Just planned a trip to Dubai, travelling in from a tour from Mumbai. Anyone know if a visa is needed to get into Dubai for Canadian citizens? Staying at the Jumeriah Beach Sheraton, any thoughts on must see's for my 5 day trip.
Are the taxis expensive or is it worthwhile booking a tour type package for a couple of days.

Thanks in advance.

Canadian citizens do not need a visa to Dubai. You get 30 days on arrival. Technically, they can refuse you entry if you have Israeli stamps on the passport. In practice, they will let you in.

that helps,
thanks very much.

May i ask same question for US citizens?

no visa required for US citizens

http://www.uaeinteract.com/travel/visas.asp#visa

As a Canadian Citizen (who looks Arab) I have had every page of my Canadian passport searched for a sign of an Israeli stamp just last summer.

Cheers

I found the taxis to be very inexpensive (but thats from a New York perspective, LOL). We went from Bur Dubai to Ibn Battuta Mall and it was only like $15 max and that was at least a 30 min ride with no traffic. We took taxis everwhere (stayed in Bur Dubai though). As for the must sees: Gold Souk, Karama Souk, Burj Al Arab, Emirates Towers, Medinat Resort (and Souk), and for more shopping Mall of the Emirates (with Ski Dubai...even if you don't ski you have to see this), Bur Jurman Center, and Wafi City. Can you tell what I did most on my trip...hmmm...shopaholic . There were amazing sales when I was there end of March.

I was only there four days and found that taking the double decker bus tour which is hop on hop off was really good to get acquainted with the lay of the land (Catch it at the City Center Mall). It has two routes a city and beach and you can do both in an afternoon. Tickets were valid for 24 hours and also included free admission to the Dubai Museum.

Welcome to FlyerTalk salcaledon.

Second everyone's recommendations. If you don't get car sick (like I do), try to do the desert tour. You get a good intro to desert/Bedewin life as dinner is usually served out in the open desert towards the end of the trip. You can book that through your hotel.

Taxis are indeed very inexpensive. A lot of people talk about renting a car but it is really not necessary in Dubai.

Enjoy your trip. However, please note that if you are traveling during the Holy month of Ramadan (should start around the 24th of September and end around the 22nd of October), things might get a bit "quiet" during the daytime hours.