UAE

Whatever you want to do in the Arab United States, don't forget it's not just Dubai. Visit the capital of UAE and other cities, as well as the City of Gold!

LAND OF THE CITY OF GOLD

Location

The United Arab Emirates is located in the northeastern Arabian Peninsula. It shares borders with Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the west and south.

Capital

Weather

The climate in the Arab Emirates is tropical and desert. It is sweltering and dry. During summer, the average temperature is between +40 and +45 degrees Celsius. Also, in many UAE cities, the temperature often reaches +50 degrees Celsius; keep this in mind.

During the winter, the daytime temperature remains around 20, 25 degrees Celsius and is suitable for sightseeing and shopping. But it can get windy at times.

It should be noted that sandstorms and low rainfall are common in summer (mainly from November to May, with the heaviest in February).

  • Winter (December 21 to March 20): +20, +25.
  • Spring (March 20 to June 21): +25, +35.
  • Summer (June 21 – September 23): +40, +45.
  • Autumn (September 23 to December 21): +25, +35.

*Indicates the approximate daily temperature in degrees Celsius. 

Currency

Abu Dirham (AED, Code 784)

Time zone

UTC+04:00

How to get

Depending on where you are, there are a few ways to get to the UAE:

  • By plane. This is the easiest and most comfortable option. Tourists also change planes here to reach many countries in Asia.
  • By bus from Oman. Buses go as far as Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
  • By ferry from Iran.

Culture and art​

The core of Emirati culture is Arab culture. There are also some Persian and Indian influences.

The UAE is a Muslim country, so all Muslim holidays are celebrated, and Muslim traditions are followed, but people of other religions and beliefs are tolerated. 

As for clothing, both in the capital of UAE and other cities, many Arab men wear long white tunic thawb, sewn from natural fabrics, and on the head keffiyeh. Women wear a long abaya dress and cover all their hair, hair, and face.

Sports are actively promoted in the United Arab Emirates. There are Various world-class tournaments, such as Formula 1, falconry, sea regattas, tennis and golf tournaments, camel racing, and horse racing. Also in this country football and cricket are very popular.

Although the official language in the UAE is Arabic, many residents speak English.

As for the architecture of the Emirates, as in many Middle Eastern countries, it has an Arabian flavor. But it is worth mentioning that the UAE cities have become increasingly innovative over the years, with numerous skyscrapers and modern buildings.

The UAE has a fantastic art scene. There are various exhibitions and galleries. Increasingly, new museums are being created, both Arabic and modern art. The film industry is also very well catered for. And every year, Dubai hosts the Dubai International Film Festival.

Music and dance have preserved their Bedouin roots, handed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. And Arabian artisans continue to amaze tourists with their craftsmanship!

Cuisine

The cuisine of the United Arab Emirates is oriental, with strong influences from Bedouin, Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, and Indian cuisines. Many spices and herbs are used in Emirati cuisine, making the local dishes somewhat spicy and distinctive. In UAE cities, the local menu usually includes fish and seafood, meat (mostly mutton), poultry, vegetables, fruit, dates, various cereals (especially rice), and wheat products. Drinks include coffee and tea, which may contain cinnamon or saffron.

Due to religious considerations, citizens of the United Arab Emirates do not consume alcoholic drinks or pork meat.

Some of the famous dishes of Emirati cuisine are:

Chebab (pancakes)

Raqaq (thin pita bread)

Emirati Khameer (bread)

Balaleet (noodles with scrambled eggs)

Machboos (rice with meat or poultry)

Harees (stew with meat)

There (stewed meat)

Al Madrooba (salted boiled fish)

Kebab-mushekkel (meat dish)

Kibbe (cutlets)

Samosa (stuffed pastries)

Warak-enab (stuffed grape leaves)

Kousa Mahshi (stuffed courgette)

Mutabal (aubergine paste)

Fattoush (salad)

Tabbouleh (bulgar salad)

Ash-says (dessert)

Lokma (dessert)

Kanafeh (cheese pie, dessert)

We do not hesitate to help and support the brother, the ill-fated friend, or the needy wherever they are. This is our message to the world, and this is the United Arab Emirates.

The tourist season

Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE, and Dubai and the rest of the Emirates can be visited all year round, but be aware that the summer months can be sweltering, with occasional sandstorms. When it’s not so hot, October to May can be considered an excellent time to visit.

January is considered the most incredible month, and June is the hottest.

Beach holiday

All year-round. Spring is the most popular. The best beach holiday months are October to November and March to April. In winter, the best places to visit are the beaches in Fujairah.

City holidays

October to April.

Natural holiday

October to April.

Diving

January, February. Popular diving spots are in Dubai and Fujairah. There are schools for novice divers. 

Festivals

There are both Muslim holidays and cultural festivals. Dubai Shopping Festival (December to January), Dubai Jazz Festival (February), Islamic New Year (August), UAE National Day (December 2nd), and Dubai International Film Festival (December).

Holidays with children​

The UAE is a welcoming country that has good sanitary conditions. Also, the medical services are good (don’t forget to take out travel insurance). The only downside of a trip may be the summer heat, so avoid traveling with children in the summer months.

As for baby food, supermarkets and pharmacies sell baby formula and jarred purees for babies. If your baby eats unique formula, it is best to stock up in advance for the duration of your trip.

There are plenty of restaurants in the Arab Emirates for older children that serve European, American, and Asian cuisine, so you should have no trouble. But if you give your child a taste of Emirati food, ensure it is not too spicy.

We want to point out that apart from the beaches there is plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Children may enjoy the water parks, like Wild Wadi Waterpark,

Aquaventure Waterpark, or Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. If you need more adrenaline, the capital of UAE has the famous amusement park Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and there are also IMG Worlds of Adventure Park and themed Bollywood Parks. For a more relaxing holiday, head to one of the largest flower parks in the world, Dubai Miracle Garden, or climb up to The View at The Palm, and visit one of the many shopping malls.

Holidays Adventures

For active recreation, the Arab Emirates offers a variety of water sports, including scuba diving. You can ride in a genuine sports car at the Dubai Autodrome or go quad biking in the desert for racing enthusiasts. If you are a fan of bicycles, then the Al Qudra Cycle Path is in the middle of the dunes and sands in the UAE.

When you’ve had enough heat, you can head to Dubai for real snow skiing in the indoor Ski Dubai complex.

Or take a hot air balloon ride, skydive, or go for a helicopter ride. So you won’t get bored in UAE cities!

PLEASURE & SAFETY

TOP 26 Destinations

1 Al Bastakiya

2 Burj Khalifa

3 Sharjah Arts Museum  

4 Al Bidyah Mosque

5 Jebel Hafeet

6 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque  

7 Kish

8 Ajman Museum

9 Burj Al-Arab

10 Umm al-Quwain

11 Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation

12 Al-Ain

13 Dubai Creek

14 Hajar Mountains

15 Dubai Museum  

16 Desert

17 Qasr al-Hosn  

18 Ski Dubai

19 Palm Islands

20 Dubai Gold Souk

21 Ferrari World  

22 Heritage Village Dubai

23 Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo  

24 Sir Baniyas Island

25 Jumeirah Mosque

26 Louvre Abu Dhabi

The major routes

Emergency phone numbers

999 – police

998 – ambulance service

997 – fire service

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