Apvienotie Arābu Emirāti - United Arab Emirates

The Apvienotie Arābu Emirāti (Arābu: دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة) vai vienkārši Emirāti ir vēsture un kultūra bagāta valsts pie ieejas Persijas līcī. Tas ir ērts sākumpunkts ceļojumiem pa Tuvie Austrumi.

Reģioni

AAE ir septiņu emirātu federācija (imaratsvienskaitlis - imarah):

24 ° 11′56 ″ N 54 ° 5′28 ″ E

Apvienoto Arābu Emirātu karte

Lielākais no tiem līdz šim ir Abu dabī, kaut arī, iespējams, vispazīstamākais ir Dubaija.

Pilsētas

Apvienotajiem Arābu Emirātiem ir vairākas pilsētas, ciemati un ciemati visā valstī. Septiņu emirātu septiņas galvaspilsētas veido galveno pilsētu un transporta mezglu katrā attiecīgajā emirātā.

• 24.46666754.3666671 Abu dabī (Arābu: أبو ظبي) - valsts galvaspilsēta, kas piepildīta ar lielākajiem muzejiem un pieminekļiem.
• 25.26972255.3094442 Dubaija (Arābu: دبي) - finanšu kapitāla un tirdzniecības centrs un AAE lielākā pilsēta.
• 25.357555.3919443 Šardža (Arābu: الشارقة) - tautas kultūras centrs, kas slavens ar arābu un islāma arhitektūru.
• 25.41666755.54 Ajman (Arābu: عجمان) - mazākais emirāts, viens no klusākajiem galamērķiem ar nepiespiestu atmosfēru.
• 25.5555.555 Umm Al Quwain (Arābu: أم القيوين) - pussalas pilsēta, kas stiepjas līcī ar vairākiem pludmales kūrortiem.
• 25.785155.94796 Ras Al Khaimah (Arābu: راس الخيمة) - Tuvo Austrumu piedzīvojumu centrs ar AAE augstāko kalnu un daudzām aizraujošām aktivitātēm.
• 25.26666756.3333337 Fudžeira (Arābu: الفجيرة) - populārs tūristu un uzturēšanās vietu galamērķis Omānas līcī. Segvārds kā Austrumu piekrastes līgava.

Citi galamērķi

Citi slaveni galamērķi ir šādi:

• 24.207555.7447221 Al Ain (Arābu: العين) - savulaik neliela oāze un tagad liela pilsēta netālu no Omānas pierobežas pilsētas Buraimi.
• 24.79666756.11752 Hatta (Arābu: حتا) - savulaik kalnains ciems, bet tagad nozīmīgs piedzīvojumu mērķis smaiļošanai un pārgājieniem.
• 25.33333356.353 Khor Fakkan (Arābu: خورفكان) - pilsēta, kas atrodas gleznainā līcī ar vairākiem vēsturiskiem sargtorņiem un tradicionālu piektdienas tirgu.
• 23.1353.784 Liva Oāze (Arābu: واحة ليوا) - saimniecību pusmēness ap oāzi Tukšais kvartāls. Nodrošina ērtu piekļuvi tukšajam kvartālam un ir slavens ar piedzīvojumiem bezceļos pāri smilšu kāpām.
• 24.10333352.5836115 Ruwais (Arābu: الرويس) - rūpniecības un enerģētikas pilsēta, kas atrodas rietumu reģionā Abū Dabī emirātā.

Saprast

Kapitāls	Abu dabī
Valūta	Apvienoto Arābu Emirātu dirhēms (AED)
Populācija	9,4 miljoni (2017)
Elektrība	220 volti / 50 herci (Europlug, maiņstrāvas kontaktdakšas un kontaktligzdas: britu un saistītie veidi, BS 1363)
Valsts kods	971
Laika zona	UTC 04:00
Ārkārtas situācijas	112, 997 (ugunsdzēsēji), 998 (neatliekamās medicīniskās palīdzības dienesti), 999 (policija)
Braukšanas puse	pa labi
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Pat 20. gadsimtā AAE nebija neviena tūrisma maršrutā. Bet pasakainas naftas un gāzes bagātības ieguldīšana, kā arī samērā liberāla islāma interpretācija (ja jūs esat bagāts ārzemnieks, tas ir), to lielā mērā ir mainījis - megaprojekti, tostarp mākslīgas salas, milzīgi tirdzniecības centri ar visu, ko piedāvā tie ir pietiekami lieli maki, un visaugstākā ēka pasaulē ir radījusi lielu buzzu ap Emirātiem. AAE aviācijas nozares straujā paplašināšanās 21. gadsimtā, lielā mērā pateicoties ASV eksplozīvajai izaugsmei Dubaijabāzes Emirāti un Abu dabībalstīta Etihad Airways, neapšaubāmi ir padarījusi AAE par pasaules centru. Mazāk zināmā AAE puse ietver attālās, krāšņās tuksneša kāpas Kalifornijas malā Tukšais kvartāls un bijību iedvesmojoši wadis un kalni ziemeļaustrumu emirātos, kas robežojas Omāna.

Zem mirdzošās fasādes tomēr ir milzīgs viesstrādnieku klase, pret kuriem bieži vien tiek briesmīgi izturēts, nemaz nerunājot par diezgan autoritāru valdošo ģimeņu kopumu, kas nevienam nepiedzīs kritiku - pat "nevaldāmos" pašu ģimenes locekļus. .

Vēsture

AAE dibinātājs tēvs šeihs Zajeds šeit redzams valkājot kandoru (pelēks; saukts arī par thob ārpus AAE), bishtu (balts), ghutru (galvassegas) un turot Saker piekūnu, AAE nacionālo dzīvnieku.

Islāma pravieša Muhameda sūtņu ierašanās 630. gadā vēstīja par reģiona pārveidošanos par Islāms. Pēc Muhameda notika viena no lielākajām kaujām Dibba izraisīja nemusulmaņu sakāvi un islāma triumfu Arābijas pussalā. Vēsturiski Emirāti kā ostas pilsētu krasts piekrastē un oāzes tuksnesī ir septiņu cilts piederību kolekcija, kuru pārvalda šeihi, kuri sadevušies rokās veido vienu federālo zemi. Dažādu emirātu šeihi nolēma izveidot savienību un apvienoja savus avotus, lai cīnītos pret citu cilts ekspansionismu, kas dominēja toreizējā Arābijā un apkārtējā reģionā, īpaši Saūda Arābijas un Omānas ekspansionismu. 7 emirātu šeihi piekrita kļūt par Lielbritānijas protektorātu 1820. gadā, un viņi bija pazīstami kā Trucial States. Apvienotie Arābu Emirāti 1971. gada 2. decembrī pasludināja neatkarību no Apvienotās Karalistes, kad Abū Dabī un Dubaijas šeihi tikās un Abū Dabī šeihs Zajeds ierosināja izveidot savienību ar Dubaijas šeihu Rašidu. Šardža, Ajmans, Umm al Kvveins un Fudžeira visi pieņēma uzaicinājumu un piekrita savienībai. Rasa Al Khaima piekrita pievienoties pāris mēnešus vēlāk, 1972. gada 10. februārī. Šeihs Zajeds tika uzskatīts par AAE radīšanas virzītājspēku, un viņam tiek dēvēta valsts kā tās dibinātāja izveidošana. Šeihu Zeidu un pārējos emirātu šeihus sauc par AAE dibinātājiem.

Ģeogrāfija

Valsts galvenokārt ir tuksneša, tomēr var atrast arī citus reljefus. Vairākos emirātos, īpaši Ras Al Khaimah, visur redzami kalni un wadis. Atšķirīgā ainava sniedz ziemeļu emirātiem savas atšķirīgās iezīmes. Ūdens aizsprostus un vietējo savvaļas dzīvi var izbaudīt visā valstī. Apkārt krastam ir vairāki mangrovju purvi, it īpaši Abū Dabī un Umm al Quwain, kur ap tiem var būt kajakiem. Lielāko pilsētu iekšienē jūs gandrīz aizmirsīsit, ka atrodaties tuksnesī, jo pilsētas rotā zaļumi, parki un plaši zāles lauki.

Kultūra

Emirātu kultūras ainavu nosaka trīs dažādi faktori. No vienas puses, tradicionālā islāma beduīnu kultūra, ieskaitot tradicionālos apģērba gabalus. Vīrieši valkā baltas drēbes ar nosaukumu Kandora, bet sievietes - melnu apģērbu ar nosaukumu Abaya. Tad ir slikti apmaksātu darba ņēmēju imigrācija, galvenokārt (bet ne pilnībā) no Dienvidāzijas, kuri vispār ir tik tikko integrēti sabiedrībā un pret kuriem Emirātu galvenā sabiedrība bieži izturas kā pret neredzamu. Trešais ir "modernais" un "rietumu" tēls, ko īpaši Dubaijas un Abū Dabī emirāti vēlas attēlot pārējai pasaulei ar glitzy iepirkšanās centriem, saudzīgāku islāma interpretāciju nekā kaimiņos esošajā Saūda Arābijā un vispārējo gaisu. greznība tiem, kas vēlas un spēj par to maksāt. Protams, šie trīs mēdz sadoties, dažreiz uzkrītoši, taču lielākoties vietējie emirāti ir apmierināti ar iespēju piedalīties fosilā kurināmā bagātībā un ignorē turīgo ārzemnieku visu, izņemot visspilgtāko, “islāma trūkumu”, kamēr viņi tur tūrisms un iepirkšanās. Tomēr ir vairāk tādu vietu, kur vietējie iedzīvotāji joprojām dzīvo tradicionālāk.

