Tired of the harsh climate, an increasing number of citizens tend to bask in the sun, regardless of the time of year. Looking for a destination, tourists opt for an exotic country that surprisingly combines oriental traditions with high standards of service. Holidays in the United Arab Emirates attract with exotic identities and developed infrastructure, allowing you to realize the dream of an oriental fairy tale.
The desire to visit the country of sheikhs today is easily realized. Snow-white sandy beaches, amazing skyscrapers, luxurious
oriental bazaars and giant shopping centers await tourists.
UAE: location and climate
An area of 83.6 thousand square kilometers stretches in the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The federal state borders on Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman and Qatar. Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and two bays (Omani and Persian), the UAE delights travelers with a subtropical climate. Warm and sunny on an exotic coast year-round. 20 degrees of heat is the minimum temperature. For those who can hardly stand the heat, a vacation in the United Arab Emirates in March will be the best time to travel. Excellent weather and comfortable temperature will allow you to enjoy a useful pastime in full.
And in the hot season, from May to September, favorable conditions for hotel guests are provided for vacationers. For the east coast of the country's mountainous regions, hot winds soften the climate during hot weather.
Going on a trip to the UAE? Prepare documents
Tourists traveling on a trip to the coast, where a young country stretches with strict Muslim laws and holy traditions, should take care of a visa. You can do it yourself by applying for permission to enter the country by contacting the UAE consulate, or trust the agency from which the ticket is purchased. Documents required for obtaining a visa:
· Color photocopy of a valid passport;
· A questionnaire completed in English;
· Color photographs;
· 80 US dollars as a consular fee.
For children who are included in the passport of parents, you do not have to pay a visa fee. For consideration of documents time from three working days is allotted. The consulate may require additional documents, and employees reserve the right not to explain the reason for refusing to issue a visa. Special attention is paid to unmarried women unaccompanied by relatives who intend to enter the country.
If a visa is obtained, then when crossing the border, you must present a copy of it in electronic form, as well as a foreign passport.
Check out the rules of entry
Tourists should be aware of customs regulations when traveling to the United Arab Emirates. Rest can be ruined even when crossing the border, if the tourist carries products of erotic content, alcohol over two liters, drugs. Attentive to imported medications, it is therefore better to leave narcotic or potent sedatives at home, because you can go to jail or be deported from the country. Visual control reveals people with inappropriate behavior, who are required to pass a test for the presence of unacceptable drugs, and in case of confirmation of suspicions, a strict punishment follows, according to the legislation of the UAE.
But there are no restrictions on the import of national and foreign currency.
7 emirates - choose any
An attractive place for tourists attracts tourists all year round. The state represents the Confederation of Emirates, which includes Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Umm al-Quwain and Ras al-Khaimah, each of which differs in size, originality, local laws, cost of leisure, infrastructure and attractions .
When choosing a vacation in the United Arab Emirates, people are balanced about their financial capabilities, because on the tourist map of the world this area is considered one of the most expensive options.
- The largest in area is Abu Dhabi, and the city of the same name concurrently is the capital of the state. This emirate is focused on the business of tourists. Everything here is amazing with luxury, incredible skyscrapers and man-made islands are admirable.
- Dubai - the second largest emirate is liberal. Vacationers with different income levels will be able to relax both in luxury hotels and in budget hotels. Everyone can climb the tallest building in the world - the Bourj Khalifa (828 m) or the hotel-record-holder Tower of the Roses (333 m). Skiing of any complexity in an indoor ski resort, functioning all year round, or entertainment in giant water parks of 17 and 6 hectares in size will leave an indelible impression on visitors to the United Arab Emirates. Dubai, the rest of which will enrich you with impressions, is attracted by the Jumeirah Mosque, the sheikhs' palaces.
- To visit the emirate of Sharjah means to visit the coast of the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf at the same time. Most often, gentle waves and golden sand attract tourists, because it is precisely such associations that the Emirates set off on vacation. The 4 * hotel is a beach hotel of the middle price category, which is most often chosen by tourists who prefer peace and comfort.
- The delightful greenery of the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah conquers with exquisite decoration. The most beautiful place is washed by the gentle waves of the Persian Gulf. The picturesque landscape is attractive for tourists.
- Umm al-Quwain is considered the most quiet and provincial emirate, attracting vacationers with architectural monuments. Here, the lifestyle and national traditions of local residents are preserved.
- In Fujairah, tourists prefer to relax, avoiding a large crowd of people. Resort areas are attractive for lovers of beach holidays and mountain climbing. Hotels are attractive all-inclusive.
- The smallest emirate of Ajman, located half an hour from Dubai Airport, is rich in mineral water that supplies the Gulf countries. Here, tourists enjoy visiting the National History Museum.
The mentality of local people
Before traveling to another country, it will not be amiss to first familiarize yourself with its national characteristics. An unceremonious attitude towards a woman (a foreigner or a local - no difference) is unacceptable here, which can not be said about Egypt or Turkey.
Tourists from all over the world seek to get a quality vacation in the United Arab Emirates, but in order not to overshadow the trip, you should follow the rules:
· In a country with strict Muslim customs, a “dry law” operates, and in public places it is better to abstain from alcohol;
· It is forbidden to transport strong drinks from one emirate to another;
· Alcohol as a gift is a bad sign;
· You can’t sunbathe topless, only in a swimsuit, outside the pool or beach, it is also not recommended to be in it;
· Show respect for Arab women (taking pictures of them is tantamount to insult, it is forbidden to take a married woman by the arm);
· At the entrance to the house, the mosque must take off shoes;
· Always tip taxi drivers.
