Touring with your family in such a place is one of the most awesome things you could consider. The truth is, a lot of people together with their families spend their time just wandering around Dubai even if the tour was very unofficial. Dubai has a unique passion especially during holiday seasons no wonder it is considered as one of the top tourist spots across the globe. International celebrities tend to spend their weekends diving into the depths of Dubai’s waters. Here, one can find rejuvenation, peace of mind and family bonding like no other.

During the Shopping Festival, the demand for reservations is heightened. Families and even couples work their way out to experience even a day’s off of Dubai sun. There are several reasons why people come to Dubai. Some may opt for seeing the different sights, others prefer to shop till they drop, and majority would just like to explore the different spectacle the place offers. Nevertheless, Dubai shopping is considered as women’s best friend. 

Another exciting part of visiting Dubai is the fact that there are several theme or amusement parks made for the entire family to enjoy. Amusement parks are created in accordance with fancies and whims of kids and adults alike. Theme parks are one of the main reasons why tourism in Dubai flourished. Some of the popular amusement parks in Dubai are:

• Jumeirah Park – located near the Hilton Beach Club, Jumeirah Park has twelve hectares of houses and parkland meant for children as their play ground. Here, the family can enjoy food kiosks, jetty areas, barbeque sites and even areas where people can play volleyball.

• Creekside Park – this is considered as one of the most popular and largest amusement parks located in Dubai. With 96 hectares of lawn area, a botanical garden sprawls which serves as a place of security for more than 280 species of plants. It also has several flower gardens and a fallaj or what is commonly known as the traditional irrigating system.

Visitation in Dubai wouldn’t be complete without going to the skiing proper – Ski Dubai. This is considered as the only skiing resort located within the Middle East. Artificial snow and subzero coldness is provided to exactly make tourists feel that everything is real. This serves as a nemesis for dryness and heat reigning supreme in the region. Kids will love the idea of making snow balls and sliding through slopes riding skis or either snowboards.

Other things to do in Dubai are horse back riding, hot air balloon, and paragliding, desert skiing, scuba diving, surfing and boating. These activities will surely bring out the happiness in your children’s face. So before things get crowded, make reservations at this very moment together with the assurance that you are to experience a wonderful time in Dubai.

There are numerous jobs in Dubai that one can engage into. Incomes would range from 500Dhs up to 100,000Dhs. What are the job types in Dubai? Look below for answers. You’ll never know when something might interest you.

Doctors

There are varieties of nationalities who are mostly trained in western countries prefer salaries that range from 20,000-50,000Dhs. The amount of salary given depends on the clinic or hospital where the doctor works.

Manual labor

This is the type of job which is demanding on the part of the person and yet salary only ranges from 600-1000Dhs every month. Majority of the workers involved in this kind of employment came from Asian countries and cities like Pakistan and India. Those who are working in construction sites are sometimes paid as low as 370Dhs per month.

House partners

This refers to the people whom you need to maintain the integrity of your home and life of your family. People who are included are drivers, security guards, maids, gardeners and nannies. Majority of this population works about 7 days every week but is paid similar to what construction men are being paid for. For Indonesian and Filipino maids, the minimum wage should be 700Dhs every month. That was according to the agreements which were signed by the respective government officials involved.

Receptionists and secretaries

They earn about 3,000 up to 6,000Dhs every month that spells out longer hours of working. If you were upgraded to become your boss’s personal assistance and not just a secretary, salary will go up reaching 10,000Dhs. You have higher chances of being hired if you are fluent in Arabic and English language.

Professionals

These include lawyers, teachers, architects, pilots and accountants. Their representation comes from different parts of the globe which holds some of the most reputable people therefore a higher fee is expected of the company to give. These professionals tend to earn 3,000 – 35,000Dhs. 35,000Dhs is not that bad.

Taxi drivers

Transportation drivers would earn about 300Dhs on a daily 8-hour basis. According to drivers, they tend to earn less than the said amount because they only receive a portion or percentage of the income which sums up about 1,000-3,000Dhs every month.

There is no minimum salary that was extended by the government. Fact is, salaries tend to increase or decrease based on the demand it prices on the people. Above all, the benefits that workers can get would include housing, allowance, transport allowance or a personal car, medical insurance and sometimes, a return ticket for you to go back to your country.

What’s good about Dubai is that, the city is tax-free. Income taxes are not present although the possibility of having a regulation regarding it is being discussed which may unlikely happen soon. You are still bound to pay taxes which are implemented in your country. Still, this depends on the country where you came from.

There is a standardized driving period in Dubai though sometimes, it gets to become abysmal. According to studies, Dubai has one of the highest death toll percentage related to car accidents or particularly the ones that happen on the highway. This is precipitated and otherwise exacerbated by the powerful resistance of luxurious and expensive cars who entitles their owners to run their cars like crazy.

