Are you planning on visiting Dubai, one of the most glamorous cities of the United Arab Emirates? It is a wonderful place and one of the greatest modern cities, filled with many luxurious offers and architectural wonders, including the tallest skyscraper in the world, and one of the biggest shopping malls in the world.
This is truly a place you should visit at least once in your lifetime, but in spite of its luxuries, tall and flashy buildings, it’s a city with millions of citizens, a fast pace of living, big crowds and high temperatures. And, for someone who isn’t used to this kind of tempo of living, it can get pretty stressful.
Luckily, there are quite a few useful tips you can learn from long time residents, and for new visitors who are unfamiliar with Dubai, these can come in handy. Regardless of whether you are visiting Dubai for business or pleasure, this guide will help you have a stress free stay and let you enjoy the city’s beauties.
Avoid the long immigration controls
The authorities of the United Arab Emirates are working on it, however, there is a high chance that you will face a long and annoying waiting line for passport control when going to Dubai.
There is a solution to this problem, instead of facing a long wait, you can speed up the process and get whisked through for a small fee and even get a personal escort to guide you through the whole ordeal. There are three “packages” you can choose: bronze, silver and gold.
- Bronze: if you take the bronze package, look at the screen and wait for your name to pop up.
- Silver: with the silver package, you will be welcomed by a person that has your name on his board.
- Gold: someone will meet and greet you and you will have additional perks.
This deal is especially good for people who have health issues and can’t handle waiting for a long time.
Book your visit to Burj Khalifa on time
You are in Dubai, you will certainly want to visit the tallest skyscraper in the world. The observation deck has an amazing view of the whole city and this touristic attraction has a well-planned route that offers a lot of things you can learn, as well. Because of its popularity, this destination needs to be booked in advance.
Daily fast track tickets are limited and, besides allowing you to stay at the deck for a short period of time, you will also be charged almost three times more. Even the slots that are pre-booked sell out very fast. To avoid the uncertainty, book in advance and enjoy the magnificent sights from above the clouds.
Go on a frying pan adventure
One of the most amazing ways to experience Dubai in a completely different way, away from all the rush, commotion and noise, is to go on a frying pan adventure. You will get a unique chance to eat your way around the city, while at the same time learning more about the various different cultures you can find here. This is a truly relaxing activity that will make you forget about your worries.
Regulate your medication
Some opiates and medicines based on Codeine, which are legal in most western countries, are banned in Dubai. To avoid any inconveniences with the authorities, make sure that you check the list of banned drugs online.
As a solution to this issue, you can contact a home pharmacy service that can deliver similar medications (which are legal) to the address where you are staying, so that you can remain in perfect health during your stay. In case you need some other medication, these home pharmacy services are at your disposal 24/7.
Some other things you might consider before heading out is your visa, medical and travel insurance, and getting a lot of sunscreen if you have sensitive skin. Take care of everything well in advance, so that you can blend in and enjoy your stay.