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Travel advice for Dubai

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Dubai

Currency

UAE Dirham

(AED)

Language

Arabic

Time zone

GMT +4

Flight duration

6 hours 55 minutes from Gatwick

The Dubai Fountain, Dubai

Best time to go to Dubai

Baking hot temperatures and sunny days are the norm all year round in Dubai. Average daily temperatures sit in the 30s from May to September, and August is the hottest month – it’s not unusual for the mercury to climb into the 40s. If cooler climes are what you’re after, it’s best to visit between November and March. As for rain, there’s not a lot of it here – but February’s by far the wettest month of the year.

Passports & Visas

British passport holders will be given a 40 – day visa on arrival into the UAE For the most up-to-date passport and visa information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates/entry-requirements

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates/health.

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