The souks and heritage towns make it ideal for families and history buffs. The plethora of malls makes it fit for shopaholics. Skiing, skydiving, scuba diving and other activities pull in adventure enthusiasts.

November to March is the best time to visit Dubai as these are the winter months. These months are quite pleasant with temperatures averaging around 25 degree Celsius. Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is the highlight of this season and you can find the greatest shopping deals.
April-May is the beginning of the summer with temperatures between 23 degrees and 36 degree Celsius. June, July and August are the hottest months of Dubai, with temperatures hitting 40 degrees Celsius combined with unpleasant humidity. This season, you can find great deals on accommodation and flights except for Ramadan month (which depends on the lunar calendar). The temperature starts to drop a little bit during the autumn season (September-October) and the weather averages around 29 degrees Celsius.

Dubai is a cosmopolitan city that has residents from all over the world and boasts of serving world-class global cuisines. Among the local food, Shawarma (minced meat in Pita bread) is the most commonly available food along with Falafel and Hummus. They cost as little as AED 5 for a budget-friendly meal. Indian restaurants serving snacks are even cheaper. International chains like McDonald's, KFC, Chilis, and Starbucks are present all over Dubai and cater to most of the standard taste buds.
There are lots of Chinese and Oriental cuisine restaurants as well. However, foreign cuisine is dominated by Indian cuisine owing to a large number of Indian migrants. Lebanese, Pakistan, Italian and Mexican cuisines are also quite easily available. Dubai's food, however, is famous mostly for its Kebabs and Middle Eastern delicacies. There are also several cafes to just sit around and relax.
Since UAE is an Islamic country, eating at public places during the holy month of Ramadan is prohibited and travellers should strictly take care of this rule. Unlike other places in the Middle East, alcohol is allowed in Dubai but has its own set of restrictions. Alcohol is available in Dubai at only licensed restaurants and bars which are mostly located in good hotels. However, selling alcohol is prohibited during religious holidays and also during the daytime in the month-long festival of Ramadan. Consuming alcohol is not allowed in public places and there are only a few selected licensed shops that sell alcohol to be consumed at home. The legal age of drinking in Dubai is above 21.

The top things to do in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall, Global Village Dubai.

The top places near to Dubai are Sharjah which is 21 km from Dubai, Ajman which is located 33 km from Dubai, Ras al khaimah which is located 96 km from Dubai, Abu dhabi which is located 122 km from Dubai, Fujairah which is located 100 km from Dubai