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U.A.E. - Dubai

ports dubai beachDubai Cruise Terminal at Port Rashid is where cruise ships dock. This is a very well-developed terminal, in fact there are three separate ones, considered one of the five top luxury cruise ports in the world. There are plenty of facilities at the port itself, there are shops and eateries, currency exchange shop, post office, even a concierge to organise shore trips. There is a business centre with free Wi Fi as well. Getting around is very easy, plenty of taxis (very affordable in Dubai, just make sure the driver always has the meter on) and most of the shopping malls send their shuttles to pick up potential customers from the port. It’s not really possible to walk to anywhere. The nearest metro station is about 12 minutes by car away. Dubai International Airport is 15 km away or 25 minutes by car. Central Dubai is the same distance.

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Local Information

The local currency is the Australian dollar (AUD). Australia has eliminated the penny and cash transactions are rounded up to the nearest nickel. All major credit cards are accepted everywhere. There are plenty of ATMs and exchanging money is easy. You can exchange cash at one of the money exchange shops at the city centre. Smaller, independent shops tend to have better rates than banks and established shops like Travelex. Make sure you check the market rate and ask if there would be any commission charges and fees. If you use your cards to draw cash from an ATM, make sure you have notified your bank you would be spending time abroad and you are aware of any transaction fees. More and more banks and financial companies now tend to offer cards with no additional fees when using abroad, so it might pay off for you to check if you can get such card before travelling.

Opening hours and bank holidays. Most shops and shopping centres in Darwin are generally opened to 10 am to 6 pm, with some of them working until as late as 10pm and only some of them are closed on Sundays. Traditionally most shops are closed for Easter, Christmas and New Year’s Day. There are number of National bank holidays as well and some shops will be closed, so do make yourself familiar with those, especially if your time is limited.

Tipping in Australia is not as common as it is in Europe and the United States. There are jars for tips, but they are hardly used. You can tip if you are happy with the service, but you don’t have to. There are no service charges added to your bill at restaurants either.

It is common knowledge that English is the language of Darwin, so you would have no problems being understood.

The local time in Darwin is GMT+9.30 and the International dialling code is + 618.

Things To Do

ports dubai burj khalifaHead off to Burj Khalifa in central Dubai. Still the tallest building in the world since 2008, it offers not only magnificent vistas of Dubai from its observation deck, but is also a viewing platform for the Dubai Fountain show – an explosion of colour, music and water in motion.

Don’t miss a visit to Dubai Aquarium – one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world, located at Dubai Mall – the world’s largest mall. It’s a home to more than 33000 aquatic animals of over 200 species. The Underwater Zoo is also here.

Seeing the Etihad Museum is an absolute must if you wish to learn more about the history of the United Arab Emirates. The former name of the building is the Union House and this is where the leaders of the seven emirates have signed the declaration that outlined the formation of the UAE. Opened only recently, in January 2017, the museum holds a permanent collection of artefacts and presents interactive programmes and educational experiences that describe all aspects of the history of the Emirates. It also aims to provide information about the constitution of the Emirati nation.

The Grand Mosque of Dubai is a monument of worship that can hold up to 1200 worshipers and has the tallest minaret in Dubai – 70 metres of height. This Persian style building blends beautifully with the surrounding structures in Bur Dubai and is an architectural masterpiece with its 9 large and 45 small domes, artistic mosaic work and handmade wooden ornaments.

ports dubai falconerThere are a lot more attractions in Dubai worth mentioning. The rulers of the city put great efforts into building the first, the tallest, the largest, the fastest, the most luxurious and the best of everything, so the city is a home to some record breaking attractions mentioned above – the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall, but also home to the world’s only 7 star hotel – Burj Al Arab, the world’s highest restaurant At.mosphere at 441.3 metres, the only indoor Ski slope at Mall of the Emirates, the world’s largest indoor theme park – ports dubai gold soukIMG Worlds of adventure and many more. The thrill seekers can car race at Dubai Autodrome, the nature lovers can see The Green Planet Dubai, and those looking for cultural experiences can visit the XVA Gallery Dubai. For an authentic taste of Dubai we recommend taking an “abra” (traditional boat) to explore Dubai creek, taking a stroll around a couple of the world renowned markets in Dubai, called “souks” – the Gold Souk, the Spice Souk and the Textile souk. You can take a glimpse into how local used to live at the Heritage Shindagha Village or try your skills at Dubai’s oldest tradition – falconry.

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