Naktsdzīve ir acīmredzama lielākajās pilsētās, piemēram, Dubaijā. Salīdzinot ar dažām valstīm, kur valsts vai pilsēta izbeidzas pēc pulksten 17:00 vai 19:00, AAE naktsdzīve turpinās visos emirātos (izņemot varbūt mazos ciematos vai pilsētās). Ielu gaismas, ēkas un gaismas visā valstī turpina apgaismot valsti naktī. Lielākā daļa restorānu, mazumtirdzniecības veikalu, tirdzniecības centru un pakalpojumu turpina darboties aptuveni līdz plkst. 10:00 darba dienās un dažreiz pusnaktī nedēļas nogalēs. Alkohols ir plaši pieejams daudzos restorānos un bāros visos emirātos, izņemot Šardža. Ir likumīga, taču pilnīgi ignorēta prasība, lai būtu licence alkohola iegādei alkoholisko dzērienu veikalos (kuru ir maz). Alkohola licence ir pierādījums tam, ka tās turētājs nav musulmanis. Ar pasi nepietiks. Tomēr lidostā jūs varat iegādāties alkoholu bez nodokļiem, lai ievestu AAE. Šardžas emirāts ir pilnīgi sauss. Alkohola licence ir nepieciešama Dubaijas, Abū Dabī un Malaizijas emirātos Ajman; atlikušie Emirāti Ras Al Khaimah, Fudžeira, un Umm al Quwain neprasa nekāda veida licenci. Dažos veikalos prasība dažreiz tiek ignorēta.

Politika

Dubaijas panorāma. Fonā redzama pasaules augstākā ēka Burj Khalifa.

Apvienotie Arābu Emirāti ir septiņu emirātu federācija, no kurām katra ir absolūta monarhija, kuru vada savs šeihs. Katram emirātam saglabājas ievērojama autonomija, katram ir savi likumi. Katra emirāta šeihu ciena vietējie emirātu iedzīvotāji (un, ja viņš to nedara, viņi noteikti neteiks nejaušam tūristam), un viņu uzskata par emirāta vadītāju un vizionāru. Katra emirāta šeihs ir virzītājspēks tā emirāta pazīstamākajam atribūtam. Piemēram, Dubaija ir progresīva un kļuvusi kosmopolītiskāka un par galveno tūristu galamērķi, pateicoties tās šeiha redzējumam, ka Dubaija ir tūrisma centrs. Šardžas valdošais šeihs ir konservatīvāks un liels izglītības, kā arī arābu literatūras un arhitektūras aizstāvis, tāpēc Šardžā atrodas vairākas universitātes, tajā ir daudz Abbasid un Ummayyad arhitektūras ēku, un alkoholu nekur pilsētā nedod. Abū Dabī ir Emirātu galvaspilsēta, un tajā atrodas Prezidenta pils (saukta par Qasr al Watan), visas lielākās valsts nacionālās institūcijas un visas ārvalstu vēstniecības. Abū Dabī atrodas arī daudzi pieminekļi, muzeji, un tajā vairāk valda politiskā atmosfēra. Teorētiski prezidentu un premjerministru ievēl Federālā Augstākā padome, kas sastāv no katra septiņu emirāta šeihiem. Praksē Abū Dabī šeihu vienmēr ievēl par prezidentu, savukārt Dubaijas šeihu vienmēr ievēl par premjerministru, veicot amatus de facto iedzimta.

Infrastruktūra

AAE infrastruktūra ir moderna un labi attīstīta. Lielākā daļa ēku ir pavisam jaunas. Gaismas spīd gandrīz visās ielās, bedrīšu gandrīz nav, noziedzības līmenis ir ļoti zems, nav redzama bezpajumtniecība, visur atrodami telekomunikāciju signāli, un ceļa zīmes ar divvalodu arābu un angļu valodām ir labi izvietotas visās pilsētās. Dateles palmas ir simbolisks valsts koks, un tās var redzēt gandrīz visos ceļos. Valsts ir diezgan jauna, tāpēc daudzas lietas strauji mainās, un jaunas ēkas dīgst no nekurienes. Tas ir gandrīz kā Sim City uz steroīdiem.

Ceļi un citas sabiedriskās iespējas ir modernas, ja reizēm tās ir ļoti pārpildītas. Lielveikali piedāvā plašu produktu sortimentu no Eiropas un ASV atkarībā no veikala, kā arī vietējās un reģionālās preces. Lielākajām starptautiskajām ķēdēm, piemēram, Ikea, Carrefour un Géant, ir klātbūtne, un ātrās ēdināšanas ķēdes (gandrīz visas galvenās ķēdes), piemēram, McDonald's un KFC, darbojas plaši. No otras puses, joprojām ir daži pārpildīti tradicionālie souks piepildīta ar produktiem no visas pasaules un paklāju veikaliem. To vidusmēra ceļotājam var būt grūti atrast, jo tirdzniecības centri mēdz gūt milzīgu uzmanību. Souks parasti atrodas vecajos vēsturiskajos rajonos pilsētās, kas parasti ir visvairāk pārpildītas, kā arī kultūras ziņā vispievilcīgākajos rajonos.

Klimats

Valsts ir ārkārtīgi sausa, un lietus ir tikai dažas dienas gadā. Ūdens patēriņš tomēr ir ļoti augsts, plašos zāles vālēs lielākajos publiskajos parkos un ainavu dizains var būt plašs kūrortos vai citās sabiedriskās vietās. Lielākā daļa šī ūdens nāk no atsāļošanas. Laiks no oktobra beigām līdz marta vidum ir diezgan patīkams, un temperatūra svārstās no augstākajām temperatūrām ap 27 ° C (85 ° F) līdz zemākajām temperatūrām ap 15 ° C (63 ° F). Ziemas var kļūt nedaudz vēsas, ja jums var būt nepieciešama sasildīta jaka vai džemperis, bet nekas kaitinoši auksts (tuksnesis tomēr mēdz būt auksts). Gandrīz vienmēr ir saulains laiks. Lietus var nokrist laikā no novembra līdz februārim, un tas var izraisīt ceļu bīstamību. Vasarā temperatūra paaugstinās, un mitrums ir gandrīz nepanesams. Jūlija vidējā temperatūra svārstās no 34,8 ° C līdz 37,2 ° C. Temperatūra var paaugstināties virs 45 ° C un ārkārtējos gadījumos pat 50 ° C (120 ° F). Augstākā reģistrētā mērenā temperatūra ir 51,8 ° C, un tā tika reģistrēta 2017. gadā. Gandrīz visur AAE temperatūru kontrolē un kondicionē caur AAE Nacionālo centrālās dzesēšanas uzņēmumu Tabreed.

Cilvēki

Iedzīvotāju skaits ir neticami daudzveidīgs. Tikai 20% ir vietējie emirāti; pārējie nāk no Indijas subkontinenta: Indijas, Pakistānas, Bangladešas vai Šrilankas (50%); citas Āzijas daļas, jo īpaši Filipīnas un Malaizija; un rietumu valstis (Eiropa, Austrālija, Ziemeļamerika, 5-6%), bet pārējās - no jebkuras citas vietas. Piemēram, jebkurā dienā Dubaijā vai Šardžā jūs varat redzēt cilvēkus no katra kontinenta un visas sociālās klases. Ar šo daudzveidību viens no nedaudzajiem vienojošajiem faktoriem ir valoda, un tāpēc gandrīz visi runā kādā angļu valodas versijā. Visas ceļa vai citas informācijas zīmes ir angļu un arābu valodā, un angļu valoda tiek plaši lietota, īpaši viesmīlības nozarē. Neraugoties uz ienākuma nodokļa iekasēšanu, Apvienotie Arābu Emirāti savas ievērojamās naftas bagātības un augstā IKP dēļ nodrošina saviem pilsoņiem vienu no visplašākajām labklājības valstīm pasaulē.

Brīvdienas

Sākoties nedēļas nogalei AAE lielākajai daļai valdības un sabiedrisko pakalpojumu, kā arī uzņēmumu No piektdienas līdz sestdienai; daudziem ceturtdiena var būt puse dienas (lai gan visbiežāk strādā visu dienu sestdienās). Gandrīz katrā pilsētā komercdarbība piektdienas rītos tiks izslēgta, taču pēc pusdienlaika mošejās lielākā daļa uzņēmumu ir atvērti, un piektdienu vakaros var būt daudz cilvēku.

