Visiting a foreign country is not easy, you need to follow several rules and regulations before onboarding. Many people do not have much information on how to plan a Dubai Trip. Well don’t dwell on it too much, you are by no means alone in this. There are masses of people going through the same thing. We’ve prepared this travel guide for all the Indians out there, who want to plan a Dubai Trip.
The blog will cover all the necessary information an individual must be informed about. Thereupon, do not waste keeping you here, we will start the blog now.
Calculating the best time to visit
First things first, while starting with the vacation plan, the first thing to cover is what will be the ideal time to visit Dubai. Upon extensive research, we found that November month will be the best time to visit. Here’s why:
- It is the end of the summer season thus the scorching heat of Dubai will be bearable.
- This period is the beginning of the travel season hence Dubai will not be hosting too many tourists.
- The hotel bookings for the stay are moderately priced because November is the off-season.
After confirming the dates, jot down a list of Dubai Tourist attractions and the nearby hotel to stay in.
Places to Visit
Following the confirmation of the date, it is time for the main part, places to explore in Dubai. Supposing that you plan to take a week-long vacation, we have a list of places you should visit:
- Day 1 – Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros World (5 hours to explore properly)
- Day 2 – Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Underwater Aquarium and Zoo.
- Day 3 – Desert Safari Ride (Morning, Evening, and overnight desert safari package)
- Day 4 – Lego Land or any other adventure park
- Day 5 – Miracle Garden, Emirates Mall, Dubai Global Village (a lot of walking)
- Day 6 – Marina Walk, Dubai Garden Glow, and View at Palm
- Day 7 – Dolphin Show, Old Dubai, Museum of Future.
Check out the ticket prices of each of these places and plan the travel itinerary accordingly.
Flight Tickets Booking
Compare the prices and schedules of different airlines, and book the tickets you find suitable as per your schedule. It is advised to book the tickets first, as you’ll need them for the approval of a Dubai Visitor Visa. Remember the following points while ticket booking:
- Book in Advance
- Go on weekdays like Tuesday for cheaper ticket price
- Ensure that the flight timings are as per your schedule
Obtaining a Dubai Tourist Visa
Getting the Dubai visitor visa is an online procedure, individual do not have to take the hassle of visiting the embassy in person. Go to the online portal apply for a visa there, and upload the correct documents as asked.
Alternatively, the airlines you’ve booked the tickets from provide visa services as well, but it comes with an additional cost. For example, the Emirates Airlines. You can even reach out to any travel agent in Dubai, they can help you obtain the visa in a short period.
Purchasing Tourist SIM and Mobile Data Package
There are two reputed telecom providers namely:
- Du
- Etisalat
The Dubai tourists will receive one free Du Sim/passport of a 2 GB data package valid for 24 hours only. You can get this sim at the immigration counter itself. However, if you think that the 2 GB data pack is not enough then go for the Etisalat sim. You’ll get an unlimited data pack with it. Upon exiting the metro station you’ll find the Etisalat counter, purchase your sim from there. The sim will be valid for 30 days.
Travel in Dubai using Public transport
Planning a Dubai trip will surely put a dent in your pocket, and to make in your budget, use the public transport services of Dubai. Some metro stations might have a long queue, especially for the Burj Khalifa, to avoid this scenario, you can purchase an NOL card. With a card, you can save a couple of minutes.
For the places that are far away from the metro stations, go for Dubai taxis rather than Uber bookings. Taxis are a lot more cost-efficient.
Making Payment for things
Every place accepts the payment via credit cards. You can enable the International Transaction services on your Indian Credit card. Remember to keep your sim on so that can receive OTPs on the number. And no there is no additional charge for receiving international messages.
With this, you can plan your Dubai travel itinerary. Think about all the factors before booking the tickets for anything.
