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View Middle East on the mapA cosmopolitan city where skyscrapers and desert landscapes meet, with numerous international attractions

Dubai

Dubai · United Arab Emirates · View on map

An international port city on the Persian Gulf, Dubai combines the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, massive shopping malls, and artificial islands with historic districts and desert safaris.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Dubai · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 3.5 million in the metropolitan area (the largest city in the UAE)
Population
A desert climate. Summers are intensely hot, while winters are mild with continued sunshine, making it suitable for sightseeing.
Climate
Arabic (English is widely used in international cities)
Language
UAE dirham (AED).
Currency
November to March (cool and comfortable sightseeing season)
Best time to visit
Local food
Shawarmamachboosmezzecuisines from many countries (richly international)dates
Sights
Burj Khalifa and Dubai MallPalm JumeirahAl Fahidi Historic District and Gold SoukDesert safari
Monthly average high / low temperatures
24°
15°Jan
26°
16°Feb
29°
19°Mar
34°
22°Apr
38°
26°May
40°
29°Jun
42°
31°Jul
42°
31°Aug
40°
29°Sep
36°
25°Oct
31°
21°Nov
27°
17°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: DUBAI INTL · about 9.1 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)151 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and meals cost about the same; coffee, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

AED 2.79
Water 500 ml
AED 18.00
Coffee
AED 22.00
Inexpensive meal
AED 44.50
Local beer
AED 19.00
Big Mac

Prices in Dubai. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

20–30 min
Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Details being researched: Nearest airport

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Dubai”, “Port Rashid” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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