Travel for Pennies

World travelers looking for the perfect five-star hotel in Dubai will probably not come to an agreement, since there are so many to choose from, but the discussion will certainly be interesting. Whether the preference is for top-class room service, glorious accommodations, new world design that is sleek and elegant, old world hospitality that can’t be beat, or an ambience that is charming and can’t be described with any justice, there are many considerations, and all of them can be met here.

Because Dubai has become such a hot location for world travelers, with celebrities flocking here for the beaches, the shopping, and the vibrant cultural scene, there are many ways to find helpful hints and inside scoops on what to see and do here. Sometimes the basic flow of life gets overlooked, but it’s necessary to know how to do certain things, such as mail a letter. The most important thing to keep in mind is that Dubai post offices typically close on Fridays and holidays. There are some exceptions to this, with the airport being one place that is always open. Aside from this consideration, the post offices are plentiful, and should be easy to find.

The Emirates Post, the official agency in charge of mail, is a rather fascinating organization. They issue new stamps to commemorate important anniversaries in the UAE, and also sponsor a letter-writing competition. The letter-writing competition is open to young people here, where they can write on a pre-determined topic, and then the entries are evaluated and judged, This past year’s topic concerned decent working conditions for human laborers. This year’s Arabic school winner was Naha Al Nuaimi, with Shamsa Al Shaghal, Nada Ali, Mohammed Khalid, Amal Mohammed, Ras Al Khaimah, Asra Al Hamli, Aknan Osama, Yaman Sameer, Fatma Al Shahumi and Maitha Al Nuaimi, who also placed highly in the competition.

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