Because of this problem, traffic regulations are now implemented to answer the call of driving issues in Dubai. Some of the new traffic rules and regulations are the following:

• There will now be a fine of 20,000Dhs and a year’s stay in jail for those who will be caught drunk driving. That is just the minimum. This is the same rule when it comes to having a hit-and-run. Driving without appropriate license or a vehicle that is not licensed for will be penalized. The penalty has a minimum of 500Dhs and being in jail for about three months. Majority of fines regarding traffic offenses are increased.

• Credit cards are not longer acceptable as payment for petrol stations like EPPCO, EMARAT and ENOC.

• Dubai police will adhere to using radar guns to be able to find out if there is a violation to the rule of keeping the speed to a minimum (60km/hr). This was not yet enforced.

• Owners of vehicles who give consent to unlicensed drivers to use their car will be penalized. This will include tourists who have no United Arab Emirates license.

• For those who want to exchange their foreign license to be able to acquire a Dubai license, he or she must have at least 21 driving lessons and pass the driving test.

Driving in standard

Typically, cars in Dubai are being driven left-handedly and traffic is expected to stay on the right side of the road.

Noting driving hazards

If you think camels are the main transportation fare, that would be unlikely because they are now seldom seen inside the vicinity of the city. On the other hand, camels are still considered dangerous due to the fact that camels don’t understand traffic rules and policies and therefore will not submit to any of it. If one accidentally hits a camel, it’s the driver’s fault. That is why, it is much better that camels are kept outside the city to save their lives as well. The dilemma when hitting a camel is that it is very much expensive. Aside from worrying about the front portion of your car, you would also worry about how to pay the owner of the camel. You have to remember that animals tend to topple down the road and move pretty fast. That is why; you have to take caution when driving.

To be able to enjoy your stay in Dubai, you have to make sure that everything is under control most especially the way traffic goes. In this manner, driving around Dubai wouldn’t be much of a worry.

Because of Dubai being popular with the nightlife, a lot of tourists expect that liquor will be served in any establishment that they enter into. But that is a misconception although adherence to the law will not get you into trouble. Rules regarding alcohol are as follows:

1. A business establishment or venues for drinking should have with them permits to serve or sell alcohol or else consequences will be imposed.

2. Alcohol is prohibited to be sold during religious holidays celebrated by Dubai. Even in daylight hours of Ramadan and non-Muslims, alcohol will not be provided.

3. Drinking of alcohol in public places is strictly a no-no; whereas there is a zero-tolerance regulation on driving drunk. If anyone is caught on a head-on collision and was found out that the one driving is under the influence of alcohol, that person will stay for a month or more inside prison and pay a fine.

4. Alcohol is not sold in supermarkets; only non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Therefore alcohol can only be bought from a licensed outlet mentioned by the government of Dubai. This will ensure that people will adhere to the policy of Dubai.

5. When visiting bars who are authorized to sell alcoholic beverages, it is a must to carry an identification card so that the management will tolerate you drinking alcohol. Minors who are considered having the age of 21 below are not allowed to go into bars.

So far, alcohol is very much available to non-Muslims in all hotels and bars within Dubai. Some of the bars and clubs that allow drinking alcohol are the following:

Clubs like the Planetarium is housed for its stylish London accent. Ramada Hotel and Scream are warehouse-type venues which give out some of the latest scene in music to their ongoing crowds. Astoria Hotel has become an institution for club fanatics for it creates a mainstream choice of different kinds of music and shelters them with a restaurant wherein a live band plays.

Bars

A Rooftop Swimming Pool which is located at the top of Hilton Dubai Creek has a small bar but entails visitors to appreciate the beautiful sunset. The Terrace Bar, located inside Park Hyatt has a bar that touches the Creek. This is very much applicable for couples who would want to have a quiet, fine-dining time together because light music is played on the background. 360 degrees is a new addition to the Jumeirah Beach Complex. This location has an open bar which accumulates the outstanding views of the beach hotel. The Sky View bar which is inside Burj Al Arab has live bands – both international and local although reservations must be made before one can enter because of the demand in seating capacity.

For those who are planning to spend their vacation in Dubai and wants to enjoy inside bars and clubs, it is very much advisable that one is identified as a non-Muslim before barging into drinking.

One of the newest and largest shopping centers in Dubai, Mall of the Emirates is located on Sheikh Zayed Road. This area includes more than 200 shopping boutiques, a Ski Center, and highly advanced cinemas. It has numerous international chains notwithstanding luxurious stores that highlights branded items. Restaurants and cafes are very much crowded compared to other malls. Attached to it is the Kempinski Hotels which offers restaurants and bars all licensed to serve alcohol therefore is advantageous for tourists who are into a bit of booze. Located just above it is the Arabian souvenir shop wherein one can enjoy purchasing different oriental and native items strictly made by the people in the community. 

