In this page:
Accommodation |
Eating Out |
Getting Around |
Time and Time Difference |
Climate |
Electrical Standards and Measurement Systems |
Paying |
Speaking |
Emergency Numbers |
Communications
Eating Out
- Rules For Eating Out
- It is recommended to tip even if service is technically included in the bill (at 10% of the amount in Dubai and 16% in Abu Dhabi). Restaurants generally serve from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Meals are paid at the end.
- Food Specialties
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Middle Eastern specialties like mezze (assortment of salads and sauces in which flat bread is dipped), grilled meat specialties, matchoub (spicy lamb), mensaf (lamb dish served with a white cheese sauce and rice).
- Drinks
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Consumption of alcohol is permitted for non-Muslims in the Emirates, except in Sharjah. Consumption of alcohol is prohibited during Muslim festivals, as is offering alcohol to Muslims.
- Dietary Restrictions
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Pork is prohibited. During the month of Ramadan, eating, drinking or smoking in public places is not allowed. Muslims are not served in the restaurants and hotels during hours of fast.
- Table Manners
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Emiratis use their right hand to eat. Using the left hand is considered poor manners.
Time and Time Difference
- Current Local Time
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It is %T:%M %A In Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- Summer Time
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No summer time
Map of the Time Zone
Climate
- Type of Climate
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There are two seasons: the temperate season from November to April (with temperatures between 12° C and 30° C) and the hot and humid season from May to September with temperatures reaching up to 50° C. There are sand storms in the months of March and April.
Average Annual Temperatures and Rainfall
Electrical Standards and Measurement Systems
- System of Measurement Used
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Metric system
- Unit of Measurement of Temperature
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Degrees Celsius
Use our service Measurement Converter.
- Electricity
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220V
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50Hz
- Type of Electric Socket
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G
- Type of Telephone Socket
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British (Ajman and Abu Dhabi), US RJ-11
- DVD Zoning
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zone 2
Paying
- Domestic Currency
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UAE Dirham
- ISO Code
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AED
- To Obtain Domestic Currency
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It is difficult to exchange traveler's cheques outside of the big cities. It is possible to withdraw cash directly from ATM machines, but depending on the exchange rate offered, it may be better to use an exchange office.
- Possible Means of Payment
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Bank cards are accepted in most cases. The trader may, however, take a commission on the transaction which can be 2% of the purchase amount.
To Find a Cash Machine Where You Need, Use the ATM locator
Speaking
- Official Language
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Arabic
- Other Languages Spoken
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Persian, Urdu and Hindi in relation with expatriate communities.
- Business Language
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English
Emergency Numbers
Police |
999 |
Fire stations |
997 |
Ambulance |
998 |
Communications
- Telephone Codes
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To Make a Call From the United Arab Emirates, Dial 00
To Make a Call to in the United Arab Emirates, Dial +971
- Mobile Telephone Standards
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GSM
- National Mobile Phone Operators
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There are two operators, Etisalat and du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company).
Availability of Internet
- Internet Suffix
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.ae
- National Internet Access Providers
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Etisalat and DU
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Latest Update: November 2024