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There are a lot of motivations to book your tour with Memphis Tours. Our organization has been in the business of tailor-made tours since 1955 and pride ourselves on utilizing this experience to make reliably high caliber, customized tour encounters. Our business stretches out all through the Emirates and the Middle East so we are able to provide a level high of service anywhere you would like to travel in Dubai and beyond. Look here for more reasons why Memphis Tours is the best touring option for you and your group.

Memphis Tours is upbeat to offer an "Early Bird" discount for customers who pay the full expense of their tour ahead of time. If full payment is received six months prior to the date of your arrival, a reduction of the quoted cost of your trip will be granted to you by 5%. "Early Bird" rates require full, non-refundable prepayment. Discounted tours are not eligible for date changes or refunds.

Indeed, Memphis Tours provides discounts for private tours that are booked with large groups. For group tours of ten people or more, there will be a discount according to the nature and length of the whole trip. For groups of fifteen people or more, the total amount of the tour will be reduced by the full cost for only one person in the group.

Memphis Tours operators are available 24/7 to receive your booking inquiries via different ways of communication such as email, telephone, or live online chat. You can also submit a request form on the website describing the details for the trip you want to take, its duration, and any other details you can provide and you will receive a reply promptly with a proposal from one of our representatives. - Our toll free number, email, and a link to our chat service can be found at the bottom of our website’s homepage. Also, you can submit a booking request.

We make it very simple for our clients. All you have to do is contact our representatives via one of the ways of communication listed above in question 4. You will then receive a response with the available options to choose from and then you can tailor-make a tour that will suit your needs in terms of budget, duration, and points of interest with the help of one of our travel consultants. Once a plan has been decided, Memphis Tours will send you a detailed itinerary that includes all necessary information and plans for your trip. At this point, you will have to confirm your reservation by paying a deposit. Your reservation will not be confirmed until deposit payment is received by Memphis Tours. The balance of payment will be due on arrival to begin your tour.

The deposit required is usually 25% of the total price of the tour, except during peak travel times like Christmas and New Years, when the deposit will have to be 50% of the total price. You can pay the deposit for your tour using a credit card (Visa and Mastercard are accepted) or a bank order directly to Memphis Tours. Our representatives will be willing to provide any additional information or support you need to complete your payment. If paying the deposit in one transaction is not possible, please contact Memphis Tours to inquire about the possibility of making the payment in installments.

Memphis Tours does not charge any additional fees or surcharges on any transactions that are done using debit or credit card. We accept Visa and Mastercard.

Memphis Tours refund policy is detailed in our Terms and Conditions. The amount refunded depends on how far in advance we are notified about your cancellation. - We grant you a full refund for any amount you have paid in advance in case of weather conditions or circumstances otherwise outside of your control that might prevent the ship from coming into port in case of booking a Shore Excursion from a cruise ship with Memphis Tours for example.

Dubai and the rest of the UAE are very safe to visit. With very low crime rates, the number of tourists that face any kind of theft or other crime in Dubai are very small. The legal system in the United Arab Emirates is of big difference than in many other countries and penalties for breaking the law there may be significantly more severe than you are accustomed to. For instance, public intoxication and public displays of affection are both immediately punishable by imprisonment and drug laws are enforced extremely harshly. Laws may vary between Dubai and the other Emirates of the UAE, as some emirates are more conservative than other. It is recommended that you be familiar with these differences before traveling to any of the othe emirates.

In some of the more conservative Emirates of UAE and Dubai, it is advisable that women keep in mind the different cultural norms when they are dressing in order to avoid extra unneeded attention. You may want to think about covering your shoulders and your knees. These restrictions do not apply in private area and resorts.

Citizens from these countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia) do not need a visa to travel to Dubai or any of the other Emirates. While citizens of the other countries like Australia, Andorra, Austria, Brunei, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, The Vatican, can obtain a free, 30 day visit visa at immigration upon arrival with no prior arrangements. That visa can be extended for an additional 30 days for a fee. Travelers from other countries must arrange for a visa before they travel and will be required to have a sponsor for their visa application. Before traveling to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates you are required to have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date. Other visa requirements may vary from country to another.

Yes, It is possible to extend your visa in the UAE. The original 30-day visa can be renewed only once for more 30 days.

