Con: the heat There is quite a lot of seasonal variation: the winter months, from October to April bring pleasantly warm weather, but the summer can be intolerably hot – see some tips for surviving the heat here. Also bear in mind that Dubai can be quite windy, with dust storms being not uncommon.

What is the biggest problem in Dubai?

Among the biggest problems facing Dubai is its rapid, unplanned manner of expansion.

Are there any homeless in Dubai?

No. The reason there are so few homeless people in Dubai is because the local LAW does NOT permit homeless people to continue living in Dubai, provided they are NON-nationals. It may sound strange, or even cruel, but its the hard truth.

Is there any poverty in Dubai?

This lack of facts should raise some questions regarding the governments concerns and relief efforts. The UAE is one of the top ten richest countries in the world, and yet a large percentage of the population lives in poverty — an estimated 19.5 percent. Abu Dhabi and Dubai control 83.2 percent of the UAEs wealth.

Is Dubai water hard?

Although most desalinated water is soft, word on the street is that our water here is hard (which means soap wont lather properly in it) and that its pumped with chlorine. Also, sun, chlorine and air conditioning are all drying on the hair, and heat and humidity can make hair look frizzy.

Do you tip in Dubai?

While most restaurants will note at the bottom of the menu that taxes and service charge have already been included in the bill, its still common for diners in Dubai to tip the service staff. A figure between 10% and 15% is customary, but this is dependent on the quality of service.