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Introducing Dubai


It's the combination of world-class shopping and entertainment, and sun, sea and sand which make Dubai such a popular holiday destination. It’s managed to combine Arab and Western culture like no other place in the world, and with the unmistakable Burj Al Arab hotel, countless skyscrapers, bustling markets, giant shopping malls, the Jumeirah Mosque and luxury accommodation, Dubai is able to show off both its modern and traditional sides.

Dubai is known for:


Wellness Entertainment and Shopping Romantic Swimming Seaside Desert

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
Abu Dhabi (146 km)
Sharjah (54 km)
CURRENCY
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)

COUNTRY CODE
+971

ELECTRIC POWER
G

TIME ZONE
GMT +4

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
N/A

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
N/A

Average Temperature

January
18.9 °C
February
19.4 °C
March
22.2 °C
April
26.1 °C
May
30.6 °C
June
32.2 °C
July
34.4 °C
August
35 °C
September
32.8 °C
October
28.9 °C
November
25 °C
December
20.6 °C

Dubai airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

You can get between Dubai Airport (DXB) and the city center using the available buses or metro. Buses run round the clock from outside the airport's three terminals and cost between 0.75 and 2.00 euros. The metro runs from terminals 1 and 3 between 06:00 and 23:00, and a ticket costs around 0.50 euros.

Average time from airport: 10-15 minutes

Distance from airport: 4 km

TAXI:

The distance between the city and the airport is about 4 km, and the taxi fares can vary depending on where you're going - the meters start at 6.25 euros.

Average taxi price: 6.25 euros

CAR RENTAL:

Miles&Smiles members earn up to 4,000 bonus Miles when you rent with our partner Avis. You get 500 Miles for every domestic or international rental with an additional 1000 Miles for 3-6 day bookings, 2000 Miles for 7-9 days and 3500 Miles for 10+ days.

Average car rental price: N/A

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Thanks to our partnership with Booking.com and Jolly, you can earn 2 Miles for EUR 1, which you can spend anywhere from friendly family lodgings, 5-star hotels, hostels to villas.

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