
Dubai's futuristic skyline and luxury shopping, Abu Dhabi's culture, and desert adventures. Ultra-modern hub between East and West.
Visa on arrival for Japanese passport holders (30 days, free). Passport must have 6 months validity.
Arabic is official. English is widely spoken — it's the business lingua franca. Most services are in English. Large expat population.
Dubai Metro is modern and efficient. Taxis and ride-hailing (Careem/Uber). Well-maintained highways. Dubai-Abu Dhabi is 1.5 hours by car.
Highly cashless. Credit cards accepted everywhere. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay widely used. ATMs abundant. AED is pegged to USD.
Desert climate (extremely hot May-September, pleasant November-March). Dress code is relaxed in tourist areas but modest in public. Ramadan affects dining hours. Alcohol available in licensed venues.
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