UAE

An oasis of luxury in the middle of the desert.

Guide to UAE

Basic Information

The Emirates is a state that fascinates with its high-rise skyscrapers, futuristic buildings and luxurious mosques. Despite the fact that the state is located amidst the searing Arabian Desert, all life here is centered around expensive capitals. <br><br>When leaving the airport you can immediately get lost in huge shopping centers that resemble small cities. In addition to a developed economy, the country is proud of its climate and convenient location, clean beaches, clear waters of the Persian Gulf and rich flora and fauna.

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the pillar at the entrance to the UAE temple

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Capital

Abu Dhabi

Language

Arabic

Currency

UAE dirham

Time zone

GMT +4

Population

5 473 972

Territory

83,600 km²

Dishes worth trying:

Arabic shawarma — is fried chicken wrapped in pita bread with vegetables (tomatoes, lettuce, garlic and cucumber).

Samman — quail meat, with vegetables and rice.

Al-Mandi — steamed chicken with honey.

Kustilleta — lamb cutlets, with spices and herbs.

Ash-asaya — sweet cottage cheese pie poured with delicate cream.

Ligemate — puffy honey doughnuts.

Experience the majesty of the Arabian Desert during a four-wheel drive jeep safari.
Buy gold bullion at the world's only gold ATM Gold-to-go in Sharjah.
Skate in the middle of the desert at Healy Fun City Park in Al Ain.
Experience an authentic riding academy in Umm Al Quway.
Bargain at the famous Friday Market in Fujairah.

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Sights

Some people may think that it is quite difficult to find attractions in the UAE, but this opinion can be called erroneous. On the territory of the state, in addition to natural parks and protected areas, there are real masterpieces of Islamic culture, which must be visited. <br> Undoubtedly, the first thing that catches your eye upon arrival in the UAE are skyscrapers and buildings that are bold in design and incredible in execution. Among the attractions can be attributed and local fountains, which shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow and can dance to the music.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

This architectural masterpiece is made using white marble and semi-precious stones that are laid out in the shape of a floral ornament.

Isles of Palms

You can find them in every guidebook. They were created not only to attract tourists, but also to increase the country's territory due to the waters of the Persian Gulf.

Burj Khalifa

The tallest building in the world rises to 828 meters and consists of 163 floors. The skyscraper was conceived as a "city within a city" with its own boulevards, lawns and parks.

Tours to UAE

Travel to the United Arab Emirates is bought to discover the limits of modern luxury. Discovered just over half a century ago, oil deposits have transformed once-poor Arabs into affluent citizens who have no reason to earn their daily bread.

In a short time in the country appeared ultra-modern buildings, which today are the object of excursion tours. In addition, the UAE organized tours to various festivals, shows and sports competitions. And this is not counting beach vacations on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Shopaholics like to go here on tours of local malls, where you can find everything from sunglasses to rare cars and airplanes.

In general, if you can spare the money for a trip to the UAE, you are in for a culture shock and complete immersion in the atmosphere of luxury. However, you should take into account the strictness of local mores. The UAE is a Muslim country where drugs and promiscuity can be sentenced to death.

It should be noted that with all the external gloss, the cost of tours in this direction is relatively small. The price of a trip to Dubai for eight days is 440 USD. A little more expensive is Sharjah for the same period - 510 USD.

Although these are some of the most inexpensive destinations in the UAE. Offers for other cities may not be as cheap. In any case, even these rates can be slightly reduced if you pick up hot travel options. It is suggested to look for them on the websites of tour operators, but it is much more convenient to use the service tripmydream, which has already picked up the best hot deals.

Where to go to UAE?

The UAE has excellent opportunities for a variety of vacations. In this country everything is done to make the tourist feel relaxed and comfortable, like a representative of the royal dynasty. The Muslim state can offer excellent opportunities for beach vacations, excursions and even skiing. A favorable geographical location allows you to visit this state throughout the year. tripmydream will help not only to decide where to go to the UAE, but also to make book an air ticket online.

Dubai

Abu Dhabi

Sharjah

When to go to UAE

The UAE is an exotic country with a hot climate. In this country you can see snow only on artificial ski complexes, and in summer the air temperature warms up to unimaginably high values. The most favorable time to stay in the UAE is considered the period from November to April. In the summer months, the air temperature can warm up to +50°C.

Emirates in spring

With the arrival of spring, the air temperature in the UAE warms up to +25 - +30°C, so you can stay on the beaches all day long. In April, the air temperature begins to rise gradually.

Emirates in summer

Summer is not the best time of year to visit the UAE. With its arrival, the air temperature reaches a critical point. And it is possible to get sunburn even in cloudy weather.

Emirates in the fall

At the end of September, the sweltering heat begins to gradually subside. With the arrival of November, the flow of tourists increases due to the fact that the temperature index gradually returns to normal.

Emirates in winter

The winter months attract endless streams of tourists to the UAE. At this time, you can not only go on sale, but also participate in active entertainment, swimming and sunbathing.

Climate and weather in to UAE by months

Usefulness

The most truthful and reliable information about how to make the most of your UAE vacation can be read on tripmydream.

Visa to UAE

Visa is needed.

Customs & Tax Free

UAE Customs prohibits the importation of drugs, radioactive items, cultural property, ivory and rhinoceros horn, and cultural property into the country.

Customs regulations

Travel by car

Rent a car in the UAE is suitable for those tourists who want to travel around the country. You can find out more about the terms of renting in this section.

Lease terms and traffic rules