Many travelers like to get a combined trip to Dubai and other countries in the region. Memphis Tours offers a wide array of travel services and tours in both Egypt and Jordan, as well as other combined tours. You can visit our homepage to find out more.

Dubai's airport is a major hub for international travel. Flights arrive every day from all over the world, including several destinations in the United States.

There are several cruise lines operating the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, which stop in Dubai. Memphis Tours offers short private tours for cruise passengers who are passing through Dubai and do not wish to use the tour services offered by the cruise companies. Passengers will be granted a visa by the port authorities at the point of their arrival and tours will begin from there. Please take a look at our Shore Excursions section of our website if you are planning a cruise that will come to Dubai.

Customs regulations allow visitors to import alcohol and tobacco duty-free up to the following amounts: * 4 liters of alcohol or 2 cartons of beer (1 carton= 24 cans, not exceeding 355 ml each) * 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 500 grams loose tobacco

Duty-Free shopping is only available in the Dubai Airport. Alcohol will not be allowed for purchase at supermarkets or liquor stores in the UAE without a personal liquor license issued by the government; however, It is available for purchase in hotel bars and restaurants.

Arabic is the national language in Dubai, but other languages are commonly spoken in Dubai and the UAE because of cultural diversity there. Dubai is an international city with many foreign nationals from all over the world who speak a wide variety of languages. Most people in Dubai can speak and understand at least basic English.

Modesty is the dress code. Modest clothes is required while visiting all mosques in Dubai and the rest of the UAE in order to respect Muslim religious practices. All visitors must be covered and dressed in modest clothes. Men must wear long pants and sleeves and women must be covered as well from their ankle to their wrists. Tightly fitting clothes are also not welcomed. Women must also cover their heads with a scarf that will be already available at major mosques so you do not have to buy one.

In most hotels in Dubai, check-out time is usually at 12 PM. However, arrangements can be made to extend your check-out. Check-in is usually around 1 PM, but arrangements can be made for early and late check-in if you need it.

Dubai is a diverse city that offers a wide array of different accommodations. Hotels in Dubai vary from reasonable hotels with 3 star ratings to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world like the famous Burj Al-Arab.

In terms of health issues, Dubai is one of the safest places to visit. There is a highly successful vaccination program sponsored by the government to eliminate illnesses and also hold hotels to a very high hygiene standard. Concerning the weather in Dubai, it is very hot, that’s why it is wise to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn, especially during the hot summer season. Some medications that are legal in other parts of the world are not legal in Dubai. In order to get them, you have to have a prescription. If you have any prescribed medicine, be sure to bring the prescription with you and be sure that none of the medicine that you are carrying is banned or illegal. Anything containing codeine, for instance, is illegal to possess even in small amounts.

No, there are no required vaccinations before traveling to Dubai. However, if you need to apply for a visa, you may be required to have medical testing done prior to traveling to Dubai.

The local currency of the United Arab Emirates is the Dirham. The dirham is currently valued at approximately 4 AED to 1 US dollar or 5 AED to 1 Euro.

There are no restrictions for exchanging currency in Dubai. Any major currency is easy to exchange at any exchange locations that are easy to find in most central areas. All banks offer ATM facilities so that you can withdraw cash easily.

Credit cards are widely used in almost any location in Dubai. If it is not possible to use a credit card in a given store, there are ATM locations commonly available where you can withdraw cash.

Tipping is a common practice in Dubai, but it is not required. In restaurants, usually a 10% service charge is included, you can also tip waiters directly, especially if this is not included. Taxi drivers do not require tips, but you should round up to the nearest dirham on the fare. You are advised to tip a couple of dirhams to bellmen, baghandlers, supermarket baggers, and windscreen washers at gas stations.

Transportation from Dubai Airport is very convenient. The most common transportation from Dubai airport are the taxis, which are metered and start at 25 dh. The airport is also served by the Dubai Metro and public buses, which cost 3 dh for trips into the central bus stations in the city.

The metro and public buses in Dubai are well-maintained and are very recommended for transportation. In fact, the Dubai metro is considered to be the best transportation in the Middle East. However, Dubai city is still very car oriented and you may need to use taxis sometimes to get around.

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