Galvenais izņēmums ir badošanās mēnesis Ramadāns, kad dzīves ritms krasi mainās. Restorāni (ārpus tūristu viesnīcām) dienas laikā paliek slēgti, un, lai gan lielākā daļa biroju un veikalu tiek atvērti no rīta no pulksten 8:00 līdz 14:00, tie parasti tiek slēgti pēcpusdienā, kamēr cilvēki gaida (vai guļ) pēdējās ātrās stundas. . Pēc saulrieta cilvēki pulcējas, lai pārtrauktu gavēni ar maltīti, kas pazīstama kā iftar, ko bieži rīko āra teltīs (AAE nav nekas neparasts ar gaisa kondicionēšanu), kas tradicionāli sākas ar datumiem un saldu dzērienu. Daži biroji tiek atvērti pēc aptuveni 20:00 un paliek atvērti arī pēc pusnakts, jo daudzi cilvēki uzturas vēlu līdz rīta stundām. Tieši pirms saullēkta sauca maltīti sohoor tiek apēsts, un tad cikls atkārtojas vēlreiz.

• Jaunā gada diena (1. janvāris)
• Pravieša Debesbraukšana (Pamatojoties uz Hijri kalendāru; datums atšķiras no Gruzijas kalendāra)
• Eid al-Fitr (Pamatojoties uz Hijri kalendāru; datums atšķiras no Gruzijas kalendāra)
• Eid al-Adha (Pamatojoties uz Hijri kalendāru; datums atšķiras no Gruzijas kalendāra)
• Islāma Jaunais gads (Pamatojoties uz Hijri kalendāru; datums atšķiras no Gruzijas kalendāra)
• Mawlid (Pamatojoties uz Hijri kalendāru; datums atšķiras no Gruzijas kalendāra)
• Piemiņas diena (30. novembrī) - tiek pieminēts pirmā kritušā Emirati karavīra datums.
• Valsts svētki (2. decembrī) - Apvienoto Arābu Emirātu savienības un dibināšanas datums.

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Dažu valstu pilsoņi iebrauc AAE bez ieceļošanas bez vīzas vai 30 vai 90 dienu vīzas, kas ierašanās laikā tiek bez maksas apzīmogota viņu pasē. 30 dienu vīzas var pagarināt līdz 90 dienām pēc ierašanās par maksu Dhs 500. Valstis ir Andora, Austrālija, Austrija, Beļģija, Bruneja, Bulgārija, Brazīlija, Barbadosa, Kanāda, Ķīna, Horvātija, Kipra, Čehu Republika, Čīle, Kostarika, Dānija, Igaunija, Somija, Francija, Vācija, Grieķija, Grenāda, Honkonga, Ungārija, Hondurasa, Islande, Īrija, Izraēla, Itālija, Japāna, Latvija, Lihtenšteina, Lietuva, Luksemburga, Makao, Malaizija, Malta, Meksika, Monako, Melnkalne, Nīderlande, Jaunzēlande, Norvēģija, Polija, Portugāle, Rumānija, Krievija (var pagarināt līdz 30 dienām pēc ierašanās), Sanmarīno, Seišelu salas, Singapūra, Slovākija, Slovēnija, Dienvidkoreja, Spānija, Zviedrija, Šveice, Apvienotā Karaliste (izņemot BN (O) pases), Savienotās Valstis un Vatikāna pilsēta.

Vīzas iegūšana

Visām citām valstspiederīgajām personām, kuras nav atbrīvotas no vīzas, ir jāpiesakās vīzai iepriekš. Lai pieteiktos vīzai, jums būs nepieciešama Emirati aviosabiedrības, viesnīcas vai ceļojumu rīkotāja sponsorēšana. Katra AAE aviokompānija piedāvā vīzu pakalpojumus, kad lidojat ar tām. Bez tam ceļojumu aģenti un viesnīcas var arī noorganizēt jums tūristu vīzu. Vīzas izmaksas no 2015. gada ir 250 dirhami plus ceļojumu aģentūras maksa par 30 dienu vienreizēju ieceļošanu, un vairs nav pieejami pagarinājumi. Jaunais vīzu tarifs un noteikums paredz izvairīties no tūristiem meklēt darbu AAE. Kaut arī tranzītvīzai, ko aviosabiedrības sponsorē 96 stundas, tranzīts ir 100 dirhami.

Atšķirībā no daudzām šī reģiona valstīm AAE un Izraēla ir nodibinājušas diplomātiskās attiecības. Lidojumi starp Telavivu un Dubaiju / Abū Dabī, kurus apkalpo flyDubai un El Al, sākas 2021. gada 1. jūlijā. Izraēlas un AAE pilsoņi var ieceļot citā valstī bez vīzas, taču tas var mainīties notiekošās COVID-19 pandēmijas dēļ. Izraēlas pilsoņiem nav problēmu ieceļot AAE, un, ja jums ir Izraēlas vīza vai zīmogs, nav jāuztraucas, un AAE ir Izraēlas vēstniecība.

Ja esat Indijas vai Pakistānas pilsonis un ceļojat no savas pilsonības valsts un pasē ir ECR zīmogs, jums būs jāsaņem apstiprinājums “OK to Board”. Tas jums būs nepieciešams arī tad, ja esat Šrilankas vai Bangladešas pilsonis un ceļojat ārpus Indijas vai Pakistānas. Lielāko daļu laika to organizē jūsu ceļojumu aģents vai aviokompānija. Ja tā nav, tiklīdz saņemat vīzu, paņemiet to, pasi un biļeti uz aviokompānijas biroju un saņemiet zīmogu “OK to board”. Bez tā jums varētu nebūt atļauts ceļot uz AAE.

Pasēm jābūt derīgām 6 mēnešus no ierašanās dienas.

Muitas noteikumi

Katrs pieaugušais, kas nav musulmanis, var ievest četras preces alkohola, piem. četras pudeles vīna vai četras stipro alkoholisko dzērienu pudeles vai četras alus lietas (neatkarīgi no alkohola satura).

AAE uzņemas bēdīgi stingru nostāju zāles, ar daudzām izplatītām zālēm, it īpaši jebko ar saturošām kodeīns, diazepāms (Valium) vai dekstrometorfāns (Robitussin) tiek aizliegta, ja vien jums nav a notariāli apstiprināts un apstiprināts ārsta recepte. AAE, jo īpaši Dubaiju, narkotiku tirgotāji izmanto kā vārti narkotiku nosūtīšanai no austrumiem uz rietumiem, tāpēc likumi par narkotiku glabāšanu vai lietošanu ir stingri. Apmeklētāji, kuri pārkāpj noteikumus, pat netīši, ir atradušies deportēti vai ieslodzīti cietumā. The AAE valdības tiešsaistes portāls uztur instrukcijas, padomus un aizliegto kontrolējamo vielu sarakstu.

Ir aizliegtas arī zāles, kuras lieto un panes kaimiņvalstīs. Izmantojot khat / qat (ziedošs augs, kas satur alkaloīdu, ko sauc par katinonu), kas ir populārs citās tuvējās valstīs (īpaši Jemena) ir arī ļoti nelikumīga. Arī kaņepes un ar CBD saistīti produkti tiek uzskatīti par nelikumīgiem.

Ar lidmašīnu

Dubaijas Starptautiskās lidostas (DXB) 3. termināļa iekšpusē.

• 25.25277855.3644441 Dubaijas Starptautiskā lidosta (DXB ^IATA). Šo lidostu apkalpo vairākas lielākās aviokompānijas, galvenokārt Dubaijā Emirāti. Tiešie lidojumi savieno Dubaiju ar Durbana, Johannesburga, Londona, Sidneja, Melburna, Karači, Teherāna, Rijāda, Mumbai,Kolkata, Honkonga, Parīze, Cīrihe, Frankfurtes lidosta, Milāna, Madrides Barajas, Ņujorka, LAX, Sanfrancisko lidosta, Toronto, Sanpaulu un daudzās citās lielākajās pilsētās Eiropa, Āzija, Austrālija un Āfrika. Iespējams, ka jūsu valsts pārvadātāji piedāvās lidojumus uz Dubaiju.  

Pasu kontrole Abū Dabī Starptautiskajā lidostā (AUH).

• 24.43305654.6511112 Abū Dabī Starptautiskā lidosta (AUH ^IATA) (Abu dabī). Pēc Dubaijas šai lidostai ir nākamie labākie starptautiskie savienojumi. Abū Dabī karoga pārvadātājs Etihad Airways tagad piedāvā tiešos lidojumus no Ņujorka, Toronto un daudzas citas lidostas Eiropa un Āzija. Citas lielākās aviokompānijas, kas apkalpo Abū Dabī, ietver British Airways no Londona-Hītrova, KLM no Amsterdamas Schiphol un Lufthansa no Frankfurtes.  

