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Visa is required for Nepalese passport holders. I first visited the UAE on a tourist visa. I then obtained a 2-year residence permit twice.
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| S.No | Details | Date | Amount | Currency | Amount (NPR) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~200/night | — | — | — | 600 | Accommodation |
| 2 | ~100/day | — | — | — | 300 | Food & Dining |
| 3 | — | — | — | — | 169 | Activities |
| 4 | Mall free, Aquarium ~130 | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 5 | — | — | — | — | 65 | Activities |
| 6 | Free | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | 180 | Activities |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | 50 | Transport |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | 25 | Transport |
| 10 | — | — | — | — | 200 | Accommodation |
| 11 | — | — | — | — | 80 | Food & Dining |
| 12 | Free | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 13 | — | — | — | — | 63 | Activities |
| 14 | Free | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 15 | — | — | — | — | 40 | Transport |
| 16 | — | — | — | — | 50 | Connectivity |
| 17 | — | — | — | — | 35 | Insurance |
| 18 | — | — | — | — | 100 | Miscellaneous |
| 19 | — | — | — | — | 40 | Miscellaneous |
| 20 | — | — | — | — | 30 | Transport |
| 21 | — | — | — | — | — | AED 1,992 + USD 35 |
| Total | 0.00 | 2,027 |
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The UAE is a conservative country. Keep knees and shoulders covered in public areas, malls, and government buildings. Women should bring a scarf for mosque visits. Beachwear is only appropriate at hotel pools, resorts, and designated beaches.
Alcohol is only available in licensed venues like hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Public consumption of alcohol and public intoxication are offenses that can result in fines or arrest. Never carry open alcohol in public areas.
The currency is the UAE Dirham (AED), pegged to the USD at approximately 3.67 AED per $1. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at hotels, malls, restaurants, and taxis. Small shops, markets, and some taxis prefer cash.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. In restaurants, 5-10% is common if service charge is not included. For hotel staff, AED 5-10 per bag and AED 10 per night for housekeeping are standard. Taxi drivers typically receive AED 5-10 extra.
Do not photograph government buildings, military installations, or airports. Always ask permission before photographing local people, especially women. Taking photos of car accidents or other incidents is illegal and can result in fines.
Dubai Metro is clean, efficient, and air-conditioned with dedicated women-and-children carriages. Buy a Nol card for metro, buses, and trams. Taxis are metered and affordable. The Dubai-Abu Dhabi drive takes about 90 minutes on a modern highway.
November to March offers the most pleasant weather with temperatures around 20-30°C. Summer months (June-September) are extremely hot, often exceeding 45°C, making outdoor activities uncomfortable. Ramadan dates vary yearly and may affect restaurant hours and activities.
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📍 Dubai
Visit the Burj Khalifa observation deck on the 148th floor for sweeping views across the city and desert. Explore the Dubai Mall with its massive aquarium and ice rink, then watch the Dubai Fountain show in the evening. Walk through the atmospheric Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood to see traditional wind-tower architecture and small art galleries.
📍 Dubai
Take an abra water taxi across Dubai Creek and explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira for an authentic trading experience. Visit the Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi Fort and the Jumeirah Mosque, one of the few mosques open to non-Muslim visitors. Head to Dubai Marina and JBR Beach Walk for a sunset stroll along the waterfront with views of the Palm Jumeirah.
📍 Abu Dhabi
Drive to Abu Dhabi and visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with its 82 domes, gold-plated chandeliers, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet. Explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island to see art spanning thousands of years under its spectacular dome. Walk along the Corniche waterfront promenade and enjoy Emirati cuisine at a traditional restaurant.
📍 Dubai Desert
Head into the Arabian Desert for an exhilarating dune bashing experience in a 4x4 vehicle across the golden sand dunes. Try sandboarding down the steep dunes and ride a camel as the sun sets over the vast empty landscape. End the day at a Bedouin-style desert camp with a barbecue dinner, henna painting, and traditional tanoura dance performance under the stars.
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Emirati spiced rice with meat or seafood, seasoned with dried lemon, saffron, and cinnamon.
Spiced meat shaved from a rotating spit, wrapped in flatbread with garlic sauce and pickles.
Golden fried dough balls drizzled with date syrup, crispy outside and fluffy inside.
Slow-cooked wheat and meat porridge beaten to a smooth, comforting consistency.
Grilled camel meat patty served in a bun, a unique Emirati twist on the classic burger.
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Security Ranking
31/100
High risk
United Arab Emirates is currently flagged as a serious-risk destination across the main government travel advisories we track.
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The world's tallest building at 828 meters, dominating Dubai's skyline with 163 floors. Visit the observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors for sweeping views across the desert, coastline, and city. At the base, the Dubai Fountain performs choreographed water shows set to music every 30 minutes after sunset, with jets shooting up to 150 meters — best viewed from the waterfront promenade at Dubai Mall.
📍 Open in Google Maps →One of the world's largest and most stunning mosques, featuring 82 white marble domes, over 1,000 columns, and the largest hand-knotted carpet in the world covering the main prayer hall. The reflective pools surrounding the mosque create a mirror-like effect at sunset. Free to visit and open to all — modest dress is required, and abayas are provided for women. The mosque is breathtakingly illuminated at night.
📍 Open in Google Maps →A dazzling waterfront district of soaring skyscrapers built around a man-made canal. Walk the 7-kilometer Marina Walk promenade lined with restaurants, cafes, and luxury yachts. Take a traditional dhow dinner cruise through the canal, or head to JBR Beach for swimming with the towers as a backdrop. The area comes alive at night with neon-lit buildings reflecting on the water.
📍 Open in Google Maps →A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the UAE's oldest oasis, with over 147,000 date palms irrigated by an ancient falaj water channel system dating back 3,000 years. Shaded walkways wind through the lush palm groves, offering a cool, peaceful escape from the desert heat. The surrounding Al Ain city is known as the Garden City and is home to the excellent Al Ain National Museum and nearby Jebel Hafeet mountain drive.
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