Basic Information about Dubai, places to visit, cuisine, currency, basic vocabulary.

1. DUBAI
COUNTRY- UAE
CAPITAL- ABU DHABI

3. SCOPE OF PRESENTATION
• OVERVIEW
• HISTORY
• GEOGRAPHY
• CURRENCY
• CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
• GOVERNMENT
• MILITARY
• NAVAL FLEET
• IMPORT AND EXPORT
• FOREIGN MILITARY
PRESENCE
• CLIMATE
• ECONOMY
• RELATION WITH INDIA
• TRANSPORTATION
• PLACES OF INTEREST
• DOs AND DONTs
• HOTELS
• STD
• RED LIGHT AREA

4. OVERVIEW
• Largest city in Hejaz region and second largest city in Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Arabia’s commercial center
• Nickname - The Mermaid of Red Sea
• Population - 4,697,000 as of 2021
• Principal gateway to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam
• The city's motto is "Jeddah Ghair", which translates to "Jeddah is different".
• The city is widely perceived as the most liberal city in Saudi Arabia.

5. HISTORY
• According to the Ministry of Hajj, Jeddah has been settled for more than 2500 years.
• Excavations in the old city have been interpreted as that Jeddah was founded as a
fishing hamlet.
• Jeddah first achieved prominence around AD 647 when it was turned into a port.
• Jeddah came under the sway of the Al-Saud dynasty in December 1925.
• The built-up area expanded mainly to the north along the Red Sea coastline, reaching
the new airport during the 1990s and since edging its way around it.

6. GEOGRAPHY
• Jeddah is located in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastal plain (called Tihamah).
• Jeddah lies in the Hijazi Tihama ( ‫الحجاز‬ ‫تهامة‬
) region which is in the lower Hijaz
mountains.
• Historically, politically and culturally, Jeddah was a major city of Hejaz Vilayet,
the Kingdom of Hejaz and other regional political entities according to Hijazi history
books.
• It is the 100th largest city in the world by land area.

7. GEOGRAPHY

8. GEOGRAPHY

9. CURRENCY
• Saudi's national currency is the Saudi riyal (‫ر‬. ‫س‬SAR), which is subdivided into 100 halala.
You'll receive notes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 riyals, and coins in
denominations of 1 or 2 riyals and 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 halala.

10. CURRENCY EXCHANGE
• Places where we can get Saudi Riyal in return of Indian Rupee -
– Kaaki Exchange, Prince Saud Al Faisal, Al Khalidiyyah. Distance from Naval Base :
22.1KM
– Alamoudi Exchange, Al Badad building. Distance from Naval Base : 13.5KM
1 UAE Dirham = 21.69 Indian Rupee

11. CURRENCY EXCHANGE

12. CURRENCY EXCHANGE

13. GOVERNMENT
• The discovery of oil in Abu Dhabi in 1958 and the country’s subsequent oil wealth has
defined its politics and economy, as well as shaped its foreign policy behavior.
• The United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation established in December
1971.
• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven constituent monarchies: the
Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm
al-Quwain
• The ruler of Abu Dhabi (Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan) is the President of the
United Arab Emirates.
• Within the UAE, Dubai has considerable autonomy, and is under Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum’s autocratic rule.
• There are no democratically elected institutions, and there is no formal commitment
to free speech.

14. GOVERNMENT

15. MILITARY
• Al-Quwwāt al-Musallaḥa li-Dawlat al-ʾImārāt al-ʿArabīyyah al-Muttaḥidah) are the
armed forces of the United Arab Emirates
• United Arab Emirates Armed Forces have been nicknamed “Little Sparta”
• The United Arab Emirates military was formed from the Trucial Oman Levies which
was established on 11 May 1951.
• Its military strength has approximately 59,000 in army, 2500 in the navy, and 4500 in
the air force.
• The Union Defence Force was established officially as the military of the United Arab
Emirates on 27 December 1971.
• UAE introduced a mandatory military conscription for adult males in 2014 of 16
months to expand its reserve force.

16. MILITARY

17. NAVAL FLEET
• It is small force of about 3,000 personnel.
• It maintains 12 well-equipped coastal patrol boats and eight missile boats.
• The UAE maintains a small battalion-sized marine force called the UAE Marines
equipped with BMP-3 armoured personnel carriers.

