Calling
The calling code to the UAE is +971. Arabic is the official language though English is widely spoken. The capital city is Abu Dhabi yet Dubai is the commercial center.
Currency
AED is the official currency of the UAE. The exchange rate is US$1 = AED 3.67. Currency exchange services are widely available and are usually better in shopping malls than in hotels.
Climate
We expect very pleasant and cool days during the 2026 edition of the MENACTRIMS Congress with temperatures within eighteen to twenty two degrees Celsius.
Safety
Dubai is quite safe yet it is recommended to always have a cellphone and your identification card on hand at all times. 911 is the Dubai Police phone number.
Why you should Visit Dubai
Dubai is one of the few cities in the world that has undergone such a rapid transformation—from a humble beginning as a pearl-diving center to one of the fastest-growing cities on earth. Dubai today is a tourism, trade, and logistics hub, earning itself the reputation of being the ‘gateway between the East and the West.’ It is also considered the dynamic nucleus of the Arabian Gulf region.
Home to just over 4 million people from more than 200 nationalities, Dubai is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Living in Dubai has much to offer: it is safe, politically stable, centrally located, and has a good education system, healthcare facilities, and modern infrastructure.
For more information, visit: www.visitdubai.com