UAE

The United Arab Emirates, sometimes simply called the Emirates or the UAE, is an Arab country in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south, as well as sharing sea borders with Qatar and Iran.

The UAE is a federation of seven emirates (equivalent to principalities). Each emirate is governed by a hereditary emir, one of whom selected as the president of the federation of seven emirates. The constituent emirates are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. The capital is Abu Dhabi, which is one of the two centers of commercial and cultural activities, together with Dubai.

The United Arab Emirates has a diverse and multicultural society.The United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing tourist destinations, has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday, sun, sand, sea, sports, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, an intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and welcoming environment.

Capital:  Abu Dhabi

Best Time of Visit: Although an all year round destination, the ideal time to visit UAE is between October – May

Min Days Required:  6 days

Places of Interest: 

Dubai – The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, The World, Ski Dubai

Abu Dhabi – Ferrari World, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Yas Island Marina Circuit, Saadiyat Island, The Landmark, Al Reem Island

Sharjah – The Blue Souk, Arabian Wildlife Center, Sharjah Natural History Museum & Desert Park, Qanat Al Qasba, Khalid Lagoon

Climate:

The climate of the U.A.E is subtropical-arid with hot summers and warm winters.

The hottest months are July and August, when average maximum temperatures reach above 45 °C (113.0 °F) on the coastal plain.

Average minimum temperatures in January and February are between 10 and 14 °C (50 and 57.2 °F).

During the late summer months, a humid southeastern wind known as Sharqi (i.e. “Easterner”) makes the coastal region especially unpleasant

Currency:  UAE Dirham        

Things to carry:

Wear shorts/skirts below the knees and sleeves to the elbows. Loose, long linens and cottons protect the skin, let it breathe, and are respectful of the local culture and Muslim religion. “By day, smart casual will take you almost everywhere, but the more traditional the area you’re in, the more modest you need to be.”

Around the city and swimming pool, sandals or leather flip-flops are best. For the desert safari, camel ride, and sand boarding, you’ll need closed shoes (sneakers or hiking boots)

Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats are a must.

How to get there:

DUBAI

Air:

Dubai’s main airport is the Dubai International Airport. You can also enter Dubai by using Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in the nearby emirate of Sharjah and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in nearby Abu Dhabi.

ABU DHABHI

Air:

 Abu Dhabi International Airport is the UAE’s second busiest airport (after Dubai) and the home base of Abu Dhabi’s flag carrier Etihad. Launched in 2003, Etihad Airways has been expanding rapidly and now flies everywhere from the United States to Australia, and its services (particularly on long-haul flights) are remarkably good in all classes.

SHARJAH

Air:

Sharjah International Airport is around 15 kilometers from Sharjah city. It is the home of the low cost carrier Air Arabia which has connections with various Middle East and Indian Subcontinent cities.