18. NAVAL FLEET

19. FOREIGN MILITARY PRESENCE
• Eskan Village, officially named Eskan Village Compound, is a U.S. military compound
located 20 kilometers south-east of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The base is home to the United States Military Training Mission in Saudi Arabia
(USMTM), Office of the Program Manager Saudi Arabian National Guard
Modernization Program (OPM-SANG), the Office of the Program Manager - Facilities
Security Force (OPM-FSF), the Office of the Program Manager Ministry of Interior-
Military Assistance Group (MOI-MAG)

20. FOREIGN MILITARY PRESENCE

21. ECONOMY
• Jeddah has long been a port city and a trading hub for the region.
• In the 19th century, goods such as mother-of-pearl, tortoise shells, frankincense, and
spices were routinely exported from the city.
• Apart from this, many imports into the city were destined for further transit to the
Suez, Africa, or Europe.
• It is the second commercial center of the Middle East after Dubai.
• Also, Jeddah's industrial district is the fourth largest industrial city in Saudi Arabia.

22. RELATION WITH INDIA
• India and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial and friendly relations reflecting the centuries old
economic and socio-cultural ties.
• Saudi Arabia today is our 4th largest trade partner and is a major source of energy as
we import around 19% of our crude oil requirement.
• Signing of Riyadh Declaration‟ in 2010 during Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh‟s
visit to Riyadh. It raised the level of interaction to “Strategic Partnership‟ in the
political, economy, security and defence realms.

23. RELATION WITH INDIA

24. RELATION WITH INDIA
• The visit of Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud(King) to India in February 2014 further
deepened the relations, particularly in the area of defence cooperation.
• Prime Minister Modi visited Riyadh on October 28-29, 2019, during which the
Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) Agreement was signed.
• Twelve MoUs/Agreements were signed during the visit across several fields, including
energy, security, defense production, civil aviation, medical products, strategic
petroleum reserves, small and medium scale industries, and training of diplomats.

25. DEFENCE ATTACHE

26. CLIMATE
• Summer from April to September.
• Winter from October to March. Heavy thunderstorms are common in winter.
• Jeddah features an arid climate with a tropical temperature range
• Summer temperatures are extremely hot, often breaking the 48 °C (118 °F) mark.
• Visitors unaccustomed to extreme desert heat and humidity should avoid visiting Saudi
Arabia between its hottest summer months from May to September.
• Rainfall in Jeddah is generally sparse, and usually occurs in small amounts in Nov. and Dec.

27. TRANSPORTATION
• Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has public transport buses, which run from 05:30am to
11:30pm. Fares are quite reasonable and generally do not exceed SAR 40.
• Jeddah does not have an extensive public transport system and the easiest way of
getting around the city is by private vehicle.
• It's relatively easy to rent a car.
• There are plenty of taxis in Jeddah, which can be hailed from the street or pre-
booked by telephone.

