Jimspeco Travels holiday packages include flights from most Nigeria capital cities to Dubai International Airport. A direct flight from Lagos takes 6 hours and it’s 10 hours from the Abuja. When flying to Dubai remember that your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date! You do need a valid Dubai tourist visa. When you arrive in Dubai and proceed through immigration, your passport will be stamped.

The official currency in Dubai is the Arab Emirate Dirham (AED). The AED is known also as just the Dirham, or the Dh for short. The exchange rate from AUD is roughly 2.8 which means that $1 AUD is equal to approximately $2.8 AED. This rate is obviously subject to change—it will vary depending on currency exchange rates at your time of travel. You can exchange currency at the airport, at a bank or at one of the many currency exchange providers around the city.

Dubai is easy to travel around as there are plenty of great public transport options available. The Dubai Metro is the world’s largest automated driverless train system. It extends the length of the city—from the airport to the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa, plus there’s another line connects the old-world suburbs to the Downtown Dubai hub. Up to 643 passengers can be accommodated on a single track and service wait times range between 3.75 minutes to 7.5 minutes in rush hour and off peak times. The metro is inexpensive, with a day pass costing around $5. Other transport options include driverless cars (in trial!), taxis, Uber and, most recently, Uber Helicopter!

Staying connected is easy in Dubai. The Wi-Fi network is absolutely incredible and you can connect at the airport, at the beach or in private cars for free! The aptly named WOW-Fi network is a key feature at the Dubai International Airport. With a speed of up to 100mbps, travellers can enjoy a connection at least ten times faster than many internet users would get in their homes while they wait for their flights. The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority have a similar initiative across the city’s culture and heritage sites. The Authority is committed to providing high quality facilities that support creativity, innovation and cultural exchange and believe that a fast Wi-Fi network can help this.

We promise you will not run out of things to do in Dubai! There are so many incredible malls, boutiques and souks that shopping might as well be a way of life. Sightseeing is an experience like no other too. There’s Burj Khalifa, Emirates Towers, Jumeriah Mosque and much more to see around the city. Dubai even has beautiful white beaches for you to get your dose of the sea. Enjoy a different kind of sand too, cruising along on a desert safari.

It’s a big misconception that you can’t drink in Dubai. While it’s not a booze-fueled city, non-Muslims can drink within local laws. The legal drinking age is 21. Alcohol can be served anywhere that is attached to a hotel, but there are designated dry areas. It’s illegal for Muslims to drink and offering it to them can cause a lot of trouble. Drinking or being intoxicated in public is strictly prohibited and there’s zero tolerance for drink-driving. Both can result in hefty fines, imprisonment or deportation.

Arabic and English are the official languages in Dubai but many expats also speak Hindu, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Tagalog, Persian, Chinese and Malayalam. English speaking visitors will find it easy to get by with around 75% of Dubai’s population speaking English as their first or second language. It can also be helpful to know some basic Arabic, including ‘min fadlak’ (please), ‘shukrun’ (thank you), ‘marhaba’ (hello) and ‘maasalaamah’ (goodbye or with peace).

People love traveling to Dubai all around the year. If you are still looking for the best time for a Dubai tour to enjoy the artificial beaches, outdoor activities, exciting events, and live entertainment. If you like summers, June to August is the best time. Whereas if you want a pleasant climate November to March is recommended for a Dubai trip as The winter season starts to fly.

There is an endless list of famous places in Dubai and a plethora of things to do on a Dubai trip. Dubai really has it all, with everything from larger-than-life theme parks to impressive shopping malls. In recent years, Dubai has emerged as one of the most urbane and trendy destinations in the world. In fact, you will either need a month-long vacation or several shorter trips to explore the entire Dubai. Few famous attractions include Burj Khalifa at the top, Legoland, Dubai Aquarium, IMG world of adventure, etc.

A very simple answer to that is ‘Dubai metro’. The Dubai metro is one of the world's most advanced metro systems and is the most convenient mode of transportation in Dubai. There are also many other modes of transportation which one can choose once in Dubai are taxis, buses, the monorail, and water taxis. To book a cab in Dubai, call a taxi or use Uber or Careem, which are both app-based cab services. If you want to go exploring, you could also rent a taxi.

No, ladies traveling to Dubai need not wear a hijab while sightseeing or moving around the city. There no such dress code. However, ladies should cover their heads and shoulders while visiting mosques and certain public places on their Dubai trip.

The Dubai festival is now the world's longest-running shopping festival. It begins at the end of December every year and ends by early February. There is a number of activities such as live shows and events, raffles, performing arts, concerts, etc.

Fridays are known for Jummah Prayers in Dubai and hence banks, government, and private offices are shut as it is a weekly off. However, all the tourist places, malls, restaurants, shopping centers are open except few shops which shut down for an hour or so. So, if a Friday comes in your Dubai trip, it wouldn’t be a problem.

Dubai is generally safe to visit for tourists since Dubai has a very low crime rate.

Passengers departing Dubai Airports will need to do a PCR test only if it is mandated by the country they are travelling to.
A rapid PCR or Rapid Antigen test will be available at the airport to travelers departing from Dubai if their destination country requires it.
Passengers are advised to check the travel protocols of their carrier and arrival destination.

Note: Airlines have the right to deny travelers if they display any symptoms of COVID-19.

Yes, Dubai is an expensive city, but not exorbitantly so for travelers on a holiday. Dubai ranked 58th most expensive city in the world. Yet, the city offers relatively good value for money for all their travelers.

The currency in Dubai is the dirham.

Yes, having cash before you arrive allows you to obtain transportation and other necessities such as food and drink more quickly and a hassle-free Dubai trip.

Yes, weddings can be planned and hosted in Dubai with an increased capacity to 60%, not exceeding 300 attendees. Elderly people and those with chronic conditions are advised not to attend gatherings.

Responsibilities of travellers:

Adhere to all official measures and requirements established by the Dubai Government and other countries before travelling and after returning to Dubai.
Disclose any symptoms before travelling by filling in the form provided by airlines.
Tourists will bear the costs of examination and treatment abroad, in the event they are infected with COVID-19, so are advised to have international health insurance coverage that covers COVID-19 before travelling.
Take precautionary measures and self-monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19
Follow the isolation guidelines in the case you show symptoms on arrival and the result is “positive”.

All children below 12 years of age are exempt from the COVID-19 PCR test

Yes, ensure you have medical travel insurance with international coverage that covers COVID-19 before travelling.
Customers purchasing an Emirates airline or FlyDubai ticket from 1 December 2020 benefit from additional multi-risk travel insurance provided by AIG Travel or NeXT CARE through to 31 March 2022, including cover for COVID-19 and overseas medical expenses.