Beach tourism
Each emirate is distinguished by the color of sand on the coast (from dazzling white to shades of red). Well-maintained and clean beaches attract tourists. The territory is equipped for a comfortable pastime with sunbeds and sun umbrellas. City beaches can be both paid and free. The territory is also provided for family vacations. The coast of Abu Dhabi is marked with the flag of the European Union for cleanliness.
In Dubai, on the beaches of Al Mamzar and Jumeirah Beach Park parks, one day of the week is considered female, so the presence of men is prohibited.
Water sports enthusiasts should visit the coastline of Fujairah. A beach holiday in the
United Arab Emirates, in Sharjah, will captivate with picturesque views of coral reefs and amazing blue bays. On a yacht you can visit deserted places, the pristine beauty of which will leave an indelible impression.
United Arab Emirates: holidays with children
Not only business tourism attracts to actively developing eastern country. Enthusiasm and a sea of positive emotions guarantee tourists a vacation in the United Arab Emirates.
Reviews from families visiting the exotic region can only be heard positive. Long history and high technology are intertwined here. The vacationers' ban on alcohol in Sharjah was appreciated, where peace is guaranteed for families with children, and they also like the quiet emirate of Ras al-Khaimah with the wonderful Dreamland water park. The friendly attitude towards Russian-speaking tourists makes holidays in the United Arab Emirates more popular every year. And safety is provided to tourists with comfort on the Arabian coast.
Do you prefer outdoor activities?
Tourists who are tired of swimming and relaxing in the sun will be able to gain new impressions.
An exciting program is provided for fans of active pastime, making an unforgettable vacation in the United Arab Emirates. The reviews are impressive, because not every country will offer such a variety:
Rally in the desert on cars;
· Riding camels or horses;
· Windsurfing, golf, diving, archery;
· Racing on speed boats;
· Horse racing on purebred Arabian horses;
· Camel racing;
· Catching crabs under cover of night;
· Falconry or “Bird of Prey Show”.
Vehicles in the country
Taxis are accepted in the UAE, because public transport is poorly developed. For women, cars are painted in pink, where only women work as drivers. The fare costs five - ten dirhams, on the bus - 1.5. There is also a water taxi (boats - “abras”), providing communication between the shores of the Dubai Canal.
Tourists over the age of 21 can rent a car. To do this, you need an international driver’s license issued more than a year ago. Be sure to take out insurance. The minimum rental period is one day. A rental car is most often equipped with a siren warning about speeding. It is permissible to move on highways 100 km / h in settlements - not more than 60 km / h.
Hotel Fund of the country
To live in the city or on the beach? Tourists solve this issue based on individual preferences. The Arab Emirates are famous for their developed infrastructure. Vacation hotels guarantee impeccable. Luxury apartments are offered to tourists on the coast of Dubai, in the prestigious areas of Jumeirah, Sharjah, where the cost of rooms is very high. In Abu Dhabi, the buildings are located on the shore, because there is not enough land, the beach line is narrow because of this, which reduces the cost of living. Ajman has a weak hotel base, therefore, attractive to budget tourists. In Fujairah, food is established that allows you not to worry about lunch and dinner, because in most other emirates the hotel provides only breakfast for the guest.
Tourists who can not stand the heat, it is recommended to poison in the spring on vacation. In the United Arab Emirates, in April, a very comfortable temperature allows you to fully enjoy the trip. Each of the hotels has a swimming pool, where guests are happy to relax. Almost all city hotels offer a free shuttle service to the beach.
Fans of shopping will not be disappointed
A unique country attracts tourists with discount sales. Small duties and favorable laws have made the UAE attractive for vacationers seeking not only to update their wardrobe, but also household appliances, electronics, computers, jewelry. Holidays in the United Arab Emirates in January allows you to purchase new brands from world brands at the annual shopping festival in Dubai.
It is difficult to name a well-known brand, which is not represented in the range of goods sold at an affordable price. New Year's tours are not so good for lovers of beach holidays, but for lovers of sightseeing trips, broad prospects open up.
Features of national cuisine
Due to the prevailing religious characteristics, pork in the diet of local residents is unacceptable. Arabic dishes abound in a variety of meats; tourists can enjoy beef, veal, lamb, goat or poultry dishes on the hotel’s restaurant menu. Guzi, shawarma, kuvilet, kebah, mushi-mushakkal, biryani-ajaj, and saman cooked with spices or nuts will delight hotel guests. Fans of seafood will be surprised by mackbus-samak, biryani-samak, zubeydi, sharks and crustaceans cooked on charcoal. Sour-milk products, vegetables, greens in grape leaves will be appreciated by vegetarians.
Traditional Arabian
spiced coffee will impress gourmets. And sweet tooth will like pistachio or milk pudding, sorbet, Asyda dessert.
Each hotel is proud of a chef who adequately presents national cuisine on the menu of his restaurant.
UAE currency and language
They are spoken in the country in Arabic and English. The influx of Russian-speaking tourists is forcing hotel workers, restaurants, shops to learn the Slavic language. In most hotel complexes, the staff has the necessary set of phrases that contribute to the understanding of tourists.
Dirham is the national currency of the UAE; it is equal to 100 fils. US dollars are also actively used for settlements, but it is better to exchange them in the bank for local currency.
The cost of a trip to the country of eastern charm depends on the time of year, the location of the resort, the star of the hotel, and the class of service. Although it is believed that a tour in the UAE is an expensive pleasure, you can purchase it if you wish. Choosing the option of a budget or luxury holiday in a magical land is real today.