steadily increasing each year and consequently the airline industry has been experiencing steady growth in keeping with the increased demand. Unless you manage to score a cheap last-minute airfare, you\u2019ll often pay through the nose for a last-minute flight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Tip<\/strong> \u2013 The ideal time to book a flight ticket according to a study is on average 7 weeks in advance for domestic flights and 11 to 12 weeks for international flights. Try to be flexible with your dates as one has the maximum chances of finding the lowest air tickets if the travel dates are flexible. Also avoid choosing weekends or holiday time to travel as weekends and holidays are the times when a maximum number of people travel, and it is also the time when the ticket prices are at the highest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Reserve your accommodations in advance too<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Along with plane tickets, accommodation<\/a> is the biggest chunk of any trip. The time you book your accommodation can greatly impact how much you pay. Also, due to Dubai being a popular travel destination, booking last minute may result in unavailability of the preferred hotel. For the best deals on accommodation and availability, always book your hotels in advance. Hotels often have non-refundable early-booking deals, which can save a lot of money. In fact, new research from TripAdvisor reveals that booking hotels at the right time can save travelers as much as 35 per cent. And the right time can be up to nine months in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Tip<\/strong> \u2013 Book in advance and take full advantage of early booking offers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Travelling during Ramadan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ramadan is a month of prayer and fasting for the Muslim\ncommunity. During this time tourists must abstain from eating, drinking,\nsmoking or anything that is deemed to be excessive in nature. i.e. From sunrise\nto sunset, everyone (including non-muslims) is to follow the rules of fasting.\nNo food or drink is to be consumed in public and smoking is prohibited during\nthis time.  This can also include playing\nloud music in public places and dance performances. Tourists should also dress\nappropriately during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Men and women should display a\ncertain amount of modesty. Be extra careful with the way in which you dress.\nEnsure that knees and shoulders are covered, be aware of necklines and wear\nloose fitting clothing during the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Tipping in UAE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tipping in Dubai and the UAE is customary, and not compulsory. Sure, tipping is common here, but it is never expected the way it is in other countries. But if you wish to tip, the general rule of thumb to follow is 10 per cent of the final bill, or 15 per cent if you thought the service was exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What service deserves a tip?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n