Zemo cenu aviokompānijas

Lētiem lidojumiem

• Gaisa Arābija ir izveidojis centru centrā Šardža lidosta (kas ir ļoti tuvu Dubaijai), un lido uz turieni no daudzām pilsētām Āfrika , Eiropa, Tuvie Austrumi un Indija.
• Cebu Pacific lidot no Dubaijas uz Manila Filipīnās ar cenām no USD 150.
• Lido Dubaija lidojiet no Dubaijas uz Tuvajiem Austrumiem, Eiropu, Āfriku un Indiju.
• Pegasus aviosabiedrības lidojiet no Dubaijas uz daudzām Eiropas pilsētām.
• Wizzair lidojiet no Dubaijas uz daudzām Eiropas pilsētām.
• Smartwings aviosabiedrības lidojiet no Dubaijas uz daudzām Eiropas pilsētām.
• Norvēģu lidot uz daudzām pilsētām Eiropā un Ziemeļamerika

Ar mašīnu

No Saūda Arābijas dienvidos un Omānā austrumos ir pieeja autoceļiem uz Apvienotajiem Arābu Emirātiem. Visas AAE šosejas ir lieliskā stāvoklī un uzstādītas ar ielu apgaismojumu. Sastrēgumstundā starp Šardžu un Dubaiju ir milzīga satiksme. Visi emirāti ir savienoti pa lielceļiem ar vairākām degvielas uzpildes stacijām, pārtikas un atpūtas pieturām, kā arī šosejas policiju. Garākā šoseja savieno Abū Dabī pilsētu ar Ras Al Khaimah pilsētu. Maģistrāle stiepjas no Abū Dabī, lai savienotos ar Ruwais un pēc tam līdz robežai ar Saūda Arābiju.

Abū Dabī un Dubaijā uz ceļiem tiek izmantotas vairākas elektroniskas maksas vārtu sistēmas. Par Salik nodevas vārtu šķērsošanu Dubaijā tiek iekasēta 4 AED nodeva. Tam ir nepieciešama priekšapmaksa Salik Tag. Lai piekļūtu Abū Dabī salai galvaspilsētā Abū Dabī, ir nepieciešama arī maksas vārtu sistēma, kas sastrēguma stundās iekasē AED 4 un ārpus pīķa stundas AED 2.

Ar laivu

Prāmis kursē divas reizes nedēļā no plkst Bandars Abass iekšā Irāna uz Šardžas ostu, ko veic Irānas kuģniecības kompānija Valfajre-8. Tas ir vienas nakts prāmis, kas aizņem 10-12 stundas, izbraucot agros vakaros svētdienās un ceturtdienās. Ekonomiskās klases cenas sākas ar 160 dirhamiem.

Bez regulārajiem pārvadājumiem ir liels tradicionālo tīklu tīkls dhow tirdzniecības ceļi, kas pārvadā preces visā līcī un pat uz Indija. Iespējams, būs iespējams iegādāties pāreju uz vienu no šīm laivām. Atkarībā no tā, kurā dhow jūs nonākat, viņi var piezvanīt visās AAE piekrastes pilsētās, tostarp Dubaijā un Abū Dabī.

Ej apkārt

Attālumi AAE ir salīdzinoši nelieli, un tie visi ir saistīti ar apgaismotiem ceļiem, maģistrālēm un bagātīgām transporta metodēm. AAE nav pārāk draudzīga pastaigām, lai pārvietotos, galvenokārt karstā laika, spēcīgās saules un relatīvi izvietoto atrakciju dēļ. Transports arvien vairāk tiek paplašināts ar vilcienu, kas savieno visus uzbūvētos emirātus, kā arī ar funkcionējošu masveida sabiedriskā transporta tīkla tīklu, kas var jūs viegli nogādāt jebkurā AAE vietā.

Ar sabiedrisko transportu

Sabiedriskais transports pilsētās ir plaši pieejams un uzlabots, jo autobusu stacijas Abū Dabī, Dubaijā un Šardžā piedāvā ēnainas gaisa kondicionētas autobusu pieturas, lai pasargātu cilvēkus no saules un karstā laika vasarā. Dubaijā ir plaša metro sistēma, kas savieno dažādas pilsētas daļas, kā arī viensliežu ceļš Palm Jumeriah un tramvajs Dubai Marina rajonā. Visi sabiedriskie pārvadājumi pa visām AAE pilsētām ir savienoti vai nu ar taksometru, autobusu, metro, vienvirziena dzelzceļu vai tramvaju. Starppilsētu autobusos ir arī daudz autobusu, kas jūs aizved līdz pat Maskatai Omānā. Starppilsētu autobusu pakalpojumi ir ātri, ērti un samērā bieži.

Visās AAE pilsētās taksometri ir plaši pieejami un samērā pieņemami. AAE vietējās braucienu koplietošanas lietotnes, piemēram, Uber un Careem, ir izplatītas, tomēr cenas, salīdzinot ar taksometriem, ir salīdzinoši vienādas, lai neradītu atšķirīgas tirgus konkurences cenas. Tiek izstrādāta hiperloop sistēma ar nākamajām rūpnīcām, lai savienotu visas pilsētas Apvienotajos Arābu Emirātos. Paredzams, ka hiperloops, kad tas nav sašutis, samazina brauciena laiku starp Abū Dabī un Dubaiju līdz 6–10 minūtēm, nevis parastajai stundas un 45 minūšu automašīnas braucienam.

Ar mašīnu

Apvidus automašīnu grupa, kas dodas uz tuksneša safari apkārt tuksnesim Dubaijā.

Atskaņot multividi

Smilšu vētra AAE. Vētras parasti ir neparastas, bet dažreiz tās var notikt.

AAE ir moderna ceļu infrastruktūra ar labas puses satiksmi. Lai nomātu automašīnu vai brauktu AAE, nepieciešama starptautiska autovadītāja apliecība, kas ir tikai jūsu standarta licences tulkojums un kuru var iegādāties vietējā automašīnu asociācijā. Ja esat pastāvīgais iedzīvotājs, jums būs jāiegūst vietēja vadītāja apliecība, jo, ja esat rezidents, nevar izmantot starptautisku autovadītāja apliecību. Ja jums ir autovadītāja apliecība no citas valsts, iespējams, to varēsit apmainīt pret Emirati vadītāja apliecību. Tas ir vienkāršs process, un to var izdarīt 20 minūšu laikā, bet tikai tad, ja esat no noteikta valstu saraksta. Ja jūs esat no valsts, uz kuru neattiecas atbrīvojums, jums vietējā autoskolā jāiziet 40 klases un jāiztur diezgan grūts licences eksāmens. Tomēr tas mainās, un licenču apmaiņa drīz var attiekties uz visām tautībām, tāpēc pārbaudiet AAE valdības oficiālais tiešsaistes portāls - transports lai uzzinātu, vai jūsu valsts ir starp valstīm, kas ir tiesīgas pārvērst jūsu citplanētiešu vadītāja apliecību. Automašīnu noma ir nedaudz lētāka nekā Ziemeļamerikā. Par automašīnas nomu tiek piemērota vienota maksa dienā, pamatojoties uz automašīnas izmēru. Benzīns (benzīns) pēc starptautiskiem standartiem ir lēts. Ceļu sistēma ir balstīta uz Eiropas standartiem, tajā ir daudz apļveida krustojumu un intensīvi virzīta satiksme. Visas zīmes ir divvalodīgas (arābu un angļu valodā), tās ir viegli saprotamas un lielākoties skaidras un sakarīgas. Ātruma ierobežojumi ir dokumentēti ar arābu rietumu cipariem. Degvielas uzpildes stacijas ir pieejamas visā automaģistrālē, kā arī pilsētās. Pieejami arī Tesla kompresori, kuru skaits tiek palielināts.

Braukšanas likumi

Brīdinājuma ceļa zīme kamieļu šķērsošanai.

Apdzīšana tiek veikta no kreisās puses. Ja braucat lēni pa kreisāko sānu joslu, sagaidiet, ka gaisma no jums aizplīsīs ātrāk ienākošai automašīnai. Šajā gadījumā pieklājība ir pārvietoties no kreisās joslas un ļaut aiz sevis braucošajai automašīnai apdzīt. Ja jūs nemaināt joslu, kamēr cilvēks aiz muguras mirgo ar gaismu, lai signalizētu jums pārvietoties, tas tiek uzskatīts par aizskarošu, un jūs varat saskarties ar ceļa dusmām. Nelietojiet kreiso joslu, ja braucat lēni. Lielākajai daļai ceļu ceļa malās ir vienmērīga dzeltena līnija, kas pati par sevi var darboties kā visa josla. Nepārsniedziet dzelteno līniju (tas var būt vilinošs satiksmē, ņemot vērā garu tukšu sānu joslu). Dzeltenās līnijas rezerve ir paredzēta tikai operatīvajiem transportlīdzekļiem, un to nekad nevar izmantot civilā lietošanā, izņemot ārkārtas gadījumus. Ja jūs saskaras ar avāriju vai automašīnas sabojāšanos, varat novietoties ceļa malā un šķērsot dzelteno robežu. Ceļu dzeltenās malas izmantošana citādi ir nelikumīga (gan ar automašīnām, gan ar motocikliem), un, pārkāpjot to, saņemsiet lielu naudas sodu. Braucot jebkur Emirātos, neveiciet aizvainojošus žestus. Likumā ir aizliegts izmantot aizvainojošu žestu, piemēram, vidējo pirkstu, un tas tiek uzskatīts par verbālu uzbrukumu, un jūs varat atrasties policijas apcietinājumā vai tiesā par aizvainojošu žestu izmantošanu, atrodoties ceļā. Ceļi AAE tiek ļoti uzraudzīti.

