Official Exchange Rate
US $1.00 = UAE Dirham (AED) 3.673
[Note: Foreign Exchange outlets in Dubai offer AED 3.65 = US $1.00
(a good rate). Most
Dubai hotels offer between AED 3.55 - 3.60 to US$1.00
International Calling
UAE country code: +971 Dubai city code: 4
Etisalat Mobile code: 50
Du Mobile code: 55
U.S. and the UAE Time Difference
9:00
a.m. Eastern Standard Time is equivalent to 6:00 p.m. Dubai time.9:00
a.m.
Pacific Standard Time is equivalent to 9:00 p.m. Dubai
time.
U.A.E. Workweek
Sunday - Thursday for the government sector, and some private
companies
Saturday- Thursday (half day) for most private sector entities.
Weather in late February
Temperatures: balmy
with average:
Highs
75‑85 F Lows
65‑75 F
Rainfall: negligible.
Transportation
Taxis are metered.
Taxi Fares: Dubai Airport to any of our show hotels is approximately
AED 40-45. ($11-$12). Taxi fares from our show hotels to the Dubai
World Trade Center and Conference Hall (show site) are no more than
AED 20 ($5.5).
Nearly all international car rental companies operate in Dubai.
Vehicles are available, but pricey.
Book early to ensure you are booking a vehicle of your choice.
Visas
U.S. and E.U. citizens do not need a visa if staying less than 30
days. Upon arrival to
Dubai, request a "Gratis" entry visa at immigration.
Dress Code
It is recommended that during the Show formal business attire is
worn by the exhibitors. Normal attire
could be worn in Dubai. Avoid extravagant or revealing clothes.
More information on Dubai may be found on
Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
website.
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