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**Local Transport Options:**
- Metro: Modern, efficient, and covers major areas (fares from AED 3–7). Check timings—some lines close by midnight.
- Buses: Extensive network, air-conditioned, integrated with Metro using the same card system.
- Taxis: Safe, metered, widely available. Fares start around AED 12 plus distance/time charges.

**Travel Cards:**
- Nol Card: Used for Metro, buses, trams, and even some water taxis. Available at stations and select outlets.

**Ride-Hailing Apps:**
- Careem, Uber: Both widely used; slightly more expensive than regular taxis.

**Google Maps:**
- Very accurate for driving and public transport routes.


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Getting Around

**Credit Cards:**
- Accepted almost everywhere—hotels, restaurants, taxis, and malls. Visa and Mastercard are standard; American Express also widely used.

**Cash:**
- Good to have for local markets (souks), small cafés, or tips.

**Bold**ATMs / Money Exchanges:
- Easy to find in malls, hotels, and commercial areas. Exchange rates are competitive in official exchange houses.


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Payments

Not mandatory, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving 10–15% in restaurants is common for good service.

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Tipping

- Dubai is very safe with low crime rates.
- Respect local laws—public intoxication and inappropriate behavior are strictly penalized.


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Safety

- Dress modestly in public areas—shoulders and knees covered, especially during Ramadan or in traditional places.
- Public displays of affection are discouraged.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating or drinking in public during daylight hours.


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Local Etiquettes

**October–April:**
- Mild to warm (20–30°C), peak tourist season. Pack lightweight clothes and a light jacket for cooler evenings.

**May–September:**
- Extremely hot (can exceed 45°C). Stay indoors during midday, use sunscreen, and stay hydrated.

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Weather

**SIM Cards:**
- Etisalat, Du, Virgin Mobile. 
- Buy at the airport or malls with passport ID.

**Wi-Fi:**
- Widely available in hotels, malls, and cafés. Speeds are generally high

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Connectivity

- Stay hydrated—heat can be intense.
- Drink bottled water; tap water is safe but may taste chlorinated.
- Carry sunscreen and wear hats outdoors.


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Health

**Counterfeit Products:** 
- Be wary of too-good-to-be-true deals

**Tour Offers:** 
- Book desert safaris or city tours with reputable agencies.

- Generally, scams are rare due to strict regulations.


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