Trešais augstākais AAE nāves cēlonis ir ceļu satiksmes negadījumi (pirmais ir sirds un asinsvadu slimības, bet otrais - vēzis). Cilvēki AAE brauc ārkārtīgi ātri, un daži ir pilnīgi neapdomīgi. Rezultātā lielākā daļa ceļu ievēro stingrus ātruma ierobežojumu likumus. Ātruma ierobežojuma starpība ir aptuveni 20 km / h (izņemot Abū Dabī, ja pārsniegsiet rakstisko ātruma ierobežojumu, jūs saņemsiet biļeti). Lielāko daļu autoceļu uzrauga, izmantojot attālinātas radaru sistēmas, kas jūs sodīs bez apstāšanās. Negaidiet, ka policists velk jūs uz sāniem, lai uzrakstītu jums biļeti. Jūs saņemsiet biļeti, izmantojot ziņojumu savā tālrunī (ja jūsu tālrunis reģistrācijas laikā ir piesaistīts automašīnai), un pirms iziešanas no AAE jums būs jāmaksā visi satiksmes sodi. Bezpilota lidmašīnas uzrauga arī lielceļus un ceļus lauku apvidos, tāpēc kravas automašīnu vadītājiem vajadzētu parūpēties. Bezpilota lidaparāti parasti fotografē kravas automašīnu šoferus, kuri neievēro savu noteikto joslu vai brauc ātrāk par viņiem noteikto ātrumu.

Tuksneša safari

Tuksneša safari un kāpu bashing ir labas atrakcijas visu emirātu tuvumā, taču, izvēloties nomātu transportlīdzekli, jābūt ļoti uzmanīgam; tam vajadzētu būt četru riteņu piedziņai. Tuksneša safari parasti tiek veidoti kopā ar ceļojumu aģentiem, un tie var dot jums labu darījumu arī par daudzumu. Nemēģiniet iekļūt tuksnesī, izmantojot vienu automašīnu vai atsevišķi. Parasti pēc īkšķa noteikuma tuksnesī vajadzētu iebraukt vairāk nekā divām četrriteņu automašīnām, lai, ja viena no tām iestrēgtu, otra varētu to izvilkt. Braukšana tuksnesī ir grūti iemācāma prasme. Safari un ceļojumu grupas parasti ved jūs uz tuksneša safari, un jūs, iespējams, pat varēsiet noskaņot sevi kāpt.

Četru riteņu piedziņa, piemēram, Toyoto Land Cruiser vai Nissan Patrol, un kravas automašīnas, piemēram, Ford Raptor, ir populāras Emirātos dabiskā tuksneša reljefa un dažos apgabalos nepieciešamās apvidus dēļ. Lielākā daļa automašīnu ir tonētas melnā krāsā, lai nodrošinātu privātumu un lai karstie saules stari neiekļūtu automašīnā, tādējādi nodrošinot vēsāku temperatūru automašīnā. Braucot uz tuksnesi, noteikti pievērsiet uzmanību visiem kamieļiem, kas, iespējams, šķērso ceļus.

Runā

Valsts valoda ir Arābu, although the majority of the population are expatriates and don't speak it. Expatriates from Iran, India, the Philippines and Western countries outnumber the native Arabs, particularly in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Angļu is the lingua franca, and the great majority of Emiratis know how to speak it. All traffic, shops, and destination signs are written in both Arabic and English. Speaking in English to anyone in the Emirates should be fine, and you will not have to learn any Arabic to get around. That said, if you can learn to speak some Arabic, it will certainly impress the locals.

As Arabic is the official language, government documents may be written in Arabic only, though English translations or versions are common. The only place where Arabic is used almost exclusively is within the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces buildings and headquarters.

The UAE has a very diverse population; many languages and communities exist. Languages widely spoken in the UAE include Hindustani (Hindi & Urdu), Malayalam/Tamil, Farsi (Persian), and Tagalog (Filipino). Most people with secondary education possess at least a basic command of English, though it is not uncommon to meet people whose English is limited. As a major hub for Arabs, Middle Easterners, and Asians who do not speak the English language as a mother language, expect their English to be in a beginner or an intermediate level. In this Muslim-majority country, expect to be greeted with the Arabic phrase of "Peace be upon you" - as-salām `alaykum - even if you are not a Muslim. The proper response would be to state "Peace be upon you too" - wa-`alaykumu s-salām.

Skat

Qasr al Sarab in Liwa Oasis.

Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah.

There's plenty of things to see in the United Arab Emirates, both in terms of the Earth's natural wonderful landscape as well as the best of human's constructed attractions. From the world's largest tower in Dubai to the world's largest contiguous sand desert in the world in Liwa Oasis (which was the film set of planet Jakku in Star Wars: The Force Awakens). Most of the United Arab Emirates lies on the coast of the Persian Gulf, except for Fujairah which lies on the Gulf of Oman, offering both experiences of beautiful beaches in both gulf waters. The western side of the UAE's landscape is a sand terrain, with the Empty Quarter desert forming the south side of the UAE and containing some of the largest sand dunes in the world. The golden sand dunes form a wonderful sight and offer great adventurous safari rides into the wilderness of the desert. The northeastern side terrain is mountainous, offering mountain climbing activities in Ras Al Khaimah as well as the world's longest zip line that shoots from the tops of a mountain.

The UAE was initially a collection of small fishing villages with Eastern Arabian culture which has boomed significantly after the unification of the seven emirates. Hence, in every emirate's capital you will find an old district with old buildings consistent of mostly windcatchers and military forts that were common in the region then, and more progressive glass skyscrapers that signify the advanced progression of the emirates. Archealogical sites from the Umm Al Nar period are scattered across the emirates, with distinctive cultural variations found in the Hajar mountains in the northeastern emirates. In the western side of the UAE, oases are common across vast majority of desert landscape as they formed the major population centers in these areas such as Al Ain city (once only an oasis, now an entire city) and Liwa Oasis. Although outdoors in UAE may seem dull and uninteresting to the knowledgeable traveler, there are actually amazing natural destinations in the UAE - the difficulty is in knowing where to find them! There are pristine waterfalls, cliffs lined with fossils, even freshwater lakes.

Other than the natural beauty of the Arabian desert and mountainous regions of the Al Hajar mountains which may seem dangerous due to the rough surrounding environment, the UAE offers tourists a whole new experience in terms of comfortable living with tall skyscrapers and skylines and enormous malls and huge indoor theme parks as well as an entire indoor ski resorts in the middle of the desert!

There's also multiple islands around cities in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is surrounded by natural islands with green mangroves surrounding the city. The water surrounding Abu Dhabi is light blue in color and is considered one the biggest coral reefs in the entire Persian Gulf region. In Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, there are man-made islands that extend from the desert into the sea such as Palm Jumeriah and Murjan Island, allowing people to live in close proximity to the sea and green landscape while surrounded to a rough desert in Dubai and rough mountains in Ras Al Khaimah just south of these two respective cities.

Attractions

Dubai's skyline

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is the world's largest skyscraper since 2009 extending to 828 meters and is located in Dubai. It is the easiest sighted landmark once you land in Dubai and a major tourist attraction site. You can see the vast desert outside Dubai and the sheen and progressive buildings that form Dubai from the top. You can also see planes flying from the top!

Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the most beautifully created mosques in the world. The architecture and designs of the mosque is a marvel and attracts tourists from all over the world to this magnificent religious site. The mosque is open to non-muslims and allows people of all faith to visit and explore the structure.

Hajar mountains

In the south, the Hajar mountains are easily distinguished by the rough and rugged landscape that pop out of suddenly from the desert. Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain is an accessible peak that is considered the outline of the Hajar mountains. The rough mountainous landscape forms a major hiking, trekking, and bird-watching opportunities, while the vast amount of picturesque wadis in the area are fun to explore. It offers a different landscape than just the desert found mainly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Muzeji

From Islamic museums in Sharjah to international and global musuems in Abu Dhabi, the UAE offers voyagers a great deal of museums that dig into the area's historical past as well as displays the historical artifacts of the empires surrounding the region. Most popular museums are the Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Arts museum, and the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. Of course, each emirate has its own national museum which showcases the emirates original history and displays iconic eastern Arabian items such as dhows, khanjars, and other aspects of earlier life such as clothing and vocation.

