About Travel Dubai
Established for over 25 years, Travel Dubai are one of the most experienced companies providing holidays to the UAE. Our on-the-ground team in the UAE and expert travel advisers in the UK enable us to deliver memorable holiday experiences beyond all expectations. We have long-standing relationships with our Dubai hotel partners which compliment these beautifully, making our award-winning team one of the best when it comes to Dubai Holidays.
The services we provide extend to wedding planning, corporate events, sporting and special events (F1, Golf, Horse Racing amongst others).
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Any of our flight and hotel holidays can be combined into a tailor-made itinerary which covers a variety of interests, including health and wellness, cultural, nature plus wildlife, culinary, sports and anything else you may be interested in.
The UAE is a gateway to the Indian Ocean, Asia and Africa. As part of the Trade Wings Travel family, we can help plan and tailor holidays to Dubai and beyond.
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Introducing DUBAI
ORIGINALLY a fishing development, Dubai was taken over in 1830 by a branch of the Bani Yas Tribe, the Maktoum family, who still rule the Emirate today. Back then in the early days, traditional activities included goat herding, cultivating dates, fishing and pearl diving. Oil has been a crucial factor in Dubai’s development since the late 1960’s.
TODAY, Dubai is a class destination with all the modern conveniences of the western world. Dubai is a fascinating Emirate with beautiful buildings, excellent restaurants and nightlife as well as white sandy beaches, culture and history that you can feel as you visit the souks, shopping malls, museums and historic buildings and sites. There is something for everyone then in Dubai.
LOCAL TIME:
Dubai is four hours ahead of GMT, during BST, three hours ahead.
RELIGION:
Islam.
LANGUAGES:
Arabic, English, Urdu and Hindi are widely spoken.
SOCIAL AND BUSINESS HOURS
Mediterranean in style:
Government Offices 07.30 – 13.30 (12.00 on Thursday), closed on Friday.
Private sector 08.00 – 13.00, 15.00 – 18.00 or 16.00 -19.00, closed on Friday.
Many of the large shopping malls and tourist attractions are open all day everyday.
PHOTOGRAPHY
It is strictly forbidden to take pictures of Government Buildings, Army areas, Refineries, Airports and Sheikh Palaces.
Tourist photography is allowed but it is considered offensive to photograph Muslim women. It is always courteous to ask permission before taking pictures.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is sold only in hotels and clubs. Street restaurants do not serve alcohol. During Ramadan alcohol is not served anywhere from Sunrise to Sunset.
TAKING MEDICINES TO DUBAI
If you are taking any medicines to Dubai, including over the counter medicines such as Codeine, it is necessary to carry an accompanying doctor’s note or prescription to authenticate its use. For a full list of restricted and controlled medicines in Dubai visit:
Controlled List
RELIGION
Official Religion is Islam. During the Holy Month of Ramadan Muslims do not eat, drink or smoke from sunrise to sunset. Non-Muslim visitors to the country are politely asked not to eat, drink or smoke in public. Restaurants in hotels are open during the day.
CLOTHING
Light weight summer clothing is suitable most of the year. A cardigan is recommended for the winter months, Dec – March. There are no clothing restrictions, however a little respect for local customs doesn’t go amiss. Don’t forget the sunblock and sunglasses!
WATER
Tap water is drinkable but most people drink bottled water.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
T220/240v. Socket type is identical to the British 3 point system.
BARGAINING
Shop ’till you drop!
Bargaining is part of the tradition on most purchases. Shop keepers will often offer you a cup of tea/coffee whilst you bargain away.
VISAS
Required by most Nationals.
VISITORS CHECKLIST
Have you…
- Tried Arabic food?
- Smoked a Shisha pipe?
- Had a camel ride?
- Been to the beach?
- Done the Desert Safari?
- Tried the water sports?
- Visited the Gold Souk?
- Or Sheikh Rashid’s House?
- Been to the Heritage Village?
- Seen the Sharjah Museum and Dubai Museum?
- Crossed the Creek on the Abra (water taxi)?
- Seen the Dhow Wharfage?
- Visited Bastakiya?
- Gone to any art galleries?
- Seen the Burj Al Arab at night?
- Been to any of the other Emirates?
…the list is endless.
NAME & REGISTERED OFFICE
Trade Wings London Limited
CONNEX HOUSE
148 FIELD END ROAD
EASTCOTE
MIDDLESEX
ENGLAND
HA5 1RJ
Company No. 02949098
Registered in the UNITED KINGDOM
