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Good day Habibi! Let’s assist you in your journey by means of Dubai.
Although English is usually utilized in Dubai as the primary language of communication, we guess there are nonetheless loads of expressions and names you’re unfamiliar with!
That can assist you de-code Dubai jargon, we’re right here to assist with this glossary of phrases to make use of in Dubai. Some are Arabic phrases, others are derived from Arabic however utilized in on a regular basis English, and a few are firm names, model names or acronyms that pop up all over the place you go in Dubai!
If we haven’t bought the reply you’re after right here, go away us a notice within the feedback, and we’ll get our interpreters onto it! (We’ve group members who additionally communicate Urdu, Farsi & Tagalog, so we’ll assist one of the best we will!!)
Dubai Glossary of Phrases & Lingo – A to Z
You’ll hear these phrases come up again and again when planning your Dubai journey or when you are right here, so right here’s a useful information on tips on how to perceive these phrases and place names.
Abu Dhabi – {metropolis and Emirate} to the west of Dubai; that is the nation’s capital metropolis and largest Emirate with a lot of the nation’s oil reserves
AED – the foreign money of the nation
Ain Dubai – the identify given to the large statement wheel on Bluewaters Island (that presently stays ‘closed for enhancements’)
Ajman – {metropolis & emirate} the smallest within the UAE, sitting north-east of Dubai on the Persian Gulf.
Al Ain – {metropolis} second largest metropolis in Abu Dhabi Emirati, sitting on the Oman border, additionally referred to as the Oasis Metropolis.
Arabian Gulf – The official identify is the Persian Gulf, however maps domestically continuously relabel this to the Arabian Gulf.
Bluewaters – a man-made island sitting adjoining to JBR and the Palm Jumeirah.
Burkini – a modest swimsuit worn by Muslim ladie.s
Careem – the key personal rideshare service that operates in Dubai.
Dibba – an space of the UAE located on the east coast, it falls throughout the UAE and Oman.
Dirham or Dizzers – the foreign money of the UAE.
DPR – initials for Dubai Parks & Resorts, house to Legoland and Motiongate theme parks in Jebel Ali.
DXB – the airport code for Dubai Worldwide Airport, mostly used as a reference to town too.
Etihad – the nationwide airline of the UAE working from Abu Dhabi airport, Etihad Airways.
Emaar – a significant stock-market-listed Dubai property developer; you will note their signage all over the place!
Fujairah – {Metropolis and Emirate} Sitting on the east coast of the UAE, going through the Gulf of Oman.
GCC – Gulf Cooperation International locations. Neighbouring Gulf area international locations, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain & Kuwait, with whom the UAE is in cooperation with at a political and financial stage.
Habibi – {Arabic} a time period of endearment (feminine Habibti). Actually ‘my love/beloved’ however can be utilized as a time period of endearment amongst buddies and colleagues.
Hala – taxi firm
Hatta – an space of Dubai to the south of town on the Oman border, in style for outside recreation.
Inshallah – {Arabic} God Keen. Very continuously tagged onto the tip of a sentence, which means “I’ll do my finest’ (or an excuse why one thing will not be achieved!)
Ishy Bilady – the UAE’s nationwide athem.
JBR – Jumeirah Seashore Residences is a well-liked beachfront residential and resort space.
JLT – Jumeirah Lake Towers is a enterprise and residential space of town.
JVC – Jumeirah Village Circle is one other suburban space of town.
Khalas – {Arabic} cease or end, can be utilized to point you’re achieved consuming or extra forcefully, telling somebody to depart you alone.
Khorfakkan – a part of the Sharjah emirate sitting in an exclave on the east coast throughout the Fujairah emirate.
Maktoums – the ruling household of Dubai Emirate.
Marhaba – {Arabic} Good day
Musandam – the Omani enclave that sits to the very most northern tip of the Arabian Peninsular.
nol – in Arabic actually means fare; it’s the ticket that you must use public transport.
Ramadan – the ninth month within the Islamic calendar, a particular time for Muslims all over the world, additionally referred to as the Holy Month.
RTA – Acronym for Street Visitors Authority, accountable for all roads and public transportation in Dubai.
Ras al Khaimah – {metropolis and Emirate} to the northeast of Dubai, recognized for the Hajar Mountains and excessive outside journey actions.
Salam – {Arbaic} means ‘peace’ however is continuously used as a salutation.
Salik – the street toll system for Dubai’s main roads.
Sharjah – {metropolis & Emirate} the adjoining emirate to the northeast of Dubai.
Shukran – {Arabic} Thanks.
Suhoor – Breakfast (or extra generally in Dubai a middle-of-the-night meal) taken earlier than dawn throughout Ramadan ti gasoline up earlier than the day’s fasting
The Palm – Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island (there are two Palms, however the second in Jebel Ali remains to be uninhabited.
Wallah – {Arabic} I swear by/to god.
Yalla – {Arabic} let’s go! Phrases of encouragement and pleasure (and generally frustration at somebody’s sluggish tempo doing one thing), usually yalla, yalla!
Yas Island – {a partially} man-made island in Abu Dhabi Emirate, house to many in style points of interest reminiscent of theme parks and a Grand Prix Observe.
Vital Data for Dubai
- Forex: The Dirham, AED fastened to USD 3.67
- Plugs: British Three Pin Sort G
- Ruler of Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Ruler of the UAE: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed al Nayhan
- Faith: Sunni Muslim majority
You’ll get extra quick details and geography classes in our information “Is Dubai a Metropolis or a Nation?” (NB – no it’s not! It’s considered one of 7 Emirates of the United Arab Emirates!
Earlier than you go… Extra vital issues it’s best to know when planning a visit to Dubai
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