Dubai - Useful Information
Inoculations
No inoculations are essential for Dubai, but Hepatitis, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio vaccinations are recommended for elderly or infirm travelers, or those intent on exploring further from the city.
Useful Numbers
Dialing code: International country code: + 971 (United Arab Emirates) Area code: 4
Emergency Numbers
Police: 999
Fire: 997
Ambulance: 998
United Kingdom Consulate
Tariq Bin Ziyad Road Next to Rashid Hospital P O Box 1636 Dubai Tel: 800 225522
UAE Currency
Dubai's currency is the Dirham, referred to as either the Dh, or the AED (the United Arab Emirates Dirham). 100 fils = 1 Dh. Notes come in denominations from 5 to 1000 Dhs.
Climate
Dubai is blisteringly hot in summer, with temperatures from June-September ranging from 30 to 40 degrees Centigrade. Cooler, and better by far, are the months from September to May, ranging from 20°C-25°C, but nights can get cold in winter. Rainfall is rare, with winter having the most precipitation, although it's hardly ever what you'd call a downpour.
Timezone
GMT + 4