The country of sheikhs - the United Arab Emirates - is located in the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula. The shores are washed by waters Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean (Gulf of Oman).

Why go to the UAE

The UAE is a fabulous country where, among the sands of the endless desert, skyscrapers made of glass and metal soar into the sky; a place where ancient customs combine with the latest technology. If you love excellent hotel service, shopping from morning to evening, swimming in the eternally warm sea and are picky about the choice of entertainment - this is the place for you. The Emirates is home to the world's largest aquarium, a ski resort in the desert, an amazingly beautiful mosque and, of course, many shopping centers with thousands of shops.

UAE visa

A visa is not required to travel to the UAE. Upon arrival in the UAE, a tourist’s passport is stamped free of charge indicating their arrival in the country. The visa is valid for 30 days. In case of several entries/exits from the country, you need to obtain visas each time.

The country unites 7 emirates. The largest emirate is , the smallest is . All emirates, except , have areas on the coast of the Persian Gulf. located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman.

When choosing tours to the UAE, tourists give preference to the emirates and.

Weather in UAE

The season in the UAE lasts all year round- warm and practically no rain. The best time The best time to visit the Emirates is from the end of October to April, when it is not very hot. The sea water off the coast of the UAE is always warm: the temperature does not drop below 18°C. In winter, the water in UAE hotel pools is heated, its temperature is 25-27 °C. In summer, air temperatures can reach 50 °C and sea temperatures can reach 35 °C.

Round trip flights to the UAE

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Sights of the UAE

The Emirates cannot boast many historical attractions like cities in Europe or Asia. The country's rapid development began only half a century ago. However, the lack of ancient ruins and ancient houses of the UAE city is more than compensated by ultra-modern skyscrapers, luxurious amusement parks, beautiful embankments and, of course, oriental bazaars in air-conditioned shopping centers.

The best in the Emirates

If you definitely want to touch history and culture, then you should pay attention to the beautiful mosques - for example, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in - or the Bastakiya area, where clay houses, a fort building and the atmosphere of an Arab village have been preserved.

Picturesque oases are scattered throughout the emirates, and there are healing mineral springs in the emirates. For wildlife lovers, we recommend visiting the unique mangrove reserve, zoo and Sheikh's Palace in Al Ain in Abu Dhabi.

On an excursion to the UAE, you can go into the desert on jeeps and ATVs, travel around all the emirates and even visit the neighboring Sultanate of Oman, sail on a yacht on man-made islands or simply in the Persian Gulf, even fly in a helicopter near the Burj Khalifa skyscraper or in a hot air balloon over surroundings.

Shopping

People come to the UAE for quality shopping - there are many multi-storey shopping centers and markets. The most famous of them are The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Souk Madinat Jumeirah next to Palm Jumeirah, Gold Souk in Dubai's Deira district, Abu Dhabi Mall. ​

Souvenirs

The most popular souvenirs that tourists bring from the UAE are chocolate and candies based on camel milk, amazing dates with and without filling, soft toys, seven sands - a bottle of multi-colored sand from different emirates, small carpets, hookahs, jewelry and jewelry.

Transport

Compared to Russia, public transport in the UAE is very poorly developed. This is explained by the fact that almost every resident has his own car. Buses and metro are mainly used by migrant workers and tourists. Regular city bus service is only available in and Abu Dhabi. A bus ticket is inexpensive - about 1.5 dirhams.

Most often, tourists travel by taxi. Each machine is equipped with a meter. If you are traveling from one emirate to another, be prepared for the fact that a certain amount will be added for crossing the “border” (each emirate has its own, but no more than 5 dollars). You will also have to pay extra for toll roads.

The metro is popular with both locals and tourists. It is fully automatic, there are no drivers. The Dubai Metro has 2 lines in total; they are connected to each other and to the tram line. There are 3 categories of tickets for payment - “golden” (with a panoramic view and a guarantee of a seat in the head/tail car, they cost 2 times more than regular ones), women’s and children’s tickets (tickets to a certain section of the car) and regular ones. Ticket prices range from 1.8 to 11 dirhams.

There is a tram line in the Dubai Marina area, and on the Palm Jumeirah there is a monorail railway, which tourists love to ride on. One trip on the monorail costs 15 dirhams.

To rent a car in the UAE you will need an international driver's license and a credit card. All personalized cards issued in the Russian Federation are considered credit cards. In some cases, you can rent a car using a Russian ID and without presenting credit card. However, if you are stopped by the police, you will have to pay a huge fine. When renting, the amount on the bank card is “frozen” (750-2000 dirhams), it is important that it is available.

Alcohol

The UAE is a Muslim country where there is a ban on alcohol consumption. Each emirate sets its own law on alcohol - for example, it doesn’t even smell like it: you can’t not only drink it, but even transport it and store it. Surrounded by , there are a couple of liquor stores. You can find alcoholic cocktails on the menu, but be prepared that they will be expensive. Alcohol can be brought into your hotel room in some emirates. You can buy wine, beer and other drinks in duty-free shops upon arrival, but only a little. The quantity is monitored - lovers of strong drinks can easily be deprived of their favorite drink.