Deira City Center

This is considered as one of the most popular malls in Dubai having Virgin Megastore, Debenhams and Zara as some of the top international street brands. Visiting Dubai wouldn’t be complete without taking a stream down Deira City Center. This mall includes numerous cafes, restaurants and multiplex cinemas. For traditional textiles and souvenirs, it has a gigantic Arabian Treasures department. The newest extension features several top of the line boutiques and the fittest restaurants. At the end of the mall, the Sofitel Hotel is strategically located having restaurants and bars that offer warranted alcohol.

Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Located on Jumeirah road, Souk Madinat Jumeirah offers its visitors more than 70 shopping stores, wide-range bars, restaurants and cafes, a theatre and even a nightclub. This is one of the most targeted and expensive malls which make tourists become interested in spending their time. Here, restaurants and bars are allowed to sell alcohol for tourists and even local residents. Wandering within the mall is an experience visitors wouldn’t regret because of the resemblance of a traditional souq although; it maintained modern comforts of an air conditioning system.

Jumeirah Town Center

Located on Jumeirah Beach road, tourists can get exclusive fashionable gift items, skin and beauty products. Here, shopping is stress-free for the environment is made so as not to tolerate any exhaustion to those who will step forth. With an open, spacious and bright atmosphere, Jumeirah Town Center emphasizes shopping relaxation at its tranquility without leaving important details of shopping like wide varieties of diners namely Café Ceramique, Simply Healthy, Sumo Sushi and more. The town center is also the stop-over of females who are into beauty products and services whereas going to places like Paris Gallery, Wax Lounge, Nail Station, and Kaya Skin Care.

Ibn Battuta Mall

This mall features themed areas of six recognized countries namely: Egypt, Andalusia, China, Persia, India and Tunisia. Aside from wide range shopping stalls, it also offers stores selling top branded items. Like all other malls, has multiple cafes (like Starbucks) and restaurants although alcohols are not served. The mall has exhibitions of different inventions, astronomy and Islamic science. Attached outside it is the House of Prose, referred to as one of those bookshops in Dubai which offers second hand books.

One tip when going through the malls that were mentioned – if you want to purchase the cheapest groceries and electronics, majority of the malls have Carrefour which is like a hypermarket. Knowing the strategic locations of the different malls in Dubai will give you a better idea where to start shopping.

Dune bashing

Also known as desert safari, dune bashing is done by riding an SUV with a desert driver specialist. It’s like riding on a rollercoaster; the desert driver will give you the time of your life by surfing the SUV through sand dunes. After which, you will be able to enjoy sundown from a vantage point so strategic. The journey will end in a lavishing dinner together with dance and music to be able to complete the entire course of the trip. If you wanted to experience hard core experience, you might want to settle for dune bashing till you get carsick and throw up. That would be exciting and will put your stomach to the test.

Skiing

Before, this was not possible but now, Dubai has one of the largest ski centers located inside the Mall of the Emirates which offers both snowboarding and skiing. For an indoor area, the slopes are large enough to accommodate skiers. Equipments are readily available for renting. The temperature within the area is about negative four degrees Celsius which is cold enough to bring your tendons to its freezing point. If you were not ready for the ride that would be fine because the area supplies almost everything the moment you enter although some equipment is being sold. Two hours of skiing or snowboarding can cost about Dhs170.

Sand, Sea, Shore

Dubai owns some of the sandiest and whitest beaches known across the globe. Because of which, opportunities to test the water is being offered in resorts and beaches. Temperatures of beach water would range from 22 degrees Celsius during winter season and 35 degrees Celsius during summer time. You have to expect that beaches are quite salty which means that a little dip can cause instant tan. Because of some offshore construction, diving activities were put to a limit. If one wishes to mingle with marine life, there is an hour and a half journey to Fujairah, Khor Fakkan and Sharjah enclave wherein one can dive into the depths of its water and appreciate the coral reefs which tend to support wide-range marine life.

Cruise

Dubai creek serves as the foundation for Dubai’s existence. Its ports used to serve trading vessels coming from different parts of the globe including the Middle East, Africa and India. Now, some of the old culture regarding shipping still exists. When in a Dubai Creek Cruise, one can go round the area and fascinate one’s self in some of the oldest and original buildings during the olden times. Some of which are the defense structures and custom house.

Sand golfing

This is one kind of sport that is typical of Dubai. If you are getting bored with the traditional way of playing golf, then try it with sand.

Hot air balloon

Best done during early sunrise and sunset, riding a hot air balloon gives tourists the opportunity to be mesmerized with the Dubai mountains and dunes of the desert. This is more appreciated by kids who would love to see the entirety of Dubai.