like to know about Dubai before planning a trip to the area. Of course

I really just scratched the surface. So in this article, I'm going to

give you some more great tips for your journey so that your experience

in Dubai is as pleasant as it can possibly be. Keep reading to find

out more.

Let's start off with language concerns. A lot of people worry about

going to a foreign land because they don't speak the language and

wonder if they're going to be able to communicate. Well, this should

put your mind at ease. While the official language is Arabic, English

is widely spoken and understood by most of the people there. So you

should have very little trouble communicating while there. Bring an

Arabic/English dictionary just to be on the safe side.

Okay, I know a lot of people like to drink, so let's get this issue out

of the way so that you don't get into any sort of trouble. You can get

alcohol in any hotel club, restaurant or bar. However, restaurants

outside the hotel are NOT allowed to serve alcoholic beverages nor are

you allowed to bring any inside. These laws are STRICTLY enforced, so be cool.

Photographs are a big thing with tourists. Who doesn't bring a camera

with them when they go and visit a foreign land? Well, here's what you

need to know about taking pictures. It is normal and acceptable to

take common tourist photos of the area with these exceptions. It is

considered offensive to photograph Muslim women. Don't do it. Also, if you're going to photograph men from the area, ask permission first.

Photographs of government buildings and military installations are a

big no-no.

What about getting around in the area? This is no problem. You have a

choice of a number of transportation modes including taxis, car rentals

and even water taxis. This is a great way to travel between Dubai and

Deira. Water taxis will take you right across the creek from one place

to the other. There are also fully air conditioned water buses.

In the last article in this series, I'll go over some more great tips.

In the meantime, check out the resource below for all your Dubai tourism needs.