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Al Diwan Night Club in Dubai

Visit at night when a belly dancer and her band amuse rowdy diners, with the added advantage that when the lights faint and the music and dancing heat up, you’re less likely to become aware of the glare on the waiter’s face. With the outstanding amusement, diners are also less likely to notice the...
August 26th, 2011 | Travel | Read More

Dubai Travel Tips

Dubai is a Muslim Emirate of United Arab Emirates and it is one of the most liberal in all the Middle East. Having said that, there are some faux-pas that need to be avoided in order not to offend the local populace! Dress Allowed to wear bikinis and normal swim wear at the beach, however, it is recommended...
September 2nd, 2010 | Travel Tips | Read More

Visa Requirement

Visa regulations and costs are subject to change and should always be checked with your travel adviser or nearest UAE embassy before travelling. Visit Visa Citizens of the UK (with right of abode in the UK) are granted a free-of-charge Visit Visa on arrival in the UAE: Passports will be stamped with...
August 31st, 2010 | Visa Requirement | Read More

Dubai Media

Dubai has a well-established network of print, radio, television and electronic media, which serve the city. Dubai is home to the Arab Radio Network, which broadcasts at 8 FM radio stations, including the first radio station to speak on the Middle East, Dubai Eye 103.8. Dubai FM radio stations, such...
August 29th, 2010 | Dubai Media | Read More

Dubai Education

United Arab Emirates school system and Dubai school system are not different. There are 79 public schools run by the Ministry of Education that serve Emiratis and expatriate Arab people as well as 145 private schools in 2009. The medium of instruction in public schools is Arabic with importance on English...
August 29th, 2010 | Dubai Education | Read More

Dubai Sports

Football and cricket the most popular sports in Dubai. Five teams – Al Wasl, Al-Shabab Al-Ahli, Al Nasr and Hatta – represent Dubai UAE Football League. Current champion Al-Wasl have the second greatest number of championships in the UAE League, Al Ain. Cricket is accompanied by a large community...
August 29th, 2010 | Dubai Sports | Read More

Dubai Culture – Food, Dress and Etiquette, Entertainment

Culture of UAE mainly revolves around the Islamic religion and traditional Arabic and Bedouin culture. In contrast, in the city of Dubai is very cosmopolitan society with diverse and vibrant culture. The influence of Islam and Arab culture in its architecture, music, clothing, cuisine and way of life...
August 29th, 2010 | Dubai Culture | Read More

Dubai Transportation – Roads, Air, Metro Rail, Waterways

Transport in Dubai is under the control of roads and transport authority. Public transport networks in acute congestion and reliability issues that the major investment programmed trying to solve, including more than 70 billion dirhams of improvements to be completed by 2020, when the city’s population...
August 29th, 2010 | Dubai Transportation | Read More

Dubai Cityscape – Dubai Architecture – Dubai Parks – Dubai Sanitation Issues

Architecture Dubai has a rich collection of buildings and structures of various architectural styles. Many modern interpretations of Islamic architecture can be found in Dubai because of the architectural boom in the Arab world. Modern Islamic architecture has recently been taken to a new level with...
August 29th, 2010 | Cityscape | Read More

Dubai Economy, Tourism and Retail

Gross domestic product in Dubai in 2008 was $82,110 million. Although Dubai’s economy was built on the back of the oil industry, revenues from oil and natural gas currently accounts for less than 6% of the emirate’s revenues. It is assumed that Dubai produces 50,000 to 70,000 barrels of oil...
August 29th, 2010 | Dubai Economy | Read More