5 myths about Dubai. A place where you have to grab your wallet literally and figuratively?
We refute 5 myths circulating about Dubai, a popular travel destination to the United Arab Emirates * Pixabay.com
Go abroad for tourist purposes is accompanied not only excitement but also anxiety. The more exotic the country, the more fears are born in the minds of future travelers. As an example of the source of such indecision, you can give Dubai - a place fascinating tourists, but also raises many questions.
Is the city belonging to the United Arab Emirates ( UAE) a destination only for tourists with a stuffed wallet? Are its inhabitants a crooked eye on Westerners, since they have grown up in Islamic culture? Can visitors, especially tourists, feel safe there? We refute the 5 myths about Dubai.
Dearness
Let's not be beaten - Dubai, famous for its luxuries, is a top-of-the-range product and is a travel destination with more expenses than if we were traveling to one of the European Union countries. This does not mean, however, that a trip to a city dripping with gold must lead to huge sacrifices or financial bankruptcy.
Prices in Dubai can positively surprise - a taxi ride is about twice cheaper than in Poland, and an admission ticket to the Dubai Museum costs about PLN 3. Holiday homes and hostels are an alternative to exclusive hotels. And in the summer season - contrary to ours - the costs of flight tickets and park tickets drop by 30-50 percent.
Although the wealth of Dubai can be seen every year, not everything you can buy there is megadore * 123rf.com
Intolerance
The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim state, and the law in Dubai is based on principles derived from Islam. Nevertheless, the multicultural city is famous in the Middle East for its religious openness - next to Muslim mosques, Christian churches and Hindu temples operate freely.
Contrary to appearances, there is also great tolerance for European fashion. Tourists, however, must respect local customs - do not drink in public places, do not parade in a swimsuit through the city or ask for permission for a photo, especially native Dubai. You should also remember that Dubai is 80 per cent city of non-Arabs, i.e. immigrants.
Dubai is a city with a Muslim origin. The society is not homogeneous here, however, and the emirate is known for its openness to tourists from countries with a different culture *
Danger
In Dubai you don't have to keep an eye on your head because it is one of the safest places on Earth. The crime rate is close to zero, there is practically no theft or assault, so the local police do not have to make an effort. It is a merit of strict law - for committing a crime immigrants face imprisonment and deportation. In the Muslim world, Dubai is a place where ladies can feel safe. A city living on tourism treats security issues in terms of image. Interestingly, the United Arab Emirates took first place in terms of social respect for women in the global Social Progress Index.
In the 2014 Social Progress Index ranking, the United Arab Emirates took first place as the country with the lowest crime rate * Photo Dubai Police / Facebook
Mordor
As one of the financial centers of the world economy, Dubai appears as a modern metropolis, on which map office buildings dominate. There is no shortage of glass skyscrapers here, but tourists looking for historical charms and cultural impressions will also be able to find something for themselves. And this " something " is quite a lot.
The charm of old Dubai is reflected in traditional bazaars with gold and oriental spices, historic buildings in the oldest district of Al Fahidi or centuries-old buildings at the archaeological site of Jumeirah. The picture is complemented by cultural facilities such as the Dubai Museum, Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeological Museum and the Center for Cultural Alliance named after Sheikh Mohammed.
Historically, Dubai also has something to hang on to. The photo shows a fragment of the oldest district of the city - Al Fahidi. * Dubai Tourism
Nature
A gigantic metropolis that provides only entertainment typical of a vibrant city. Yes, some think of Dubai. However, city attractions are not everything. Dubai grown in the desert also provides contact with nature. Just 30 minutes drive from the city to spend the evening / night in a complete wilderness, in very simple and modest conditions. On the camel's back, you can take a trip to the local nature reserve, where Arabian gazelles or oryxes await. And in the city itself enclaves of flora and fauna are the Miracle Garden flower garden, the Dolphin Bay on the island of Palma Dżamira, a huge aquarium in the Dubai Mall or the underwater zoo at the Atlantis The Palm hotel.
In the desert near Dubai there is a zoo where you can see the endangered oryxes. * Desert Safari Platinum Heritage
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