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United Arab Emirates
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At a glance
Capital city:
Abu Dhabi
Emirates gateway:
Dubai International
Airport
Time zone:
GMT +4 hours
Currency:
Dirham (AED)
USD 1 = AED 3.65
Languages:
The official language is Arabic.
English is widely spoken.
Events:
• Dubai Shopping Festival (January)
• Dubai Desert Classic (January - February)
• Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
(February)
• Dubai Jazz Festival (February)
• Dubai Festival of Literature (March)
• Dubai World Cup (March)
• Dubai International Boat Show
(February - March)
• Dubai Summer Surprises (summer)
• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1
®
(November)
• Dubai Rugby Sevens (December)
• Dubai International Film Festival (December)
UAE experiences
• Dubai is a city lucky enough to experience
year-round sunshine. In the cooler months,
head down to Kite Beach, put on some
sunscreen and enjoy an afternoon of
swimming and sunbathing.
• After a long shopping day at The Dubai Mall,
take time to enjoy the performance of the
world’s largest dancing fountains, in sync
with classical, Arabic and world music.
The evening show is repeated daily, every
30 minutes from 6pm to 11pm.
• Take the Dubai Ferry from Jadaf Marine
Transport Station and cruise along the new
Dubai Creek extension and enjoy the city’s
skyline views as you cross Business Bay to
Dubai Water Canal.
• Hop aboard a traditional `abra’ (water taxi),
sail across the lake of the Dubai Fountain,
with the iconic Burj Khalifa as your backdrop,
and enjoy the breathtaking sights and sounds.
• Visit THE BEACH at Jumeirah Beach
Residence and enjoy the remarkable
beachfront esplanade that offers everything
from casual eating, signature fine dining,
luxury retail, family entertainment and an
outdoor cinema.
When to visit
The UAE is a year-round destination. With
cool and pleasant temperatures between
October and April, summers are humid and
hot but offer good value deals. During the
winter months, this destination is ideal for
sun, sea and sand, you can enjoy sun bathing
during the day and cool down after dark in
air-conditioned restaurants, lounges and
shopping malls.
United Arab Emirates
At only 45 years old, the United Arab Emirates, is a young and vibrant
country. In the last 15 years, UAE has become world famous with its
avantgarde architecture – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Burj Khalifa, Palm
Jumeirah and Dubai Water Canal to name a few. Getting around Dubai has
become very easy with the Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram and Dubai Ferry across
Dubai Creek and Dubai Water Canal to Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. A
holiday in Dubai can easily be combined with a few nights in Ras Al
Khaimah or Fujairah. Both emirates are about an hour’s drive from Dubai
and offer excellent beaches and desert experiences in serene surroundings.
Abu Dhabi, built on a series of islands, is home to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island.
The Dubai Mall
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ras Al Khaimah Beach
Emirates Airline Dubai
Rugby Sevens
Dubai Water Canal