DUBAI is a city in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. The best time to visit Dubai is from November to March where the temperature is not that hot.
Direct flight to Dubai will take about 9 Hours
Philippines is 4 hours ahead of Dubai,United Arab Emirates
At the Airport :
1. Exchange a few Dirhmas (AED) to spend for immediate needs like food, cab or metro. I usually bring USD whenever I travel because it is widely accepted & rates are better, then exchange the rest at malls or banks in the city.
Exchange rate as of writing is 1AED = 12.81php (Philippine peso)
2. If you are travelling via the Metro or Bus, you should buy Dubai Metro Card (silver NOL card) https://www.nol.ae/
3. Visitor Sim if you have friends in Dubai - Du Visitor Sim
4. Since metro in Dubai close early you may opt to travel via Cab http://transad.ae/en/Default.aspx
Accommodation :
When I travel I don't usually stay in hotels because I want to experience living like a local, plus hotels are expensive especially in Dubai.My options are Airbnb & Couchsurfing not only can you get to meet people but also live within the budget. I suggest choosing a place near the Red Line of the metro station for accessibility.
Plug Type Used - UAE uses plug type G http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeG.htm
Ski Dubai
Direction : Go to Mall of the Emirates (MOE) Station, Ski Dubai is located on the first floor above Carrefour.
I availed the Pang Friend Encounter worth 185 AED http://skidubaipenguins.com/
You may also watch the March of Penguins for free time is 4.00, 16.00, 18.00 and 20.00 everyday
Tickets are available at http://www.theplaymania.com/offers. SkiFly Combo pass is still available for 300AED
iFly Dubai
Direction : Rashidiya Metro Station, Head to Mirdif City Centre via feeder bus F10 or you can hail a taxi cab.
With the Crew
