4. World’s Tallest Building
World’s Longest Flower Wall
World’s Fastest Rollercoaster
World’s Largest Man-Made Island
World’s Largest Gold Market
World’s Most Luxurious Hotel
World’s Largest Mall
World’s Largest Choreographed Fountain
World’s Largest Tourism Project
Capital of Grandeur!
World’s Largest Indoor Theme Park
World’s Largest Airport (Coming Up)
10. Overview of Dubai
Type: e-Visa (online visa)
Time: 4-7 days
No visa-on-arrival
Cost: INR 5500
Validity: 2 months
Visa Currency
UAE Dirham (AED)
20 INR ~ 1 AED
INR 5000 - Economy
INR 7500 – Mid-range
INR 11000 – Top-end
Time Difference
10:30 AM in India
09:00 AM in UAE
Daily Budget
Language
Arabic – official language
English – widely spoken
Other common languages:
Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam,
Chinese, Persian common
1 hr 30 mins behind India
11. Best Time to Visit Dubai
Factor: Average Monthly Temperatures
BEST TIME: Nov-Feb
• Pleasant temperatures
• DSF in Dec. & Jan.
GREAT DEALS: July-Aug
• Hottest months
• Cheapest months
Dubai Shopping
Festival (DSF)
Ramadan
12. Regions of Dubai
Dubai Airport
Deira
Bur Dubai
Trade Center/ SZR Area
Downtown Dubai
Palm Jumeirah Island
Dubai Marina
• Cultural, vibrant, congested
• Gold market, Deira City Centre
• Cheapest area to stay
• Popular with Indians
• Many Indian restaurants
• Cultural, Old Dubai
• Moderately cheap stays
• Most popular with Indians
• Indian restaurants
• Great hotels, not much to do
• Mainly business purposes
• Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall
• Expensive stays
• Artificial island like a palm tree
• Atlantis hotel (30K per night)
• Aquaventure Waterpark
• Stylish place
• Pubs, bars & restaurants
• “European” feel but costly
• Arabian Dhow Dinner Cruise
14. Burj Khalifa – World’s Tallest Building
• 830 metres
• Options: 124th Floor or 148th Floor
• Prime Time slots ~ 5 PM-7 PM
• Entrance via Dubai Mall
• Ideal time: 5 PM – 10 PM, Dubai Fountains
Desert Safari - Authentic desert experience
• Dune bashing (Land Cruiser or Hummer)
• BBQ Dinner at the camp – all types of meals
• Belly dancing, Came ride, Quad biking and more
• Not recommended for children/senior citizens but allowed
• Free for kids below 3 years
• Combine with Dubai Aquarium & Dubai Fountains
• Free for kids below 4 years
16. Aquaventure Waterpark (Atlantis Hotel)
• Rides, rollercoasters, water sports
• Free (complimentary) with Atlantis stay
• Combine with Lost Chambers aquarium
• Free for kids below 3 years
Dubai Parks & Resorts (NEW!)
• 4 Parks in One
• Motiongate
• Bollywood Park – popular with Indians
• Legoland Dubai & Legoland Waterpark
• Rides, rollercoasters, various activities
• Free for kids below 3 years
17. IMG Worlds of Adventure
• World’s largest indoor theme park
• 4 exciting zones: Cartoon Network, IMG Boulevard,
Marvel, Lost Adventure – Dinosaurs
• Ideal for kids
• Free for kids below 3 years or 1.1 metres in height
Ferrari World (in Abu Dhabi)
• World’s 1st Ferrari-themed park
• World’s faster roller coaster + other rides & activities
• Choice of Bronze/Silver/Gold tickets (to skip queues)
• Combine with Abu Dhabi City Tour
• Free for kids below 3 years
18. Arabian Dhow Dinner Cruise Dubai City Tour
(Morning or Afternoon)(Dubai Creek or Dubai Marina)
Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
(Convenient location: Dubai Mall)
Dubai Dolphinarium
(Normal or VIP ticket)
Abu Dhabi City Tour
(Picture: famous Grand Mosque)
Ski Dubai Snow Park
(2+ years allowed)
19. Miracle Garden Global Village
(Cultural of all nations, Nov-Apr)(Only opens Nov-Apr)
Hotel Burj Al Arab
(World’s most luxurious hotel)
Dubai Fountains
(At Dubai Mall)
Hotel Atlantis The Palm
(At the tip of the Palm Island)
Dubai Mall
(World’s largest mall)
20. Attractions on the map
Dubai Dolphinarium
Dhow Cruise (Creek)
Ski Dubai (Mall of Emirates)
Burj Khalifa & Dubai Aquarium
Atlantis The Palm
Dhow Cruise Marina
Miracle Garden
Global Village
IMG Worlds Of Adventure
Kite Beach
Jumeirah Beach
21. Attractions on the map
Ferrari World + Yas Waterworld
Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque
Dubai Parks & Resorts
22. Best Hotels: Deira & Bur Dubai
St. George Hotel (3)
Admiral Plaza (3)
Panorama Grand (3) Royal Ascot (4)
Omega Hotel 4)Sea View Hotel (4)
City Max (3)
Golden Sands (3)
Park Regis (5)
AVANI Hotel (5)
Ibis Deira City Centre (3)
Fortune Pearl Hotel (3)
Hilton Garden Al Mina (4)
Holiday Inn Bur Dubai (4)
27. SIC (Seat-In-Coach) areas Tourism Dirham – tax! No Whatsapp Calls
• Shared transfer
• Cost-effective method
• Not from all areas – mainly
from Deira & Bur Dubai hotels
• 30-60 mins. waiting time for
customers (expectation setting)
• To be paid directly at the hotel
10 AED PRPN (3-Star)
15 AED PRPN (4-star)
20 AED PRPN (5-star)
• No Whatsapp calling allowed
• Advisable to buy a sim card for
smooth communication
• Vendors call the hotel to check
on clients
• Connect to Wifi in hotel/airport