Jebel Jais

Jebel means mountain in Arabic. Jebel Jais is located in Ras Al Khaimah and is the highest accessible mountainous peak in the UAE and is a great site for camping in the winter. Similarly to the Hajar mountains, Jebel hafeet is a great location for major hiking, trekking, and mountain climbing.

Al Bidyah mosque

This is the oldest mosque found in the UAE and it is located in Fujairah. The mosque and its surroundings are a major archaeological site. This is a great attraction for history and archaeology fans. Although the mosque is very simple and modest in size, many excavations of pottery and metal artifacts are found in this area.

Dariet

The turquoise waters surrounding the Islands of Abu Dhabi along the Corniche.

Fujairah fort in Fujairah.

One of the main focuses of tourist life (other than shopping) is the beach. The waters of the UAE, although cloudy due to heavy coastal construction, are still, for those from less torrid climes, remarkably warm, clean, and beautiful. There are long stretches of white-sand beaches, ranging from completely undeveloped to highly touristed (even in cities like Dubai). The snorkeling and diving can be magnificent, especially along the eastern (Indian Ocean) coast. Vast swaths of desert stretch to the south of the major urban areas, offering dramatic views and terrifying rides in fast-driven safaris. The mountains are dramatic, steep rocky crags, and a visit to them (for example, the town of Hatta) is well rewarded with amazing views. Women wearing bathing suits will draw unwanted attention at the public beaches; it is advisable to pay for a one-day entry pass to a private beach at a hotel.

There are plenty of man-made wonders to enjoy as well. Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is the world's largest indoor theme park, and as the name suggests, is centered around experiencing the world of Ferrari and includes the fastest rollercoaster in the world, accelerating from 0 to 149 mph (240 km/h) in 4 seconds. This is alongside the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. The Yas Marina Circuit is widely known as the most technologically advanced circuit on the planet, and, along with Formula One, hosts various national and international racing series, including the GP2 and GP3 series, and V8 Supercars. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world, and visitors can travel up it to a viewing station situated near the building's peak to enjoy stunning views of the city and beyond. Wild Wadi and Aquaventure are two world class water parks that cater to the whole family. Those looking for proper retail therapy can visit Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, and also the location of the world's largest dancing fountain, with multiple shows starting after sunset, and one of the world's largest indoor aquariums, Dubai Aquarium.

Ski Dubai in Dubai Emirates Mall is the world's third largest indoor ski slope, measuring 400 m and using 6000 tons of snow. Ski Dubai resort is the first UAE indoor ski slope to open, and more are planned. All equipment, except for gloves and a hat, are provided—skis/snowboards, snowsuits, boots and socks are all included in the price (the socks are disposable). The adjoining ski store sells equipment, including gloves. A ski slope in Ra's al Khaymah is also in the works.

"Desert safari" trips can be a fun experience for tourists. They can be booked ahead, but can often be booked as late as the day before, and most hotel receptionists can arrange this for you. Trips normally start late afternoon and end late evening. You will be collected from your hotel and driven to the desert in a 4x4 vehicle. Most packages include a heart-pumping drive over the dunes, a short camel ride, an Arabic buffet and a belly dancer. Another option would be renting/buying a 4x4 and joining the many growing 4x4 clubs in the UAE, which are varied and each carry their own different flavour: ad4x4, uaeoffroaders, emarat4x4, etc. They offer a free learning experience for all newcomers with scheduled weekly trips to suit all levels of driving skills. Some of them have over 2,000 members from many nationalities.

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Money

The currency is the United Arab Emirates dirham demoted by the symbol " د.إ" or "dh" (ISO code: AED). It is pegged to the US dollar at 3.67 dirhams for $1. Notes are in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 dirhams. There is a one dirham coin with sub-units of 25 and 50 fils coins (100 fils = 1 dirham). There are 5 fils and 10 fils coins but these are rarely seen (and provide an excuse for traders to 'short change').

Cash and travellers' cheques can be changed at exchanges located at the airports or in all the major shopping malls. ATMs are numerous and generously distributed. They accept all the major chain cards: Visa, Cirrus, Maestro, etc. Credit cards are widely accepted.

If you pay with an overseas credit card, most merchants will attempt to apply dynamic currency conversion, charging several percent more than the issuer conversion would have cost. The credit card terminal will offer the choice of whether the conversion should be accepted. The merchant will nē ask you about this, and will choose to accept the conversion. If you pay attention, you can intervene and ask for "No" to be answered. If you ask upfront, some merchants will have no idea what you mean, but many will.

Costs

Basic commodities used to be cheaper than in most Western countries, although this is changing rapidly (Dubai has moved up the ranking to be the 25th most expensive city to live in; Abu Dhabi is close behind). Hotels rates are not cheap—there is a shortage of hotel rooms available, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which keeps the hotels often at above 90% occupancy. Vast numbers of new hotels are scheduled to come on line during the next five to ten years, but as tourism is on the rise, it is unlikely that prices will come down. All things touristy also tend to be rather expensive. Rents in Dubai are starting to compete with cities like Paris or London, and other prices tend to follow. Some places have shared accommodations available and are quite reasonable.

Shopping

One of the things the UAE is most famous for is shopping. There are no sales taxes in the UAE, but it is very difficult to find any real bargains anymore as inflation is at an all-time high. If you are interested in shopping, you can't leave the UAE without visiting Dubai. Dubai boasts the best places for shopping in the whole of the Middle East, especially during the annual shopping festival, usually from mid-January to mid-February.

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Skatīt arī: Middle Eastern cuisine

Popular Emirati dessert called Lugaimat.

A fancy Arabic-cuisine mixed grill. Clockwise from top: lamb kofta, chicken shish tawuk, beef shish kebab, pilaf (Arabic rice), vegetables.

The UAE's traditional cuisine is the Emirati and Eastern Arabian cuisine, however the country also offers a global cuisine. The more than 165 nationalities residing in the Emirates have made the country a destination which offers and caterers to all cuisines or religious compliant food for everyone.

Eastern Arabian cuisine

Eastern Arabian cuisine forms the major traditional food in the UAE. Emirati cuisine is sampled and widely marketed as the traditional food of the state. However, traditional Emirati cuisine is somewhat difficult to find due to the minority presence of Emiratis in their own country. Al Fanar restaurant is a famous and common Emirati-styled restaurant that was established to offer Emirati food and atmosphere for foreigners wishing to experience the country's traditional food. Emirati food is commonly platters of fragrant rice topped with lamb, camel meat, chicken or fish that has been slow-roasted in a pit. If you have Emirati friends, being invited to their homes would generally be the best chance you have to sample the local cuisine. Arabic coffee, camel milk, and dates form the staple food of which the Emiratis have lived on for generations. Camel milk is widely available in supermarkets and is a common sight to see in an Emirati grocery store. There's even flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry camel milk. Camel milk or Date flavored milkshakes are commonly found. Chocolate made of camel milk is also available. The UAE has established companies that use camel milk and camel meat as a major alternative to the regular chicken, lamb, and cow meat that are commonly available worldwide. Camel milk and camel meat is commonly available in the UAE and is a great chance for tourists and visitors to experience a new type of delicacy for an inexpensive price. Another famous Emirati dessert is Luguaimat (called Luqaimat in standard Arabic). The dessert is widely available and offered in almost all Emirati gatherings and is sold in a lot of restaurants and outlets as well. Ramadan is a great time to be invited to an Emirati house to experience a lot of their traditional foods.

Tourists in Dubai being presented with Emirati food and taught about the eating etiquette.

Global cuisines

Abu Dhabi un Dubai and, to a lesser extent, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, un Fujairah all offer a vast spread of food from most of the world's major cuisines. By western standards most restaurants are quite affordable although it is easy to find extremely expensive food too. Most upper-end restaurants are located in hotels. South east Asian cuisine such as Indian and Pakistani restaurants are also widely available and can be found in every corner. Arabic cuisine such as Lebanese, Syrian and Jordanian cuisines are also available. Persian cuisine is proudly marketed around the country due to the proximity of Iran. Persian restaurants proudly present Persian atmosphere; both Islamic Persian design, Persian Empire-styled, and even Imperial Iran atmosphere with pictures of the Shah and Imperial Iranian flag adorning the restaurant depending on the Iranian owner's fidelity. The Iranian Club in Dubai proudly caters to Iranians and is funded by the Iranian government and is run by the Iranian community in Dubai. If you have an Iranian friend its a great opportunity to be invited to experience the Persian cuisine in the Iranian Club. Since the UAE forms the home of major Middle Eastern, south east Asian, and western communities its safe to say that almost every cuisine exist around the country. South African, Nigerian, and Ethiopian restaurant are few but are still present. Chinese restaurants are also increasing in number due to the increasing Chinese community in the country. There's even a famous North Korean restaurant in Dubai. All types of cuisines African, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, European, and American cuisines are all widely available. Finding a favorite restaurant chain should not be a problem. There's also a lot of local chains and business start ups which offer different types of food which you may have not experienced. Pork is also available and is sold in supermarkets, albeit in a specifically designated location marked "For Non-Muslims".

