Dubai: How to prepare for your trip

Applying for a face is the first step when planning to travel to Dubai. Citizens of some countries in the world don’t necessarily need them for a given period.

However, some are required to obtain their visa in advance. Others, such as the French, can obtain it as soon as they arrive at Dubai airport, and for a maximum of 3 months. To avoid unpleasant surprises, we recommend that you check the visa requirements for your country before flying to Dubai.

Although the weather is often fine in Dubai, it’s important to note that the heat is also in full swing, especially at certain times of the year. In reality, there are two seasons in Dubai: winter and summer.

Winter extends from October to April. Temperatures during this period rarely exceed 30°C during the day, and average between 17 and 18°C at night. This is one of the reasons why this period is considered the best tourist season in Dubai.

The period from April to October is, of course, summer. Unlike winter, this is a very hot time of year, with temperatures reaching 40°C and high humidity. However, don’t let this factor constrain your trip, as Dubai has plenty of pleasant surprises in store for you every season of the year.

One of the most important steps in preparing a trip to Dubai is defining a travel budget. Several factors need to be taken into account.

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Contrary to what many would have thought, going to Dubai is not that expensive. For example, a direct flight from Paris will cost you just €700 to €900. If you opt for a flight with a stopover, you’ll need to calculate between €400 and €600.
We also recommend booking your flight six months in advance. In fact, international airlines offer the cheapest seats six months ahead of departure dates. However, this doesn’t mean you necessarily have to make such a booking, but it would be wise to start researching and comparing flight prices early on.

Accommodation

Accommodation prices vary according to whether you are staying in a luxury hotel, a youth hostel or an apartment hotel, which is more economical for longer stays. It should also be noted that overnight stays are relatively more expensive than in France.
You’ll need to budget around €100 a night for good comfort. Don’t hesitate to book a few months in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises on arrival.

Catering and travel

Catering in Dubai is much less expensive. You’ll only need to spend around twenty euros for a restaurant, and even less for street food. The same applies to transportation, which is also affordable. Just allow €1 for a metro ticket. If you want to rent a car for your trip, you’ll need to budget from €150 to €200 per week.

Planning your visit to Dubai

To prepare your trip to Dubai and plan your stay, it’s important to know the best places to discover in Dubai. These include :

• The Burj Khalifa: the highest tower in the world, offering an exceptional view of the city and the spectacle of the fountains;
• The Dubai Aquarium: great fun and free for children under 3;
• The Palm Jumeirah: an artificial archipelago in the shape of a palm tree with luxury resorts and beautiful beaches;
• Dubai Mall: the world’s largest shopping mall.

As this list is not exhaustive, you’ll also find plenty of other great activities on our site.

If there’s one city on earth where you have nothing to fear, it’s Dubai. In this city, the crime rate is almost non-existent. Snatchings, burglaries and robberies are very rare.

However, you’ll need to observe certain principles to ensure your safety in Dubai. For example, it is forbidden for men to walk around without a shirt.
Clothing that is too short, transparent or tight-fitting for women is considered indecent. So dress modestly not only to avoid unwanted attention, but also to respect the local culture.

Avoid taking photos of strangers or Muslim women without their permission. However, you do have the option of taking panoramic images in a well-known tourist area. It is also forbidden to drink alcohol in public, as public drunkenness and/or drunk driving are severely punished in Dubai.