28. PLACES OF INTEREST
THE DUBAI FOUNTAIN

29. PLACES OF INTEREST
KING FAHAD’S FOUNTAIN

30. PLACES OF INTEREST
THE DUBAI MALL

31. PLACES OF INTEREST
FAKIEH AQUARIUM

32. PLACES OF INTEREST
DUBAI FRAME

33. PLACES OF INTEREST
AL TAYEBAT INTERNATIONAL CITY

34. PLACES OF INTEREST
ATLANTIS AQUAVENTURE WATERPARK

35. PLACES OF INTEREST
AL SHALLAL THEME PARK

36. PLACES OF INTEREST
SKI DUBAI

37. PLACES OF INTEREST
SILVER SANDS BEACH

38. PLACES OF INTEREST
DUBAI AQUARIUM AND
UNDERWATER ZOO

39. PLACES OF INTEREST
AL RAHMA MOSQUE

40. RESTAURANTS
INDIAN SPICE RESTAURANT

41. RESTAURANTS
INDIAN SPICE RESTAURANT

42. RESTAURANTS
KUMAR RESTAURANT

43. RESTAURANTS
KUMAR RESTAURANT

44. RESTAURANTS
ZAIKAKI INDIAN RESTAURANT

45. RESTAURANTS
ZAIKAKI INDIAN RESTAURANT

46. RESTAURANTS
CHENNAI DARBAR RESTAURANT

47. RESTAURANTS
CHENNAI DARBAR RESTAURANT

48. SOUVENIRS
CAMEL MILK CHOCOLATE CAMEL MILK SOAP
GOLD RUGS

49. SOUVENIRS
SCARVES PERFUMES

50. PLACES TO BUY SOUVENIRS
JEDDAH INTERNATIONAL MARKET
AL-BALAD-SOUQ

51. PLACES TO BUY SOUVENIRS
AL-BALAD-SOUQ JEDDAH INTERNATIONAL MARKET

52. Do’s and Don’t
• DO USE THE METRO, BUSES & TAXIS
• DO REQUEST PERMISSION BEFORE TAKING PHOTOS.
• DO LOOK WHERE YOU ARE WALKING
• DON’T SWEAR IN PUBLIC
• DON’T BRING DRUGS INTO THE COUNTRY
• DON’T EAT OR DRINK ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
• DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC SPACES
• DON’T TAKE A WOMAN’S PHOTO

53. IMPORT AND EXPORT
• Saudi Arabia is India’s fourth largest trade partner )after China, the USA and
UAE) and a major source of energy as India imports around 18% of its
crude oil requirement and 30 % of its LPG requirement from the Kingdom
• The top exports of Saudi Arabia to India($25.1B) are Crude Petroleum,
Refined Petroleum, Ethylene Polymers, Propylene Polymers, and Acyclic
Alcohols.
• Major commodities of export from India to Saudi Arabia include rice, meat,
electrical machinery and equipment, vehicles, mineral oils, organic
chemicals, ceramic tiles, apparels.

54. COMMON LANGUAGE
• Arabic is the common language spoken in Jeddah.
• The dialect spoken in Jeddah is called the Hijazi Dialect and is spoken
predominantly.
• English is widely spoken,used in business and is a compulsory second language
in schools.
• Other minority languages spoken are Urdu, Rohingya, Tagalog, Egyptian
arabic.

55. COMMON WORDS/ GREETINGS

56. COMMON WORDS/ GREETINGS

57. COMMON WORDS/ GREETINGS

58. COMMON WORDS/ GREETINGS

59. DRESS
• Saudi men and boys, whatever their job or social status, wear the traditional
dress called a thobe or thawb, which has been called the "Arabic dress“
• Saudi women are expected to wear the traditional black, long gown
called the abaya while in public, foreigners are exempted from this rule.
• The hijab and niqab are optional for both Saudi and tourist women. Women
must dress modestly at all times, covering their knees and shoulders.

60. DRESS

61. CULTURE/TRADITIONS
• Saudi traditions are rooted in Islamic teachings and Arab customs.
• Their culture is fundamentally traditional and conservative
• The people generally share a strong moral code and cultural values, such
as hospitality, loyalty and a sense of duty to support their community.
• The highlights of the year are the holy month of Ramadan and the Hajj
(pilgrimage) season.

62. FAMOUS FOOD
KABSA
It is considered the national dish
of Saudi Arabia, is a mixed rice
dish made with meat and
vegetables.
QURSAN
MADE from wheat flour and
pressed thin, is a tasty dish
saturated with gravy. It is often
served as a side dish to
complement the main of lamb
or vegetables

63. FAMOUS FOOD
MATAZEEZ
It is a tasty traditional treat from
Saudi Arabia. It is an Arabic
dish commonly cooked with
lamb and vegetables in a
spiced sauce.
LOGAIMAT DESSERT
The dessert is essentially
fried crispy dumplings that
are spongy in the middle. It
is drizzled with delicious
syrup, chocolate, lotus or
caramel alongside various
other toppings

64. RED LIGHT AREA
• Prostitution is illegal in jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Although prostitution does exist in shadows
• It happens in bars, massage parlours, night clubs.
• Prostitution is punishable by prison.

65. STD

66. STD
• A total of 39049 STDs were reported to the ministry of health.
• STI’S in Islamic countries, where non-marital sex and homosexuality are prohibited
by religion, is notably limited.
• STD’s in jeddah include nongonococcal urethritis, gonococcal urethritis, syphilis,
gennital herpes, chancroid, genital warts.
• Nongonococcal urethritis, trichomoniasis and gonococcal urethritis were the most
common reported Sexually transmitted infections.