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Continent: Asia
Region: Middle East , Western Asia
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United Arab Emirates Travel Essentials

Ideal Duration: 3-5 days for exploring Dubai or Abu Dhabi; 7-10 days for a more comprehensive visit including other emirates

Currency: Arab Emirate Dirham (AED)

Best Time: October - April (Milder temperatures) Read More

Budget for Food & Drinks (per day in USD): Budget: $15-30
Mid-range: $40-70

Accommodation Cost (per night in USD):
Dorm bed: $15-30
Budget: $50-100
Mid-range: $120-200
Luxury: $250 and above

Getting In United Arab Emirates: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) Read More

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"The Centre of Culture and Modernity"

United Arab Emirates Tourism

Once known for its fishing-based economy, today, UAE is much more than vast deserts and ancient forts. Immersed in its rich Emirati culture, the UAE is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world offering touches of modernity with its ever-expanding infrastructure. From its traditional souks to palm-shaped islands, glittering huge malls, luxurious hotels, grand architecture and theme parks, the country offers you a complete package to relax, rejuvenate and be adventurous, all at the same time.

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Top Experiences in United Arab Emirates

Explore the World's Tallest Tower, the Burj Khalifa

Go on a magical Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Desert

Ride the World's Fastest Roller Coaster at Ferrari World

Fly Over Jebel Jais on the World's Longest Zipline

Go Dune Bashing at the Dubai Desert Safari

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Go Skiing at Ski Dubai, the Worlds Largest Indoor Ski park

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Visit UAE's Largest Festival, The Dubai Shopping Festival

Make a Splash at One of the World's Best Water Park, Wild Wadi

Best time to visit United Arab Emirates

The best time to visit the UAE is between the months of October and February. Temperature at this time of the year is cool, requiring a light jacket or a sweater. However, if you want to visit beaches, then plan your visit in October, March or April when the weather is hot but in a pleasan... (Read More)

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What's Great about Travelling to United Arab Emirates?

Great shopping places including traditional markets and modern malls. Rich Emirati culture. Theme and adventure parks. Grand architecture.

What's Not So Great about Travelling to United Arab Emirates?

Extremely hot summers. Terrible traffic during peak time.

Who should Travel to United Arab Emirates?

Shopping lovers. People who relish architecture. Adventure enthusiasts. Heritage and culture buffs.

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Exchanging Money in United Arab Emirates

UAE is dotted with offices and banks where currency exchange can be done. Almost all the major banks and hotels handle the currency exchange. Several huge shopping malls and shopping districts houses licensed Bureau de ChangeĀ. The rate offered by these exchange offices is often better than banks. Bureaux de change located at Dubai Mall and Marina Mall, both in Dubai, or Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi are the recommended ones. One can easily locate ATMs throughout UAE at all shopping complexes, most of the petrol pumps, major supermarkets and the airport.

Nightlife in United Arab Emirates

Except Sharjah, every other emirate in UAE has a different flavour of nightlife to offer. Where Dubai offer one of the most diverse and lively nightlife in the entire country, Abu Dhabi is just next in line. Each emirate is lined with some of the fancy brand names with large number of pubs, bars, discos and clubs to choose from. However, most of these places are located inside the hotels where alcohol is allowed to serve. Most of the nightclubs close down between 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM whereas there are few late night nightclubs that close down by maximum 3:00 AM. 25 years is the minimum age to enjoy the rocking nightlife in Dubai whereas 18 years for Abu Dhabi.

Shopping in United Arab Emirates

Shopping is considered as the favourite pastime of the people of the UAE. Dubai serves as the top destination for the activity, especially with its city sized shopping malls along with the traditional souks or markets, followed by Abu Dhabi. Dubai Shopping Festival is the star attraction of UAE when it comes to shopping. Leather goods, gold, silver, clothing like silk pashminas, spices, coffee, old maps of the local area and trinkets are the popular items to look out for.

Festivals of United Arab Emirates

Festivals of UAE are all about highlighting their culture all around. A great effort has been made by the UAE government in last 10 years towards elaborating their festivals to give a boost to their tourism. Abu Dhabi International Jazz Festival, Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Desert Classic, Emirates World Series of Horse Race, International Film Festival Dubai and National Day Festival are some of the major ones one should not miss.

Hygiene in United Arab Emirates

It is advisable to take vaccinations against polio, measles, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, diphtheria and tuberculosis when planning a visit to this region. Although big cities and towns have high hygiene standards, take care while travelling smaller desert towns as no strict hygiene restrictions are enforced there. Be careful while indulging in the meat dishes; particularly spit cooked shawarma (kebab) meat that is usually sitting in the hot summer sun for hours.

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How to reach United Arab Emirates from India?

UAE is home to the Emirates National Airlines, which connects the country with many cities located in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and other parts of the world. IndoGo, Jet Airways, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Gulf Air and Flydubai are the other options available to travel to India from UAE. One can also board a direct flight from several Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Hyderabad, and much more to travel to the UAE.

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