United arab emirates

Soon the hot time for vacations will begin, and most people will begin to wonder: "Where to go to relax?", "Which country is the most beautiful and interesting?". In fact, it is impossible to say which country is the most-most, because each person has his own preferences, and everyone sees rest in his own way.

For some, rest is a warm sea, scorching sun and white sand, moving from place to place in a light breeze. For some, rest is an abundance of nightclubs, fun nightlife and a comfortable hotel on the ocean. And someone believes that the rest must necessarily include a good shopping. Who should go to the United Arab Emirates? What is remarkable about it and what should those who are going to spend their holidays in the UAE know?

General information about the UAE

• The emirates are located in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula, washed by the Indian Ocean. The capital of the country is Abu Dhabi. The time is not too different from Moscow time - in winter only for one hour. In the summer, the time is the same for the reason that the Emirates do not switch to summer time. Therefore, you do not have to worry that at first you will feel bad due to a change in time.
• If you are under 21, you will not be able to go on holiday on your own in the UAE, as there you will be considered a minor, which means you will not be allowed to cross the border. Take care of this in advance.
• Most of the TV channels present in hotels broadcast in English, and only a small number of them offer viewing of Russian-speaking channels.
• Drinking alcohol outside the hotel is strictly prohibited! After all, the UAE is a Muslim country, and the laws there are quite strict.
• On the territory of the UAE it will be very difficult to find a hotel that would work on the system "All inclusive", the main majority of hotels offer tourists only breakfast. This is due to the fact that most vacationers prefer to dine and dine not in the hotel, but in restaurants and cafes of the city.
• Tips are given in the amount of 10% of the amount of the order. But only in the case of good service.
• There are no restrictions on movement within the country.

Do not forget that the UAE - a Muslim country. This means that women should walk the streets in fairly modest clothes. In addition, do not smoke, eat and drink in public places. In the holy fasting of Ramadan, you may even be imprisoned for it. In short, if you go to the city without a guide and without any other escort, it is better to know in advance what is strictly forbidden to do.

UAE climate

The climate of this country is dry subtropical. In these places, rain is only 5 days a year! All the rest of the time you can bask in the sun. However, just with the sun you need to be careful. The most favorable time for holidays in the UAE is from October to May. The temperature in these months ranges from 18 to 30 degrees. It is raining around February.

People who live permanently in Russia and are accustomed to a temperate continental climate are not recommended to visit the United Arab Emirates in the summer. The air temperature during this period of time can reach 50 degrees! In addition, at any time of the year there is always high humidity in the country.

United Arab Emirates language

The official language adopted in this country is Arabic. But there are also representatives of the population who speak languages ​​such as Hindi, English, Farsi and Urdu. If you do not know any of these languages, do not despair! Recently, due to the large influx of tourists from Russia, many ads and signs are written in Russian. In addition, some shop and hotel owners know our language.

Currency in United Arab Emirates

The official currency of the country is dirham. In terms of our money 1 dirham = 8 rubles. In 1 dirham 100 fils. In circulation are coins of 25 and 50 fils, as well as 1 and 5 dirhams. Banknotes in circulation - 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 dirhams. If you have only US dollars, do not worry, throughout the country they are accepted for payment. But it will be much more profitable if you pay in dirhams.

Currency is best exchanged in banks. Here they work according to the following schedule - from Saturday to Wednesday - from 8.00 to 13.00. Some, but not all banks, operate from 16.30 to 20.30. On Thursdays, all banks are open from 8 am to 12 pm.

What documents are needed for a trip to the UAE?

To travel to the UAE will require a visa. It can be issued through a tour operator or travel agency, where you will purchase permits. In addition, a visa can be issued directly - by contacting the consular section at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. The cost of a visa is about 70 dollars.

In addition to the visa, you will need the following documents:

1. Copy of international passport. The copy should be color, scanned in JPEG format, its size should not exceed 40 KB. The validity period must be at least six months from the date of your submission of documents.
2. Color photo size 4.3 x 5.5. The photo should be color, scanned, and its size should not exceed 40 KB.
3. Application form filled in English.
4. Consular fee, which is about 75 US dollars.

UAE Customs

It is very strictly prohibited to import into the country any materials that are even the easiest erotic in nature! This applies to both printed and electronic information. In addition, it is forbidden to bring into the UAE any material that could offend the religious feelings of the population.

1. Import of alcoholic beverages is not more than 2 liters of wine, not more than 2 liters of strong drinks. At the entrance to Sharjah - only 1 bottle. wine or 1 bottle. strong drink.
2. Import of tobacco products - 2000 cigarettes or 400 cigars or 2 kg of tobacco.
3. Perfumery - no more than 150 ml.
4. Prohibited from importation and weapons.
5. Currency can be imported into the country any, in any quantity.

Transportation in the United Arab Emirates

You can move around the area only by taxi. And in this country there are two types of taxis - with and without meters. In a taxi with counters, the trip will cost 2 dirhams per landing, and then 1 dirham per kilometer. In a taxi without meters it is better to immediately agree on the cost of the trip so that there are no unpleasant surprises. The minimum cost of a trip by taxi in the UAE - 5 dirham.

Telephone in the UAE

You can call from a street phone. Such a call will cost approximately 30-60 fils. You can use not only coins, but also special cards that are sold at gas stations.

• To call the hotel from one room to another, you just need to dial the room number.
• To call the city, dial the number "9" on the device, and when you hear a dial tone, dial the number of the subscriber.
• To call from a hotel to another country, for example to Russia, you need to dial "9", when you heard a dial tone, dial the country code (Russia - 007), then the city code (Moscow - 495), then the number of the phone you need.
• However, keep in mind that calling from the hotel will be very expensive. For a minute of conversation with Moscow, you will be charged about $ 7. In the same street phone, it will cost you 5 times cheaper.
• Emergency telephone numbers on the territory of the country - police - 999, ambulance - 999, fire - 997, exact time - 140, reference - 180, telegram by telephone - 130.

United Arab Emirates - a fantastic country of 1001 nights! This is an infinitely warm ocean, and always bright sun, delight and beauty! Rest in the United Arab Emirates will be for you a truly unforgettable!