Country description

About 4 million of inhabitants. The most numerous is the Indian Diaspora the number of people in which exceeds 1,5 million persons, the country is inhabited by the considerable quantity of natives from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Philippines and other countries.

State language

Arabian, English is widespread.

Currency

Dirham, is equal 100 fils. The circulation includes coins of 5 and 1 dirham, 50 and 25 fils; banknotes of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 dirham. The American dollars are everywhere accepted for payment, however it is better to pay in dirhams.

Transportation

All taxi in Dubai are equipped with counters. In others emirates there are also taxis without counters. Getting into such car you should agree the pay in advance. Women are recommended to sit on the back seat.