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Dubai Communications Newspapers The Khaleej Times and Gulf News are daily English-language newspapers. Arabic newspapers include Al Bayan, Al-Ittihad and Al-Khaleej. Foreign newspapers, especially British and Asian, are readily available in hotel bookshops and supermarkets. What's On is a colourful monthly magazine which covers social and cultural events within the UAE. Television Most leading hotels now receive international news and entertainment broadcasts via satellite. The Hong Kong-based Star TV and the Rome-based Orbit are among the satellite networks which transmit a wide variety of programmes, including BBC World and CNN. Locally, there are four channels: Dubai 2, 10 and 41 which show Arabic programmes, and Dubai 33, which broadcasts in English. Emirates Dubai Television broadcasts by satellite throughout the world in Arabic and English. Reception from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Qatar and Bahrain is usually possible and programme details are published in the local press. Radio The English-language service of UAE Radio Dubai broadcasts daily on 92Mhz FM 24 hours a day, with main news bulletins at 7.30am, 9.30am, 2.30pm and 8.30 pm. Electricity The electricity supply in Dubai is 220/240 volts at 50 cycles. US-made appliances may need a transformer. Water Tap water is quite safe to drink but visitors usually prefer locally bottled mineral water and this is generally served in hotels and restaurants. Medical Care Dubai has many well-equipped hospitals. The Dubai Department of Health and Medical Services runs Dubai, Rashid, Maktoum and Al Wasl hospitals. Dubai Hospital is one of the best medical centres in the Middle East, with specialised clinics; Al Wasl is a specialised maternity and gynaecology hospital. The Department also operates a number of out-patient clinics, of which one is situated in Jebel Ali. Telephones Telecommunications are excellent, both within the UAE and with the outside world. Telephone calls within Dubai city are free. Direct dialling is available to most countries.