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Dubai (دبي) is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is rather like an independent city-state and is the most modern and progressive emirate in the UAE.

A relatively new tourist destination, Dubai has gained in popularity in recent years. It is essentially a desert city with superb infrastructure, liberal policies (by regional standards), and excellent tourist amenities. Just 5 hrs from Europe and 3 hrs from most parts of the Middle East, the Near East, and the sub-continent of India, Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining, sporting events, and even a few sinful pleasures. It is a city of superlatives: for the fastest, biggest, tallest, largest and highest, Dubai is THE destination.

The weekly day off is on Friday. Note that, since September 2006, a harmonised weekend of Friday and Saturday has been adopted for the public sector and schools. Government departments, multi-national companies, and most schools and universities are now off on Friday and Saturday (after years of a mixed bag of Friday/Saturday and Thursday/Friday weekends). Some local companies still work a half day on Thursday with a full-day on Saturday.

Climate

The city of Dubai is situated on a coastal strip bordered by desert and gets very hot dry on the hottest days and humid during the cooler days in the summer. Cooler, more pleasant weather lasts from the end of September to beginning of May (although note that pleasant is relative, which daily temperatures from October to January and March to May still being in the lower 20s Celsius/70s Farenheit), but be prepared for cold night temperatures. In winter the temperature at night is usually from 10-16 Celsius (50-60 Farenheit). In May, June, July, August and September, the sun is intense and temperatures can touch 45 degrees Celsius in the city and even higher in the desert! The heat coupled with humidity of 60-70 near the coast effectively precludes most activity outdoors for the daylight hours during summer.

December to April generally produces the highest precipitation, which at 10 cm (5 in) still isn't much. Some years yield no more than a few minutes of shower in Dubai. November 2006 brought record rains up to 50 cm of rain with temperatures going down to record lows.


Weather averages for Dubai
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high %uFFFDC (%uFFFDF) 24.0 (75) 25.4 (78) 28.2 (83) 32.9 (91) 37.6 (100) 39.5 (103) 40.8 (105) 41.3 (106) 38.9 (102) 35.4 (96) 30.5 (87) 26.2 (79) 33.4 (92)
Average low %uFFFDC (%uFFFDF) 14.3 (58) 15.4 (60) 17.6 (64) 20.8 (69) 24.6 (76) 27.2 (81) 29.9 (86) 30.2 (86) 27.5 (82) 23.9 (75) 19.9 (68) 16.3 (61) 22.3 (72)
Rain Fall mm (inches) 15.6 (0.6) 25.0 (1) 21.0 (0.8) 07.0 (0.3) 00.4 (0) 00.0 (0) 00.8 (0) 00.0 (0) 00.0 (0) 01.2 (0) 02.7 (0.1) 14.9 (0.6) 07.4 (0.3)
Source: Dubai Meteorological Office 13 April 2008



Dubai Latest News
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Dubai Judicial Institute outlines Training Plan and initiatives for 2010
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0400
 Plan to focus on improving judicial & legal transparency & innovation, creating databases and booklets; and developing training programs based on international standards     Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), a leading centre of law studies and judici
OMAN: OXFORD BUSINESS GROUP LAUNCHES NEW COUNTRY REPORT
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:25:00 +0400
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RTA showcases Dubai Metro project achievement experiment at Asia Pacific Rail Conference in Thailand
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:25:00 +0400
More than 200 delegates & specialists took part in the premier rail annual event   H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) headed RTA delegation that took part in Asia Pacific Rail Conference held in the Thai capital Bangkok; whe
Heads of American Chambers of Commerce visit Jafza, DP World
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:24:39 +0400
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Etisalat Chairman Outlines New Business Models For a Converged Media Industry
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:21:43 +0400
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Top Designer Gives Hat Tips for the Dubai World Cup Glamorous Hats from milliner Shai Tabassi at Wafi
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:37:30 +0400
The right hat is the key to looking stunning at this year’s revamped Dubai World Cup, according to a designer who travels the world making hats for top social events.   As part of Wafi’s collection for the races, milliner Shai Tabassi is displaying and producing her original creations at The Designer Cl
BANYAN TREE UNVEILS REVAMPED XTC RECOGNITION PROGRAMME FOR EXTRAORDINARY TRAVEL CONSULTANTS, FEATURING ALL-EXPENSES-PAID HOLIDAY FOR TOP PRODUCERS
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:18:13 +0400
Buoyed by the excellent response to the Xtraordinary Travel Consultants (XTC) programme for travel agents launched in selected key markets last year, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts unveils a revamped array of privileges for members who secure bookings at all Banyan Tree and Angsana properties. Launched worldwide on 22 February, the im
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence to Host 2nd Annual Red Bull Air Village
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:21 +0400
 Village to Exhibit Full Size Race Plane and Flight Gaming Stations Ahead of Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Abu Dhabi The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a Dubai Properties Group Destination, today announced it will host a Red Bull Air Village at the popular beachfront retail
CEO of DHAs Hospital Services Sector visits Airport Medical Centre
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:03:57 +0400
 Visit aimed to access medical facilities at the centre   A high-ranking delegation of DHA officials visited the DHA Airport Clinic recently to inspect the facilities and services that the centre is providing particularly since Dubai Airport remains to be one of the busiest
Italian Region of Campania at the Dubai International Boat Show: Tradition and Innovation of an Industry Leader
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:51:38 +0400
With one of the largest arrays of new proposals at the Super Yacht Pavilion of the Dubai International Boat Show, Sea Ports - a Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno - and the Region of Campania confirm their companies’ leading position in the world yacht industry.   The Region of Campania has a lo
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Wins at Emirates International Salon Culinaire 2010
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:47:00 +0400
Over 1500 chefs from the Middle East and beyond participated in the Emirates International Salon Culinaire, which is the annual event held during Gulfood, the Middle East’s largest trade exhibition for the food, beverage, food service and hosp
Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s kicks into action
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:43:09 +0400
In just a matter of hours, some of the finest footballers to have graced the game will be in action at 7he Sevens as the Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s kicks off.   Legendary players from eight great clubs will face off in what promises to be a thrilling all-stars tournament, while a host of up-and-coming stars from
National Bonds forges strategic alliance with Emirates Post
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:34:02 +0400
Saving made even easier across the UAE, National Bonds will now be available in over 100 Emirates Post Offices   National Bonds Corporation PJSC, the Shari’a-compliant saving scheme, has announced a strategic alliance with Emirates Post, the national postal services provider of the UAE,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT IN ABU DHABI INTRODUCES ENVIRONMETALLY FRIENDLY TRIKKES
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:26:12 +0400
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi (DoT) announced today the introduction of trikkes that will be used by Mawaqif paid parking inspectors in areas where paid parking is implemented. The trikkes will make their official parking enforcement debut on March 14, 2010.   Eng. Najib Al
UAE Ambassador to Germany, VIPs visit Sharjah's stand at ITB Berlin
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:20:15 +0400
 Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi: Number of German tourists visiting Sharjah has grown by 119% in 5 years     The emirate of Sharjah's stand at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB), being held in Berlin from 10 to 14 March 2010, has been a centre of attention for numerous VIPs a
OCFA holds workshop on Tracking and Recording Official Development Assistance
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:16:32 +0400
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:11:53 +0400
 Heavy investment in infrastructure helping to reduce contraction in construction industry, say organisers of CityBuild Abu Dhabi   Government-led investment in major infrastructure and strategic projects is helping to reduce contraction in construction activity in the Gulf Co-operation C
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:09:47 +0400
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