Customs and traditions

Religion in the UAE is Islam. Believers perform namaz 5 times a day. The call to prayer is heard through mosque loudspeakers, as well as on radio and television.

Holy month Ramadan- a special period for Muslims, a time of fasting, humility and prayer. Its beginning is determined by lunar calendar, every year is a new date. In 2018, Ramadan lasts from May 15 to June 14, in 2019 - from May 5 to June 3.

During Ramadan, Muslims are prohibited from eating and drinking before sunset, so many cafes and restaurants are closed during the day. Tourists are not recommended to eat or drink on the street, and when going on excursions, they should take food rations with them. Many hotels are being renovated just in time for Ramadan. However, there are also advantages from visiting the UAE at this time, and considerable ones - there are almost no traffic jams in cities and on highways, there are no queues to attractions (many increase opening hours until late at night), there are fewer crowds in shops, and in hotels and on the beaches there are much calmer and more spacious.

Women are strictly prohibited from appearing on the street in open or translucent clothing. Firstly, it is indecent, and secondly, the locals will immediately call the police and the “half-naked” tourist, according to the Arabs, will be fined a hefty sum (the morality police are especially fierce). We recommend dressing in such a way that your clothes cover your knees, elbows and décolleté. You cannot hug or kiss on the street in public places.

Kitchen

The UAE is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf, so there will be plenty of seafood on the hotel menu: there are grilled lobsters and various fish, and shellfish. Many tourists like to try kebabs, hearty chickpea-based snacks, exotic fruits, and dates. In the emirates they sell ice cream made from camel milk and milk itself.

Useful to know about the UAE

• The plane is flying from Moscow to about 5 o'clock. Transfer to hotels is about 1.5 hours, to Abu Dhabi hotels - about 2 hours.
• Time in UAE ahead of Moscow by 1 hour.
• In three emirates - , and - is charged tourist tax for accommodation. The tax is paid upon check-in at the hotel (in dirhams, foreign currency or by bank card). The amount of tax in and is from 2 to 6 dollars per night depending on the star rating of the hotel. In Abu Dhabi, tourists pay $5 per night, regardless of hotel category.
• In most hotels in the UAE upon check-in a deposit is taken. Depending on the hotel, the range can be very large: from $10 to $400 per night or from $50 to $600 per period. Sometimes the deposit is calculated based on the room rate (usually 50% of the nightly rate). The amount is refunded upon departure from the hotel. In some hotels, you can agree not to pay a deposit if you empty the minibar and turn off the phone.
• It is not recommended to drink tap water in the UAE; it is desalinated or purified sea water. Bottled water is produced from oasis springs. Average water bottle price(0.5 liters) - 1.2 dirhams.
• Religion in the UAE - Islam Sunni persuasion.
• Language in the UAE - Arab. Most of the population knows English language, it also contains duplicated signs, road signs, and indicators.
• It is strictly not recommended to photograph local residents without permission, especially women. Also refrain from taking photos near government agencies.
• In the UAE, many objects do not have a permanent address - residents are guided by signs and nearby buildings.
• If you get sick, contact the insurance service by phone specified in the insurance policy that you received when purchasing the tour. If you just call an ambulance, you can get a hefty bill.
• The UAE is very strict about cleanliness. Fine for a discarded wrapper or cigarette butt on the street or beach is from 200 dirhams (3,200 rubles).
• Friday and Saturday in the UAE - weekend, Thursday - shortened working day. Banks, post office and government agencies close early- the working day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m., sometimes at 1 p.m.
• Mosquitoes and mosquitoes not in the UAE, so you can do without a fumigator. Most shopping centers and public places are equipped with powerful air conditioners. To stay warm, bring clothes with sleeves.
• Snorkeling and diving in the UAE there is only in, in the rest of the emirates there is no vibrant underwater life. Those who come here on an excursion are given free fins and a mask.
• Surprisingly, in the UAE cannot be imported nothing that was produced in Israel and even things with the Israeli logo will be taken away at customs and may be denied entry. If you have a favorite keychain with mogendovid or you are bringing Dead Sea cosmetics to someone, it is better to leave them at home or use the postal service. The list of items prohibited for export is standard: no weapons, antiquities or cultural heritage. From the unusual - from the Emirates palm trees cannot be removed Weather by month

The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country in southwest Asia, in the east of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders on the west and south, and on the south- and northeast. The shores of the UAE are washed by the waters of the Persian and Oman Gulfs. The area of ​​the country is 83,600 square meters. km, population - about 9.27 million people, capital - Abu Dhabi. The outline of the UAE resembles the horn of a rhinoceros. The northern coast is located adjacent to the Persian Gulf. In the northwest, just 50 km away, is located.

