Explore Dubai

Dubai is without a doubt one of the most unique cities in the world. This city is any traveller’s dream. Dubai has historic sights, futuristic architecture, active night life and out-of-this-world attractions. The list of things to do is endless.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Arabic is the official national language, but English is spoken more widely
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
United Arab Emirates Dirham
UTC+04:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
An average meal for two people at a midrange restaurant would be 164 AED (R840). Shawarmas can be found all over Dubai and they are as litTRYe as 1.3 AUD (R6.66) to 2.8 AUD (R14.35).
Drinks
Beers are around 6 AED (R30.76)-9.50AED (R48.70) but night clubs can often charge prices of up to 25 AED (R128.61).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis charge a flat rate of 1 AED (R5.13) and 0.5AED (R2.56) per kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
One-week unlimited MetroCards are 118 AED (R605) per person. There are 88 bus stops around the city, making this more expensive than taxi’s but you can also hop off at a less popular tourist destination and experience true Arabic culture.

Things to do in Dubai

Visit the Dubai Mall; Watch water dancing shows at the Dubai Fountain; Explore Palm Jumeirah; Dubai Creek; Eat; Shop and Beat at The Walk and Beach at JBR; Take a stroll at Dubai Marina; Kite Beach; Experience the Emirates desert dunes at Dubai’s Desert; Etihad Museum; Dubai Canal; Dubai Opera Center of Culture; IMG Worlds of Adventure indoor theme park; City Walk outdoor shopping; Dubai Parks and Resorts; Take epic views of old and new Duban and Dubai Frame.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Rabies
  • Polio
  • Measles
  • Meningitis
  • Mumps and Rubella
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • VPN
  • Water bottle
  • Activated charcoal
  • Handsanitizer
  • Copy of travel documents
  • First Aid Kit
  • Universal Adapter
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Camera
  • Sun Hat
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans entering the United Arab Emirates need a valid passport and a visa.