Dubai Tourism – Some More Great Tips For Tourists Part II

In part 1, I covered a few things that you probably would like to know about Dubai before planning a trip to the area. Of course I really just scratched the surface. So in this article, I’m going to give you some more great tips for your journey so that your experience in Dubai is as pleasant as it can possibly be. Keep reading to find out more.

Let’s start off with language concerns. A lot of people worry about going to a foreign land because they don’t speak the language and wonder if they’re going to be able to communicate. Well, this should put your mind at ease. While the official language is Arabic, English is widely spoken and understood by most of the people there. So you should have very little trouble communicating while there. Bring an Arabic/English dictionary just to be on the safe side.

Okay, I know a lot of people like to drink, so let’s get this issue out of the way so that you don’t get into any sort of trouble. You can get alcohol in any hotel club, restaurant or bar. However, restaurants outside the hotel are NOT allowed to serve alcoholic beverages nor are you allowed to bring any inside. These laws are STRICTLY enforced, so be cool.

Photographs are a big thing with tourists. Who doesn’t bring a camera with them when they go and visit a foreign land? Well, here’s what you need to know about taking pictures. It is normal and acceptable to take common tourist photos of the area with these exceptions. It is considered offensive to photograph Muslim women. Don’t do it. Also, if you’re going to photograph men from the area, ask permission first. Photographs of government buildings and military installations are a big no-no.

What about getting around in the area? This is no problem. You have a choice of a number of transportation modes including taxis, car rentals and even water taxis. This is a great way to travel between Dubai and Deira. Water taxis will take you right across the creek from one place to the other. There are also fully air conditioned water buses.

In the last article in this series, I’ll go over some more great tips. In the meantime, check out the resource below for all your Dubai tourism needs.

www.allthingsdubai.com