Dubai, United Arab Emirates — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Southern shore of the Arabian Gulf, northeastern United Arab Emirates.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 4.
- Electricity
- 220 or 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 5.9 AED |
| 1.00 USD = 3.67 AED |
| 1.00 EUR = 5.18 AED |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Dubai Pet show
January
The only show of its kind in the Middle East and a popular family day out.
Dubai Golf and Racing Club
Website: www.dubaipetshow.com
Dubai ShoppingFestival
January-February
All the big stores and almost every shop in Dubai slashes prices in a retail orgy.
Various shops throughout the city
Website: http://mydsf.ae
DubaiDesertClassic
February
PGA tour golf tournament.
Emirates Golf Club
Website: www.dubaidesertclassic.com
DubaiTennisChampionships
February
Dubai Tennis Stadium
Website: www.barclaysdubaitennischampionships.com
Dubai Summer Surprises
June-August
Summer festival aimed at shoppers and also at children.
Various venues
Website: http://mydsf.ae
Ramadan
August-September
During the Muslim month of fasting, bars and pubs close and restaurants stop serving alcohol and even non-Muslims must not eat, drink or smoke in public view. Ramadan ends with a three-day festival (Eid Al-Fitr).
Throughout the city
Dubai Raft Race
October
Teams battle it out from their multicolored rafts, while spectators revel in the carnival atmosphere on land.
Al-Mina Al-Siyahi
Eid Al-Adha
November
The Feast of the Sacrifice is a four-day festival following the main pilgrimage to Mecca.
Throughout the city
Dubai Rugby Sevens
December
This popular winter event lures crowds with big-name teams and pre-, during- and post-game parties.
The Sevens
Website: www.dubairugby7s.com
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
December
Throughout the city
