Things To Know On Your First Dubai Visit

If you are planning to take a trip to Dubai with your family or friends then we have few checklists that you would like to go through. Whether you are frequent traveler or first-time visitor, our checklist will help you avoid the long queue for visas as well as save time at various places in Dubai. In order to answer the questions received from most of our readers and travelers across the world, we have created the checklist based on the reviews and experience of tourists.

Beating the Immigration Process

Although Dubai is famous and popular location, Middle East has some strict laws that you might not see anywhere else in the world. So instead of applying for the visa directly you can hire some travel agent or company to process your visa. There is e-visa also available for Dubai which is faster and easier to avail.

Booking Burj Khalifa Visit in Advance

If you are visiting Dubai and if you have not visited Burj Khalifa then your Dubai travel is absolutely incomplete. Instead of spending few more thousands on another trip, plan in advance and book Burj Khalifa tickets. Fast track tickets are double the standard rates so booking in advance will help save time and money, both.

Book Mosque Tour and Cultural Meal

Located in the Fahidi district of old Dubai, The Sheikh Mohammed Centre is an apt location to learn about the culture of Islam in detail. After visiting this place, you might leave with a different outlook on Islam and Muslim world. Along with the cultural understanding, you will also have an opportunity to learn about the Emeriti cuisines whose country you are visiting. While taking the tour to mosque ensure you are wearing fully covered dresses, especially women wearing exposing dresses.

Camping in the Dessert

Plan for camping in the dessert during the full moon day and you will experience the most memorable moment of your lifetime. Take the camel ride, desert safari and Arabic food during the camping. Some of the organizers also offer musical nights as well as fun acrobats during camping. It's fun and best bonding time with your family and friends.

Participate in the Shopping Festival

If you are planning to take Dubai trip then try to manage your dates during the shopping festival of Dubai. The best thing about Dubai Shopping festival in Dubai is that you get gold in return of shopping at their outlets. It is not few grams of gold but in Kilo Grams of gold. If you are lucky enough you can easily cover the expense of 10 Dubai visit in single trip. Best shopping brands and best discount offers can be availed during the shopping festivals. 

Drugs – No Entry – No Exit

Check the medications that you are carrying while your travel because some of the opiate and codeine based drugs is legal in other countries but not in Dubai. Check online before buying or confirm with your general practitioner before traveling. Check the list of drugs banned in UAE and then find the alternative for any of the banned medication you have. Unwitting travelers have been jailed due to lack of knowledge. Apart from these, there are several other tips and activities that you can plan in Dubai. Share your experience and keep us posted with latest tips for other visitors.