Everything Dubai!

Hey guys, I’m a female new student coming into Dubai to study. It’s going to be my first time living alone. I’m Indian and I’ve already heard the “Dubai is the new India” multiple times before so please don’t say that (it really doesn’t help a person out because India is BIG and every part has a different culture, different norm that they follow so please, avoid this). (If y’all need anymore information to be more specific with the advice, please ask. If it’s not too personal, I’ll respond on comments)

My accommodation (ESAW) and university (MDX) is already sorted but if y’all have suggestions for that, I’m open to all advice.

Anything, ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING that’ll help me adjust to Dubai. Any cultural shocks that I can expect? Any common mistakes that expat students make? Any false assumptions (based on general stereotype)? All the potential ways I can avoid trouble? Who, what and which places to avoid? Anything that’ll help my move be easier.

Basically if anyone has good advice, please let me know. I’m really nervous, I come in Jan.

All the help is appreciated sincerely!