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Dubai Useful Information
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About Dubai City
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Location
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: Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
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Area
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: 1,287.4 sq km (497.1 sq mi)
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Population
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: 1 422,000 (2006). 75% males & 25% females
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Ruler
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: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. UAE Vice President
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Time Zone
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: GMT/UTC +4 (standard time)
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Dial Code
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: +971 (4)
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Currency
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: UAE Dirham. Symbols: AED & Dh. Exchange: Dhs. 3.7 to $US 1
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Language
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: Arabic (Official), English (widely spoken), Hindi, Urdu & Persian
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Religion
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: Islam (Official), Catholic, Hindu, & Buddhist
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Ethnic mix
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: 60% Asian, 25% Emirates, 12% Arab & 3% Western
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Electricity
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: 220/240 volts AC at 50Hz. Standard: 2/3 pin plugs
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Website
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: www.dubai.ae
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Emergency Phone Numbers
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Ambulance
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: 998/999
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Police
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: 999
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Fire
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: 997
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Electricity
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: 991
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Water
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: 991
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Directory Enquiry
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: 181
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Dubai Airport
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: 224 5555
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Etisalat Telecoms
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: 222 8111
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Main Hospitals
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Hospital
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Address
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Telephone
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Al Maktoum Hospital
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Nr Fish Roundabout, Deira
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+971 4 228 4584 |
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American Hospital
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Nr Al Nasr Leisureland, Bur Dubai
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+971 4 336 7777 |
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Rashid Hospital
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Nr British Council, Bur Dubai
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+971 4 337 1323 |
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Al Wasl Hospital
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Oud Al Metha Rd, Za’abeel
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+971 4 324 1111 |
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Iranian Hospital
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Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah
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+971 4 344 0250 |
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Welcare Hospital
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Nr Aviation Club
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+971 4 282 7788 |
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Emirates Hospital
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Jumeirah Beach Rd, Jumeirah
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+971 4 344 6678 |
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Cedars Int. Hospital
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Shk Zayed Rd, Jebel Ali
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+971 4 881 4000 |
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New Dubai Hospital
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Opp Hamria Market, Deira
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+971 4 271 4444
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Credit Cards
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Visa
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: 223 6888
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Mastercard
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: 332 2956
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American Express
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: 336 5000
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Diner's Club
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: 349 8200
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National Bank of Dubai
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: 800 4767
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Citibank
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: 800 4000
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Emirates Bank Int.
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: 800 4080
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Commercial B. of Dubai
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: 800 4474
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Main Banks
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Bank
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Address
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Telephone
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National Bank of Dubai
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Baniyas Rd, Deira |
+971 4 226 7000 |
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National Bank of Abu Dhabi
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Bank St, Burjuman Centre |
+971 4 222 6141 |
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Union National Bank
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Al Maktoum St, Al Maidan Tower |
+971 4 221 1188 |
| Standard Chartered Bank |
Al Mankhool Rd |
+971 4 352 7523 |
| Citibank |
Khalid Bin Al Waleed St, Bur Dubai |
+971 4 507 4110 |
| HSBC |
HSBC Building Baniyas Sq, Deira |
+971 4 353 5000 |
| Lloyds Bank |
Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah |
+971 4 342 2660 |
| First Gulf Bank |
Al Yamamah Tower, Deira |
+971 4 227 8627 |
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Dubai Islamic Bank
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DIB Building Port Saeed Rd |
+971 4 295 3000 |
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Public Holidays and Major Events |
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Date
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Event
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Description
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1 Jan
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New Year's Day |
Holiday |
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Jan
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Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
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Marathon |
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Jan/Feb
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Dubai Shopping Festival |
Shopping Event |
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Jan/Feb
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Dubai International Jazz Festival |
Music Festival |
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Feb
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Dubai Desert Classic |
Golf Tournament |
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Feb
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Dubai Tennis Championships Open |
Tennis Tournament |
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Mar
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Emirates World Series - Dubai World Cup |
Hourse Race |
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Mar/Apr
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Art Dubai |
Art Festival |
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Apr
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The Bride Show
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Wedding Themed |
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Jun
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Dubai Summer Surprises |
Shopping Festival |
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Sep
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Motexha Textile Show |
Textile Festival |
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Oct
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GITEX Technology Week |
IT Event |
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Oct
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Cityscape |
Real Estate Event |
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Oct/Nov
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UAE Desert Challenge |
Cross Country Rally |
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Nov
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Dubai Rugby Sevens |
Rugby Tournament |
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Nov
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Dubai Motor Show |
Automotive Exhibition |
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Nov/Dec
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Ramadan |
Muslim Festival |
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2 Dec
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National Day Festival |
Independence Day |
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Dec
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Dubai International Film Festival |
Film Event |
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Nov/Dec
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Ramadan |
Major Religious |
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