Most of the UAE's territory is occupied by deserts, lying close to the borders of the Rub al-Khali - the world's largest sandy desert, located in the southeast of Saudi Arabia. The shores of the United Arab Emirates are covered with salt, while in the north and east of the country there is a lot of greenery and picturesque mountain scenery. Most of UAE vegetation is the result of a government program.

The climate of the country is dry tropical. Winter temperatures average +16–20 °C, summer temperatures up to +35–40 °C, maximum - up to +50 °C. In the desert, night temperatures drop to +5–8 °C. There is very little precipitation: only 10 to 20 mm per year, in mountainous areas more - up to 200 mm. It rains mainly in winter period, but very irregularly. Often there is no rain for several months. In this case, air humidity can be very high and change frequently due to complex atmospheric processes at the border of dry hot air masses of deserts and moist winds from the ocean. Periods of dry winds are often replaced by periods of fog, covering cities with a thick veil. This is typical mainly for the off-season.

Limitless luxury, architectural wonders, beautiful and mesmerizing nature - you can find all this in. This country amazingly combines luxurious service in the best five-star hotels in the world with the beauty, diversity and majesty of architectural attractions.

Despite the fact that the Emirates are relatively new to the tourism business, the state has literally rushed to the top of this infrastructure. The birthplace of “black gold” rightfully deserves such attention from tourists from all over the world - many attractions were built using advanced technologies. This combination of respectable recreation, variety of excursions and hospitality will conquer even the experienced tourist.

By visiting the UAE, you will get a lot of unforgettable impressions and memories! The United Arab Emirates will captivate you with a comfortable and unique holiday.

UAE on the world map

Shown below interactive map UAE in Russian from Google. You can move the map left and right, up and down with the mouse, and also change the scale of the map using the “+” and “-” icons, which are located at the bottom on the right side of the map, or using the mouse wheel. In order to find out where the United Arab Emirates is located on the world map, use the same method to reduce the scale of the map even further.

In addition to the map with the names of objects, you can look at the UAE from a satellite if you click on the “Show” switch satellite map" in the lower left corner of the map.

Below is another map of the United Arab Emirates. To see the map in full size, click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print it out and take it with you on the road.

You were presented with the most basic and detailed maps UAE, which you can always use to search for an object of interest to you or for any other purposes. Have a nice trip!

The UAE (United Arab Emirates) consists of seven emirates, which are characterized as separate mini-states with absolute monarchy, as can be seen on the map of the country. Each emirate is ruled by an emir; it has its own laws and regulations, which may differ slightly from the laws of neighboring emirates.

From the map you can determine that the UAE is located in the southeastern part of Asia, namely in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. The state borders Oman and Saudi Arabia and is washed by the waters of the Persian and Oman Gulfs.

The UAE is famous not only among tourists who come here on vacation, but also for its huge oil reserves. The Emirates is the richest state where the emirs have the most beautiful palaces, collections of elite and rare cars.

The Emirates ranks 116th in the world in terms of area. The largest city in the UAE is Dubai. The date December 2, 1971 marks the day of declaration of independence from Great Britain.

You can find out where the UAE is located using the interactive world map.

A detailed map is presented in Russian.

When preparing for a trip to the UAE, you should stock up on a good camera, batteries and chargers, because the whole country can be called a tourist attraction. The huge collection of amazing buildings, interesting structures and impressive landscapes is simply stunning. You will probably want to bring back memorable photographs from your trip that will evoke nostalgia for the United Arab Emirates.

One of the main reasons why shopping in the UAE is so popular among tourists is the absence of counterfeits. Branded items are exactly branded and cost the same or lower than in Russia. However, in the UAE there is also a counterfeit market called Al-Karama, where they will honestly sell you Chinese consumer goods at low prices. In the UAE, small items are most often purchased household appliances(phones, smartphones, laptops), watches, not

The national currency of the UAE is the dirham, AED (Arab Emirates Dirham) in the international classification. You can also sometimes see the abbreviation DHS or DH. There are 100 fils in 1 dirham. In April 2019, 1 dirham was equal to approximately 17.4 Russian rubles. You can calculate the dirham exchange rate yourself; it is firmly tied to the US dollar exchange rate: 1 dollar is equal to 3.67 UAE dirhams. What money is in

People come to the UAE all year round to relax on clean sandy beaches and swim in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. Impeccable hotel service, affordable prices for tours and many entertainment options - from shopping in the huge shopping centers of Dubai and diving in Fujairah to driving exclusive Ferrari models in Abu Dhabi and flying balloons and airplanes over the country. Not

mobile connection in the UAE allows you to use Russian SIM cards, but calls in roaming will cost more than a card from a local operator. It is easy to buy using a foreign passport. There are only two operators in the UAE, whose SIM cards can be found in company stores, supermarkets and at the airport. U mobile operator Etisalat has a special travel rate for 7 and 14 days. Setting off