About Dubai

Dubai is located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the south west corner of the Arabian Gulf. It is exceptionally well known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, and the Emirati people are friendly and bighearted in their approach to visitors. With intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, captivating heritage attractions and a booming business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors every year from around the world.

Due to its location in the northern desert belt, Dubai features a tropical desert climate, with extremely hot and dry summers and mild winters. While the temperature usually goes higher than 45 degree Celsius during summer, it ranges from 14 to 23 degree Celsius in winter. The days are sunny throughout the year. The best time to visit the place is from December through March when the climate is comfortable.

The Dubai Shopping Festival in January - February is a big pull, and hotels often hit peak capacity, so advance booking is necessary if you plan to visit Dubai then. During the winter months you can also catch the Dubai International Film Festival, Art Dubai, Rugby Sevens and other events that take advantage of the perfect outdoor temperatures.

The holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn till dusk, has a significant impact on the city. During Ramadan everyone who visits Dubai, regardless of their religion, should abide by the fast in public throughout their visit. Festivities start with the breaking of the fast at sunset and can continue right through the night hours. Iftar tents open up every night during Ramadan for celebrations. Hotels in Dubai offer extravagant Iftar feasts during this time.

The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country, and therefore the culture of the country should always be respected. That means wearing modest clothing in public places such as malls, and refraining from public displays of affection. Also, Muslims are required to pray five times per day as part of their Islamic faith, so it is important to be aware of prayer times and factor them in when scheduling meetings with Muslim business associates.