UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)...The United Arab Emirates, also known as the UAE, consists of seven...
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The United Arab Emirates, also known as the UAE, consists of seven emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. It has grown from a quiet backwater to one of the Middle East’s most important economic centres. The rippling sand dunes of the country’s Bedouin past start where the futuristic cities along the coastline end. But it’s not all windswept Arabian deserts and gravity-defying skyscrapers. The rugged and jagged peaks of the Hajar Mountain Range run across the north of the UAE and into Oman providing glorious solitude from the big city life.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE):
GOD, THE HOMELAND, THE PRESIDENT
ABU DHABI
DUBAIFUJAIRAH
RAS AL KHAIMAH
UMM AL QUWAIN
AJMAN
SHARJAH
Allah, al-Waṭan, al-Ra’îs
Do- Do wear swimwear by the pool or on the beach but dress modestly elsewhere- Do drink alcohol in licensed hotels, restaurants and bars only- Do ask for permission before taking photos of locals- Do be mindful of your behaviour during Ramadan- Do cover arms and legs when visiting mosques; women should also cover their hair
- Don’t show too much intimacy in public- Don’t offer pork and alcoholic beverages to a local Emirati- Don’t get drunk or behave in a disorderly manner in public- Don’t point or beckon with your finger, use your whole hand instead- Don’t show disrespect to the country’s leaders, customs or religion
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GREETING
ETIQUETTE
Abu Dhabi
9 million Arabic Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4)
The United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Taxis
220V.50Hz
“Marhaba” (means both hello and welcome)Traditionally Emirati men greet each other by touching their noses to one another. However, the mainstream greeting is now the handshake.
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WHEN TO GO
UAEFESTIVALS & HOLIDAYSWEATHER
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Jan - Feb : Dubai Shopping Festival
Feb - Mar : Dubai International Jazz Festival
Mar - Apr : Art Dubai Fair
Arp - May : The Bride Show Festival of Taste
Jun - Aug : Dubai Opera Film Festival (Dubai Opera House)
Oct - Nov : Africa Music Festival
Nov - Dec : Dubai International Film Festival National Day Festival
Dec - Jan : New year Celebrations UAE Awafi Festival
Marhaba