What currency is used in Dubai?
The currency of Dubai, and the other emirates that together comprise the UAE, is the United Arab Emirates Dirham. This is often abbreviated to either Dh or AED.
Sheikh Mohammed tells Dubai and Abu Dhabi doubters to shut up
In an unusually frank and forthright outburst, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the UAE, dismissed concerns of a rift between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and insisted that Dubai was well placed to recover from the global credit crunch. Dubai has been hit hard by the global recession [...]
Sport, music and cinema
Music and cinema Because of the large Asian and Western contingents in Dubai, both Bollywood and Hollywood movies are popular and there are many modern, air-conditioned cinemas to choose from. The city also hosts the annual Dubai International Film Festival, which attracts celebrities from around the globe. Dubai also has a lively music scene, with [...]
Restaurants and alcohol
Restaurants Dubai is home to some genuinely world class restaurants. Obviously Arab food is available everywhere in the city, but the diversity of the population is also reflected in the diversity of cuisine available in Dubai. In addition to traditional fare, South Asian and Chinese food is widely available, as is fast food such as [...]
Regular events in Dubai
In addition to major public holidays such as National Day which falls on the second of December every year and celebrates the formation of the United Arab Emirates, and Eid al Fitr which falls on a different date each year and marks the end of Ramadan, Dubai regularly hosts a number of special events. Each [...]