Oil contributes just 20 per cent of economic production. Climate Sunny, blue skies can be expected most of the year.
Rainfall is infrequent and irregular.
The mean daily maximum is 24C in January to 41C in July. The official language is Arabic but English is widely spoken and understood. Religion Islam is the official religion of the UAE and there are a large number of mosques throughout the city. Clothing Dubai has a relaxed dress code, but care should be taken not to give offense by wearing clothing which may be considered revealing, such as low-cut dresses, very short skirts, or tight jeans. Men should always wear a shirt or top in public.