Dubai travel have many options, ranging from shopping, playgrounds, to simply enjoy hotels and resorts.
So many choices, Manager Overseas Promotion (Asia Pacific), Abdulla Shahab Shayan give some tips if you want to travel to Dubai in an interview after the ceremony KompasTravel Experience Dubai Media Gathering, Le Meridian, Jakarta, Wednesday (10/21/2015).
Here are some things to know and be prepared prior to Dubai.
1. Research
The first research to be done is to find what the festival is in progress on the date of arrival. Festivals can be very helpful. In January, for example, there is a Whole Sale Festival which offers a variety of discounts. Then in May there Surprise Summer Festival.
"This month the weather in Dubai was hot (40 degrees), but the price is cheap, and besides, we have put all the indoor activities in the festival," said Shahab.
COMPASS / RATIH P SUDARSONO Metro Dubai become a mainstay of mass transport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, because it reaches almost all corners of the city and connect with other public transport modes.
While towards the end of the year (October-December) there are a variety of festivals held on the Dubai Motor Festival featuring luxury cars and antique to the Dubai International Film Festival which features films from around the world.
"This event also becomes the arena of young talent and young director’s skill performance through his films," said Shahab.
Not to mention their Food Festival, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, to the various local festivals.
The second research to do is travel plans. Specify the destination and what activities to do in Dubai, so time is not wasted consider where to go.
If you do not have time, can use the offer of the itinerary of Dubai Tourism. "We've got the itinerary for one day up to 7 days, all can be adapted to the customer's wishes," said Shahab.
2. Do Visa Online
creating a visa to Dubai can be done online. Visitors can simply upload the conditions required along with a white background photo. Duration of manufacture can be up to 30 days. For more information can be seen in dubaivisa.netz.
COMPASS / RATIH P SUDARSONO Series of Dubai Metro trains into the WTC Station in downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday (05/06/2015). This mass rail line there under the ground, on the ground parallel to the road, and there is also a kite lines.
3. Need to Hire Vehicle
Dubai is a city with the largest and longest metro line in the world. Almost all destinations in Dubai can be reached by metro. If you want to use a taxi can also, do not be afraid fooled.
Shahab ensure no term local prices and international prices. "All the same can be treated the same price," he explained.
4. Understand Cultural
Basically the clothing is not a problem in Dubai according to its place of origin. Bikini still is used on the beach. "Just do not wear a bikini to the mall is not the problem," joked Shahab.
English has become the language of daily there; the communication can be more easily. Shahab also briefly mention should avoid talking about politics. This can be quite sensitive.
5. Understand Your Rights
'Know Your Rights' is the program and the team that prepared the Dubai Tourism to help customers if they feel cheated. If there are tourists experienced theft or got a reasonable price is not at the mall, they can contact the 'Know Your Rights' to be followed.
International airports Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
But the story is different when shopping in a street market (street market). Prices there can be negotiable, even Shahab insists must bid. Dubai itself into the 20 safest countries in the world.
So he assured so as not so scared about the safety of their own even if it comes as a woman.
6. Enjoy the evening World
although part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 85 percent of the velocity of money in Dubai in the world tonight. In fact, every Tuesday in Dubai there is Ladies Night Out.
7. Target Family
Dubai is not suitable for the type of backpack travel. In price and gives access to the Dubai international standard quality. If you also want backpacking, Shahab given a choice of staying in two- and three-star hotels and eat from a roadside stand. But for the large fixed costs of other activities.
"Travel to Dubai is not for backpack, better targeting our families," said Shahab.
Dubai is one of seven cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). So far direct flights to Dubai there are a new Indonesia from Bali, using the Emirates.
