Important information before traveling to London for the first time

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasimi - There is no question that London is a great place to visit, but you have to plan in advance to be able to make the most of your time, as there are a huge number of options whether the best time to visit, places worth seeing, or Accommodation and food.

What time of year do you go?

You must have heard that the weather in London is often fickle and unpredictable, but it never detracts from the great things to do in the city, and none of the main attractions become seasonal apart from the huge increase in visitors in the month July and August.

Travel document requirements

Like other countries, all visitors coming to London from abroad need a passport, and most Arab visitors must go to the British embassies, except for those who have Emirati, Omani and Qatari passports who can benefit from visa exemption while completing the submission of their data by means of the EVW form via Internet.

Arrival in London

You can get to London by air, rail, road or by ferry.

Know how to use transportation

Public transport in London is widely available, easy and safe, between the Underground Rail System and bus routes, you can always get anywhere you want for a fairly small fee compared to black cabs which may be your option as well.

Arts in London

Londoners are generally polite and helpful, provided you don't encroach on their personal space and don't ask for favors loudly or obnoxiously.

Where do you stay in London?

If you are only staying in London for a short period (a week or less) it will be better to stay in central London to avoid wasting time commuting, and it is best that your hotel is close to public transport so that you can easily reach any area in central London.

Where do you eat in London?

In London, there are more and more diverse restaurants, so you will have no problem finding something new every day. Always remember that Londoners come from all over the world so you can try a lot of food.

What do you choose between tourist sites?

There are plenty of free sites to see and some things to do too, but if you want to see more attractions for less, it's best to get the London Pass, a pass that lets you see all the city for one price and covers more than 55 km. Tourist attraction.