Thinking Of Going To Dubai? Read This!

If you ask the average person on the street where Dubai is and have them point to it on a map, you'll probably have them scratching their head and looking for the nearest exit out of the building. Either that, or searching for a chart of our solar system. And yet, Dubai tourism is BIG. And if you're thinking of going there, you might want to read this article first. It contains a few tips for tourists that will definitely make your stay a lot more enjoyable.

For starters, and I know this isn't a glamorous subject, but it is important that you are aware of certain medicines that are NOT permitted into Dubai. And I'm not talking about just a few. A PDF that is supplied by the Ministry Of Health Drug Control Department is 49 pages long with over 200 controlled substances that are not allowed in Dubai. It is important that you carefully go through this document BEFORE planning your trip.

As for the weather, you will not want for a better place. The climate of Dubai is subtropical. Most of the year you will find nothing but clear blue skies and lots of sun. There is very little rain throughout the year as well. Temperatures can get a little on the hot side however, peaking around 118 degrees. The good news is that it rarely drops below 50 degrees. So don't even think about packing anything more than a light jacket.

If you're worried about what airline is going to get you to Dubai, get it out of your mind. There are over 80 airlines that fly directly into the area. Major cities such as London, Frankfurt and Hong Kong are only six to eight hours away. So we are not talking about a very long flight, relatively speaking that is. And if you are handicapped or have any kind of physical disability at all, Dubai airport is equipped to handle all your needs.

There is a lot more to cover, which I'll be doing in a followup article. In the meantime, if you really want to know how to get the most out of your Dubai experience, check out my blog below. It explains how to find out everything that you need to know so that your trip to Dubai is the best that it possibly can be.

Dr. Dennis Clark is a retired university professor and experienced world traveler. He provides a complete review of All Things Dubai at his Dubai Vacation Trips blog.