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Dubai, UAE

Modern desert city. Strict dress code in public and traditional areas. Indoor malls are air-conditioned and cold.

Total Items

24

Essentials

11

Climate

20–45°C (summer: 40–45°C; winter: 18–25°C)

Best Season

November–March (winter)

👕Clothing9 items

Modest clothing (shoulders + knees covered in malls/old city)Essential

Swimwear (for pools/beach, not public areas)Essential

Smart-casual outfits (restaurants, malls)

Light jacket / cardigan (malls + restaurants are very cold AC)

Comfortable walking shoesEssential

Formal outfit (if dining at Burj Al Arab level restaurants)

Abaya / scarf (women, for mosque visits)Essential

Provided at Dubai Frame and mosques but better to bring

Sandals / comfortable flats

SunglassesEssential

🧴Health5 items

Sunscreen SPF 50+ (intense desert sun)Essential

Lip balmEssential

Moisturiser (very dry air in AC)

ORS sachets (summer heat dehydration)

Personal medications (declare at customs if controlled)

📄Documents & Money6 items

Indian passport + printed Dubai e-visaEssential

Return flight tickets

Hotel booking confirmation

AED cash (for markets, tips)Essential

Credit/debit card (accepted almost everywhere)

Travel insurance

🎒Gear4 items

Power bankEssential

Universal adaptor (Type G)Essential

Camera

Comfortable bag (not too flashy for Deira/souks)

Do NOT Bring

  • Pork products (technically illegal to import)
  • Medications containing codeine without prescription documentation
  • Revealing beachwear outside beach areas

Local Tips

  • Dubai Metro is cheap, fast, and air-conditioned — use it
  • Friday is the weekend — malls open late, Friday prayers midday
  • Ramadan: eating/drinking in public during daylight is prohibited
  • Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory (10–15% at restaurants)

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