United Arab Emirates

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The United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by Qatar , Oman and Saudi Arabia. It has extensive coastal areas and the eastern coast borders onto the Sea of Arabia.

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FCO Country Advice for United Arab Emirates

Its constitutional federation of 7 emirates, formerly known as the Trucial States, includes Dubai , Abu Dhabi , Ajman , Sharjah, Ra’s al Khaimah, Fujairah , and Umm al Quwain. The UEA was established formally in Dec. 1971.

The area is mainly desert but there is a variety of terrain including mountains, plains, coastal areas and oases. It is one of the fastest growing destinations for tourists in the world, offering first-class hotels, restaurants and great shopping. It is a land of mountains, sunny beaches, deserts, sand dunes and oases. The coastal areas provide offshore islands, marshes and coral reefs. It has a rich cultural heritage and many visitors to the UEA enjoy the camel racing, horse racing and falconry events. It also offers cricket, golf and polo, to name a few.

A large percentage of the Emirates are populated by non-UEA nationals. It is mainly a Muslim country. Arabic is the main language, although English is widely spoken as well as several other languages.

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Modern Abu Dhabi is the capital and the largest city and is located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi . It is known as the main area for business and government. Headquarters of many oil operating companies are based there. It boasts parks, gardens and boulevards as well as fantastic duty-free shopping.

The second largest emirate is Dubai , known as the business capital. Like Abu Dhabi , it is a modern metropolis offering all the modern conveniences and a popular tourist destination. It is a great place to relax and unwind, or to visit attractions and activities which include cruises on Dubai Creek or the Gulf in Wooden dhows, exploring local markets and shopping. It also offers plenty for water sports enthusiasts such as fishing, sailing, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, jet-skis, and waterskiing. There are also 5 championship golf courses.

CLIMATE

Mainly desert. Hot summers from Apr-Sept and milder winters from Oct-March.

LINKS

www.dubaitourism.co.ae/
The Dubai Department of Tourism

www.uae.gov.ae/
The UAE Government web site with toursit information and vistors advice.

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