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Dubai travel guide

United Arab Emirates · 3h 20m from Mumbai — when to actually go, how long the visa really takes, what you will spend per day on top of the package, and who this trip is genuinely wrong for.

Best time to visit Dubai

Nov – Mar. December to early January is peak: the weather is perfect and so are the prices.

Visa, money and practicalities

Visa: e-Visa, 3–5 working days — ~₹7,500 per person, we file it
Currency: 1 AED ≈ ₹23.8 — ₹1,000 ≈ 42 AED
SIM: Tourist SIM ~₹1,000 — du / Etisalat counters at DXB
Power plug: Type G (UK 3-pin) — Your India adapter will not fit

What nobody tells you about Dubai

The Metro does not reach half of what you came to see — Palm Jumeirah, Global Village, the desert camps. Budget ₹1,200–1,800 a day for taxis, or your "cheap" Dubai trip quietly stops being cheap. Alcohol is licensed-venue only and roughly triple Indian prices.

Who should skip Dubai

Skip Dubai if you want greenery, old streets or a slow trip. It is a city of malls, towers and air-conditioning — brilliant at that, and honest about it.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

Nov – Mar. December to early January is peak: the weather is perfect and so are the prices.

What will I spend per day in Dubai beyond the package?

On top of what your package covers, budget roughly budget ₹1,800, comfortable ₹4,500, no limits ₹12,000 per person per day.

What should I know before booking Dubai?

Who should not go to Dubai?

Skip Dubai if you want greenery, old streets or a slow trip. It is a city of malls, towers and air-conditioning — brilliant at that, and honest about it.

Plan a Dubai trip

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