Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates that offers beautiful, shiny skyscrapers, state-of-the-art buildings, and beautiful beaches and sand dunes. Famous as the pearl of the Middle East, Dubai is the home to the 829.8 meters in height of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Even though Dubai is full of glamorous modern attractions, this city also has many cultural highlights for tourists to visit. It takes around 10 hours of flying time to travel from Singapore to Dubai. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Dubai including Burj Al Arab, Crowne Plaza Dubai – Deira, and Voco Dubai. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Dubai such as Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, and Ski Dubai.

When is the best time to fly from Singapore to Dubai?

Dubai is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Dubai is open for visiting is from mid October to late November. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Dubai. The temperature will usually varied from 14°C to 41°C and is rarely below 11°C or above 44°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Dubai, you can plan a travel to Dubai close to the mid of October or end of November, just before the holiday peak starts.

What are the main airports available in Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB) 

Dubai International Airport is the main airport operating in Dubai. It is 14 km away from Dubai. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 15 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Dubai International Airport include check-in facilities, free wi-fi, duty-free outlets, restaurants, ATMs, business center, baggage storage, baby care room, and prayer rooms. 

Places to stay in Dubai

Burj Al Arab – Burj Al Arab is a 5-star hotel located within Dubai city. It is 15 km away from Dubai city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 27 km. The hotel has a total of 202 suites consisting of various room types ranging from Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite, Deluxe Marina Suite, Burj Three Bedroom Family Suite, Burj Two Bedroom Family Suite, Club One Bedroom Suite, Diplomatic Three Bedroom Suite, Panoramic Suite, Presidential Two Bedroom Suite, and Sky Marina Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurants, full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pool, free water park, and health club. 

Crowne Plaza Dubai – Deira – Crowne Plaza Dubai – Deira is a 5-star hotel located within Dubai city. It is 12 km away from Dubai city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 6 km. The hotel has a total of 300 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Deluxe Room, Club Room, Junior Suite, Executive Suite, and Presidential Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurants, outdoor pool, spa, business center, and health club. 

Voco Dubai – Voco Dubai is a 5-star hotel located within Dubai city. It is 5 km away from Dubai city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 11 km. The hotel has a total of 471 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Superior Room, Deluxe Room Scenic, Club Room Scenic, 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Bedroom Suite Scenic Family, Premier Suite, and Executive Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurants, lounge, outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, and business center. 

Highlights in Dubai

Burj Khalifa – A visit to Dubai is incomplete without visiting the Burj Khalifa, a 160-storeys man-made structure. Burj Khalifa also holds many world records for being the tallest building, the building with the most floors, the highest occupied floor, and many more. Burj Khalifa also offers the best views of the Dubai skyline and beyond from its observation deck. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Burj Khalifa. Burj Khalifa is just 3 km away from Dubai city and 15 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 5 minutes to drive from Dubai city to Burj Khalifa and around 20 minutes from the airport. Burj Khalifa opens 24 hours daily with variance types of tickets to be purchased in the range of AED114 to AED533. 

The Dubai Mall – Located next to Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall is the largest destination for shopping, entertainment, and leisure in the world. Featuring over 1,200 retail stores, The Dubai Mall covers more than 1 million square meters in area, which is equivalent to 200 football pitches. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to The Dubai Mall. The Dubai Mall is just 3 km away from Dubai city and 15 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 5 minutes to drive from Dubai city to The Dubai Mall and around 20 minutes from the airport. The Dubai Mall opens at 10.00 am daily, closes at 12.00 am from Sunday to Wednesday, and at 1.00 am from Thursday to Saturday. The entrance fee is free. 

Ski Dubai – Maintaining a consistent temperature of -4°C throughout the year, Ski Dubai is the third-largest indoor ski resort in the world. Ski Dubai offers a lot of activities for the visitors to engage in which are skiing on the slopes, exploring the Snow Park, and meeting the penguins. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Ski Dubai. Ski Dubai is just 14 km away from Dubai city and 25 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 10 minutes to drive from Dubai city to Ski Dubai and around 20 minutes from the airport. Ski Dubai opens daily from 10.00 am to 12.00 am. There are various types of tickets to be purchased in the range from AED210 to AED490 for access to the slopes, from AED190 to AED490 for access to the Snow Park, and from AED230 to AED1,390 for meeting the penguin. Ski Dubai also offers an exclusive membership for one month and three months at AED1,190 and AED2,790 respectively.

Travel tips to Dubai

Travel Insurance

Be it whether you are traveling domestic or international, it is important to gear yourself up with travel insurance. This is pretty much self-explanatory because you will never expect what could happen when you are abroad. Even if you are traveling domestically, should things go out of your control such as accidents or sickness, you will have the leverage of insurance coverage.

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don’t disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do is unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that plan is a good base, but when you are traveling and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure.

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find.