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Dubai Short Break

Dubai city breaks are one of the best City breaks in the Middle East. The once small fishing village of Dubai became an important port and historical trade route between the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia. Today Dubai short breaks offer exploration of a thriving metropolis and international business centre, due to the discovery of oil in the region in 1966. As a commercial centre, the skyline of Dubai is constantly changing with contemporary structures and impressive modern architecture. Luxury hotels and a vast amount of attraction create a modern and luxurious Dubai short break. However visitors looking for the cultural and historical delights of City breaks in the Middle East will not be disappointed on a Dubai city break. Deira on the northern side of the Dubai creek retains the historical and traditional eastern souks and markets. It also boasts some impressive mosques and traditional Arabic entertainment and Islamic tradition.

So for a Dubai short break with all the luxury of modern living, a chance to explore the historical Arabic culture and a City breaks in the Middle East on beautiful sun kissed beaches try a Dubai city break from City Breaks Direct.


 

 


Essential Information on UAE

Money

The currency of the United Arab Emirates is the Dirham (AED), which is divided into 100 fils. There are no currency regulations in the UAE and all major currencies are readily exchanged at banks and large hotels. The Dirham is fixed against the US Dollar. The best exchange rates are found at private moneychangers who operate throughout the territory, particularly in the more popular souks (markets) and shopping centres. Most major credit cards are accepted, as are travellers cheques (best carried in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling). ATMs are common throughout the UAE. Banking hours are generally Saturday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, but some are also open between 4pm and 8.30pm.

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Passports / Visas

All visitors to the United Arab Emirates must hold a passport that is valid for three months from the date of entry, or six months if visiting for longer than 60 days. All passport photographs are to be recent colour photographs. Visitors must hold documents and confirmed tickets for their next destination and have a sponsor in the UAE to cover their stay. Holders of passports containing an Israeli visa or stamps, need to obtain a clearance issued by the C.I.D. (Crime Investigation Deptartment) before arrival. It should also be noted that UAE citizenship is only ever granted to persons whose father is from the UAE. The only way a person becomes a UAE citizen is through paternity. (The UAE does not recognize dual nationality and all UAE citizens are required to enter and exit the country using UAE passports.) This means that regardless of how long a person has lived in Dubai, they will never be granted the same status as a citizen of the UAE and residence permits either by way of property ownership or employment remain the only option for a long term residence in the country.

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Communications

The International code for the United Arab Emirates is +971. The outgoing international code is 00. City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)2 for Abu Dhabi and (0)4 for Dubai. The Etisalat mobile phone network provides wide GSM 900 coverage throughout the country and Internet cafes are widely available.

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