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Famous restaurant chains have also established branches in the country. Restaurants by the world's most famous chefs such as Gordon Ramsey, Gary Rhodes, Guy Fieri, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, and Salt Bae all operate restaurants around the country. In fact, some of the world famous chefs, such as Salt Bae, primary restaurant and base of operation is in Dubai such as Salt Bae's Nusr-Et restaurant in Four Season Hotel in Jumeriah (Visited by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others). Other international food chains such as Cheesecake factory, Texas Fried Chicken, Red Lobster, PF Chang's, Chili's and many more all operate branches throughout the country. Fast food is also common, with many chains such as McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Popeye's, Hardee's, and Wendy's are almost found everywhere. The major ice cream chain is Baskin Robbins, but other ice cream brands such as Cold Stone Creamery, Marbles Lab, Moishi, and Amorino are all available. Local branches of gelato and other desserts are also common. Pakistani and Indian restaurants are also very common. South Asian food in the UAE is more authentic than the food found in Europe or elsewhere due to the proximity of India and Pakistan to the Emirates. Indians, Pakistanis, Malayalis, Malabaris and Sri Lankans can be found everywhere and form the majority of the population in the Emirates. The UAE is a favorite destination for Keralites outside of Kerala, and proper authentic eastern Asian restaurants are found all over the Emirates.

Etiquette

An Emirati Majlis. A majlis can be way larger depending on the event or who's invited.

In public, general global and mostly western etiquette is required to be adhered. If you are invited to an Emirati's house for food, it depends on how cultural the family is. You may be required to sit on the ground, eat with your hands, or share the same plate with everyone. It is not uncommon for Emiratis to present a feast in one big platter, and everyone sits around it and eats with their hands. The key thing to remember when doing so is to use only your right hand, as the left hand is traditionally reserved for handling dirty things. Being invited to break bread or share a platter with Emiratis is a considered a huge sign of respect and fondness. Young Emiratis are however, very understanding if you choose to have your own plate or eat with utensils, and some of Emiratis don't even adhere to the traditional floor sitting and eating with hands style of cultural eating etiquette. A more modern etiquette is to sit on the ground with everyone having their own plate, spoon, fork, and knife while eating the food in front of you or politely asking someone next to you to serve the food away from you. Do not get up and attempt to move to the place where a certain type of food is put.

If you are invited to a Majlis (a traditional and common gathering commonly men-only or women-only), you will be presented with dates and Arabic coffee (called gahwa). The majlis is a big room or a tent with places to sit where people talk and converse. A person will rotate around the maljlis and offer you dates, dessert, or Arabic coffee. If you eat dates, remember to take them in odd numbers (1 or 3, etc..). Taking dates in even numbers is not a problem but its preferred to take them in odd numbers to adhere to the Arabic culture. If you are presented with Arabic coffee the person who rotates to pour the coffee will continue to pour you coffee until you shake the cup while presenting it to him. This signals that you do not want more coffee and he will take the cup from you. In a traditional setting, if you are entering a majlis you'll be required to move to the chair closest to your right and shake hands with the person starting from there until you shake hands with everyone. If you're sitting in a chair and someone is coming to greet you, you will be required to stand up and shake hands with that person before sitting down. If there is a Sheikh in the majlis, its customary to greet him first before going back and shaking hands with everyone else. Arabic men from the same tribe perform a nose kiss (also called Eskimo kiss). It may also be performed by very close friends. In an nontraditional majlis, its not customary to do any of that and simply going in and goofing around with your friends is totally fine.

If you are presented with food in an Emirati house, its customary to eat. Its considered disrespectful if you do not eat anything. If you're full, eating small amounts is better than rejecting the food entirely. You will be presented with a lot of food if you visit an Emirati house for lunch or dinner, as Emiratis consider generosity a virtue and you'll be disrespecting them if you don't eat or touch any food they present you with.

Religious diets

All food in the UAE is Halal. Kosher food is also increasingly available. Companies and restaurants such as Kosher Arabia and Eli's Kosher Kitchen, which is supervised by Chief Rabbi of the UAE Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, are also available. Vegetarian restaurants are also widely available due to the major presence of Hindus in the country. Finding your local or favorite or religiously compliant cuisine should not be a problem in the Emirates.

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Fast Track Lobby Bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel in the capital Abu Dhabi.

Dubai has a burgeoning nightlife scene and even formerly straitlaced Abu Dhabi has loosened up and tried to catch up. Alcohol is available in alcohol stores, 5-star hotel restaurants and bars in all emirates except Sharjah, where you can only drink in your home or in an expat hangout called the Sharjah Wanderers. As a tourist, you are permitted to buy alcohol in bars and restaurants to drink there. If you are a resident, you're supposed to have an alcohol license (never asked for in bars) which also allows you to buy alcohol at alcohol stores (they do check).

During Ramadan, no alcohol is served during daylight (fasting) hours. Dubai and Abu Dhabi permit bars to serve alcohol at night, but bands stop playing, background music is off or quiet, no dancing is allowed and nightclubs are usually closed. On certain holy days in the Islamic calendar, no alcohol is served publicly in any of the UAE.

Dariet nē under any circumstance drink and drive in the UAE. If by chance you are in an accident, this becomes a card for going directly to jail — especially during Ramadan. Taxis and ride-share apps such as Uber are widely available if you have been drinking and are a much safer and wiser option given the insane driving habits in the region.

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Palm Jumeriah in Dubai

For the visitor, the UAE has one of the most spectacular ranges of tourist accommodations in the world. There are staggeringly beautiful, modern hotels, which can be expensive. However, more modest housing is also available. Hotels and accommodation in the Emirates are always available - in fact, hotels are a major revenue source for investors in the UAE. The hotels and accommodation throughout the Emirates are stunning and extraordinary luxurious due to the fact of the high luxury standards in the Emirates (particularly in Dubai) as well as the relatively new buildings and skyscrapers. Some of the most famous lodging destinations that are famous for being portrayed in movies are the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi also serve as a lodging destination for foreign head of states or diplomats visiting the capital city Abu Dhabi.

Almost all hotels serve alcohol with the notable exception of hotels in Sharjah. Most hotels also have various bars, night clubs, and meeting hot spots. Most resorts are built on artificial made islands such as the Palm Jumeriah in Dubai and Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Beach access and amenities are a given when booking a resort or a hotel on a beach.

Learn

University City Hall in University City, Sharjah.

Per the Times Higher Education (THE) and the QS World University rankings in 2019, the highest ranking universities in the UAE are:

• 1- Khalifa University
• 2- United Arab Emirates University
• 3- American University in Sharjah
• 4- American University in Dubai
• 5- University of Sharjah
• 6- Abu Dhabi University
• 7- Zayed University
• 8- Ajman University

The UAE has government-sponsored universities that are limited only to citizens or high achieving non citizens only. The four local government-sponsored universities are Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates University iekšā Al Ain, Higher Colleges of Technology with various campuses throughout the UAE, and Zayed University with campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

In addition to the local universities, the UAE also hosts branches of several well-known American and European universities. These are primarily concentrated in the cities of Dubai un Abu Dhabi. Examples of global universities with campuses in the UAE include New York University Abu Dhabi, Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, London Business School, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and University of Exeter.

Work

You will need a work visa to be allowed to work in the UAE, and receiving one requires a local company or sponsor to apply on your behalf. A 10-year, 5-year, and 6-month visa schemes are also available for investors, entrepreneurs and outstanding students. The UAE government official online portal has all the details to apply for visas or long term visas.

Qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, professional talents, researchers in various fields of science and knowledge, and outstanding students are offered a permanent residency scheme called the Gold card.

Obtaining UAE citizenship is only possible for foreign women who are married to Emirati men (but nē for foreign men married to Emirati women), but is otherwise next to impossible for other foreigners. A foreign woman must be married for 7 years with at least one child or 10 years with no children to be eligible for citizenship. Citizenship may also be granted by a decree from the president if a person has done extraordinary accomplishments for the country.

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Emirati men wearing traditional attire and performing an Emirati weapon dance called Razfah.

Emiratis are proud but welcoming people and, when not in their cars, are generally extremely civil and friendly. Like most peoples of the world, they welcome visitors who are willing to show some amount of respect and can be extremely generous. (Some expats and visitors do not understand that revealing clothing can be quite offensive to some people, even if nothing is said to the offenders.) Their culture is unique and can be highly conservative, but overall they are quite attuned to the ways, customs, events, media, and manners of the world.

Local men usually wear a "Kandoura", a long robe (typically white), and ghutra, a red-checked or white headdress. Local women wear a black robe-like garment (abaya) and a black head scarf (shayla).

The UAE is more conservative than most Western societies, though not as much as some of its neighbors. Travelers should be aware and respect the more traditional outlook in the UAE, as there are behaviors typical in the West (for example, making "rude and insulting gestures") that will result in arrest in the UAE. On the other hand, Western travelers will find most of the UAE quite comfortable.

Although women are not legally required to wear the hijab, revealing fashions such as tank tops and shorts are discouraged. Hijab and modest clothing are necessary to visit mosques or religious sites. Some mosques such as the Sheikh Zayed mosque in Abu Dhabi provide modest clothing for tourists visiting the site. Short skirts and shorts are acceptable, although you might incur stares. However, there are quite a few tourist or expatriate-dominated zones where even "provocative" dress may be seen, although not necessary respected. Bikinis and other type of swimwear can be worn there. These include many areas of the Emirate of Dubai and, for example, beach resorts in Ajman or Fujairah. Public nudity anywhere is strictly forbidden and is considered a crime. Sharjah is the most conservative of the Emirates with public decency statutes (i.e., forbidding overly revealing clothing or certain kinds of beach wear), but few of them are enforced (although that varies).

The Emirates are not gay-friendly, and consensual homosexual activity is potentially subject to the death penalty (although never carried out in the history of the country). However, discretion is the key: like many things in Emirati society, what happens behind closed doors is - well - what happens. Public display of affection is considered impolite or ill-mannered to the Emirati population. On the other hand, it is not uncommon for Emirati men or women to show physical affection but not across gender; Emirati men often kiss one another's noses in greeting and women greet one another with cheek kisses and may hold hands or link arms.

Don't tell locals that the UAE is part of Saudi Arabia. Don't compare it to Bahrain, Oman or Qatar either. Many locals and expats are proud of their country and culture so some would be deeply offended. Don't discuss the crisis between the Emirates and Qatar either as it is a touchy topic to the locals.

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Dubai Police uses a fleet of super-cars. The super cars police patrols are found in tourist hot spots and allows tourists to take pictures with the officers.

The UAE is exceptionally safe. The country is considered one of the safest places to live. Abu Dhabi is ranked as the safest city in the world in 2019, while Dubai was ranked the 6th safest city in the world.

Visitors should be less concerned about crime, than the harsh law enforcement. Homosexuality is a crime that may carry the death penalty in the UAE (although never enforced in the history of the country), so gay and lesbian tourists should be discreet. Same-sex public display of affection is illegal and punishable by fine or jail.

Sex outside marriage is also illegal but not enforced unless it results in pregnancy. Public sex, nudity, and any form of sexual activity conducted in public is illegal. Caution is definitely advised.

There are a couple of things you should be aware of to do with drug laws in the UAE. Some common painkillers in western countries are illegal narcotics in the UAE like codeine. Don't bring any with you unless you carry a copy of your prescription or you may join others who have received jail sentences. In contrast, antibiotics are freely available over the counter at pharmacies. If you receive a prescription for controlled drugs in the UAE, such as some painkillers and antidepressants, be sure to keep the copy of the prescription with you when traveling out of the country.

Another trap for the unwary is that if you are suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a blood test can be taken, and if it shows evidence of substances that are illegal in the UAE, then you will probably end up in jail even if the substances were ingested in the country that you were previously in. In addition to testing your blood, they will likely check your belongings. People have been jailed for possession for finding microscopic specks of drugs on them with highly sensitive equipment.

Under cyber-crime laws if a person makes a defamatory statements about someone in the UAE on social media, even if a number of years ago in another country, they can be jailed or fined.

Another cause for concern is the very high rate of automobile accidents: besides due care while driving a vehicle, crossing the road on foot can be quite dangerous as well.

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Vispārīgi medical care in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah is quite good, with clinics for general and specialized care widely available, including some which are now open 24 hours. Hospitals in the major centers are well-equipped to deal with any medical emergencies. There is an ambulance system in all major population centres; however, coverage can be patchy in the more remote areas. Ambulances are designed for transportation rather than providing care as first responders, so don't expect top-flight on-site care.

The main government hospital in Abu Dhabi is quite good; as is the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, now managed by Cleveland Clinic.

In Dubai, the government hospitals are Rashid hospital, which has a new Trauma Centre and Dubai Hospital which are very good. Welcare Hospital International Modern Hospital American Hospital Zulekha Hospital NMC Hospital, and Belhoul Hospital in the private sector all have a good reputation. The country is free of malaria and prophylaxis is not needed. In Sharjah, the Kuwaiti (Goverrnment) Hospital accepts expatriates. The private hospitals in Sharjah are the Zahra hospital, Zulekha Hospital and Central Private Hospital. Prices including healthcare are generally cheaper in Sharjah and although all hospitals meet the Ministry of Health standards the Central Private Hospital and Zulekha Hospitals are considered more affordable.

Al Ain is served by modern hospitals and care centers: Tawam Hospital, now managed by John Hopkins, and host to the UAE University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science; Al Ain Hospital (also called Al Jimi Hospital as it is in the district of Al Jimi), now managed by the Vienna Medical University; and the private Oasis Hospital, previously known as Kennedy Hospital, which was founded and run by Christian missionaries, and which was the first hospital in the city.

The water is safe to drink in the UAE, although most people prefer bottled water for its taste. The food is clean and in most restaurants is served to Western standards, particularly in tourist areas; however, hygiene can be an issue in some establishments outside, particularly roadside stalls. That said, food poisoning does happen, so use your common sense!

The heat in summer can reach 50°C (122°F), so avoid outdoors activity at the height of the day and watch out for signs of heat stroke. Be sure to drink lots of water as dehydration happens easily in such heat. If travelling off road (most of the country is desert), ensure you carry sufficient water to allow you to walk to the road should vehicles become bogged.

Although the UAE is somewhat more accommodating to travellers with disabilities than other countries in the Mideast, it would nonetheless be a difficult country to navigate in a wheelchair. Curbs are high and there are few, if any, ramps or other accommodations. This includes an almost complete lack of handicapped-friendly bathrooms.

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As of July 2019, free prepaid SIM cards - loaded with a three-minute talk time, five SMS and 20MB mobile data - would be given to tourists upon their arrival at any of the UAE's entry points as per the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) initiative to welcome new tourists.

By phone

The country code is 971. The mobile phone network uses the GSM technology (as in Eiropa un Africa) and use is widespread. The format for dialing is: 971-#-### ####, where the first "#" designates the area code. Key area codes include Dubai (4), Sharjah (6) and Abu Dhabi (2). Calls to mobile phones use the operator's area codes: (50/56/58) for Etisalat and (52/55) for Du. Like other countries, when dialing locally, "00" is used to access an international number (and followed by the country code) and "0" is used to access a national number (followed by the area code).

By internet

Internet cafés are fairly common in the larger cities, and web censorship is at times odd, but rarely obtrusive. Instant messaging and voice-over-IP services like Skype sometimes work. The government owned telecommunications operator blocks access to these services to varying degrees. The blocking does not always stop calls and may vary depending on the network used. It also appears to be able to block Skypeout calls whilst allowing Skype-Skype calls. Even if the services are not blocked, connection speed can be an issue. Most people use a VPN service to bypass local Internet restrictions.

Etisalat and Du both provide USB Internet connections.

By post

A postal stamp from Abu Dhabi in 1967.

The United Arab Emirates has a fairly efficient postal system run by the Emirates Post Group. There are dozens of post offices scattered across the major cities. It costs 4.50 dirhams at standard rates to send a standard letter weighing 29-30 gr (1 oz) locally and between the emirates within the country; 5 dirhams to neighboring Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain); 9 dirhams across the gulf to Iran; and 11 to 13 dirhams to most other countries. Mailing to nearby conflict zones (Iraq, Syria, Yemen) can only be sent on the premium rate starting at 165 dirhams. Sending parcels can get costly, being counted per kilogram and by distance. A full list of rates and branch locations can be found on the Emirates Post Group website^{[mirusi saite]}.

All mail sent within and to the country are sent only to PO Boxes without zip or post codes. Therefore, address should be formatted as:

Name of recipient

Name of company or organization if relevant

PO Box xxxx

NAME OF EMIRATE

COUNTRY IF MAILING FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY

Such as:

John Doe

Raffles World Academy

PO Box 122900

DUBAI

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

If sending by private courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc) to a physical address be sure to confirm the delivery address with recipient and provide the recipient's telephone number on the package so that the delivery driver can call to clarify the location if necessary as physical addresses are vague and inconsistent. Such as:

John Doe

Raffles World Academy

Al Marcup Street، Umm Suqeim 3

Jumera 3

DUBAI

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Many expats working in the UAE typically use their employer's PO Box to receive personal mail. But, there is no concept of 'privacy' and mail can be opened by the employer, especially after the employee has left the company. Therefore, it is recommended that anybody staying long term to establish their own mailing address than to have personal mail sent to them via their employer.