About general information about travel to the Emirates

About the general information about the UAE 

Perhaps the first thing that begins by talking of information about the United Arab Emirates is that it is a federal state of seven emirates located on the Arabian Gulf, which is adjacent to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. Famous for its rich oil, but this state has a lot a lot of variations and natural geographical and social. Cities large and modern to the extreme, and Abu Dhabi and Dubai together constitute a global hub and regionally. 

The pace of growth in the UAE from the top in the world, so the investments in the areas of infrastructure, transport and tourist facilities make it a major tourist target for the rest of the Gulf states and many of the Europeans. 

I've been associated with this concept of State Renaissance, architectural and social, which today represents a society rich and wealthy peoples, languages ​​and religions. Therefore, the United Arab Emirates pose an attractive target for tourists and investors, workers and employees seeking better quality of life. 

It is an Islamic state that combines religion and heritage between progress and modernity, so the mating Bisht abaya with skyscrapers constitute among many Guide largest and most powerful on the ability of the federal state on the transition from the era before oil Nowadays, through installation of the identity of a civilized and cultural Do not stop evolution The difference ... 

If you are looking for more to read general information about the UAE, before you start planning to travel or just for the fun of acquiring knowledge, Visit the page tour guide for the UAE. But if you are looking for practical information about the country in terms of climate, transportation, working hours and phone numbers necessary Visit the page daily life of the UAE. If you are looking for practical information necessary for travel, such as information about visa processing (Visa) and the rest of the documents and preparations Official Visit the information page before you travel to the UAE. 

Visas 

Granted visas Instant passport holders to the following countries, without the need for a visit visa in advance: Australia, Andorra, Austria, Brunei, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Ictnstein , Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City, Japan. 

When you arrive at the airport you must go to the Department of Immigration will be concluded with a passport with a visa for 30 days free of charge, and may be extended for another 30 days for an additional fee. 

The citizens of the GCC countries do not need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates. These countries are: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The travelers from countries not listed above, you should arrange for a visa before traveling. This can be done Heb apply for a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates via the Internet, and the payment of fees on the Internet. Must be a minimum period of validity of passports applicants for six months. 

As for the tourist visa, they are given to tourists from Western and Eastern Europe, who do not meet the conditions for obtaining a visa upon arrival, as well as visitors from Thailand, South Africa and China. The tourist visa entitles the holder to stay for 30 days non-renewable. And require a tourist visa sponsorship of hotels and tour companies that host groups of tourists from the countries mentioned above. 

In case you have relatives residing in the UAE, they can apply for a visa on your behalf. 

How Visa issuance of local embassies: the required documents for all types of visas vary from one country to another, and you can visit this link of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify the process. 

Customs and the free market 

On all comers to the UAE to disclose the amount of cash and sea tenures in excess of 100 000 dirhams, or the equivalent in other currencies and traveler's checks, with Taibh disclosure form. Does not allow those under 18 years old to enter amounts that exceed the said limit and added that the money in his possession to the extent permitted by the guardian if accompanied him. 

Islamic customs prevent entry of any implications of anti-Islam or magazines, CDs and sex films. It also prevents the introduction of any contents or software is licensed and original. It also prevents the introduction of any kind of drugs, including Almarihawwana. Any suspicious behavior on a personal level, this will lead to a blood test. If the scan to give you a drug will provide an indictment against you even if you have used drugs prior to your arrival to the UAE. 

The free market (Duty Free): exempt from customs duties personal luggage and gifts received, accompanied by passengers, which are not worth more than 3000 AED, or its equivalent in the currencies of the other GCC countries, to be luggage and gifts of a personal nature and non-commercial quantities, and not be a traveler from undecided to the customs office or trafficker of the items in his possession; and not exceed the number of cigarettes that is applied to the exemption on the 2000 cigarette 0.400 cigar 0.2 kg of tobacco, Liran of alcoholic beverages and Tran of wine (alcoholic beverages and wine are allowed for non-Muslims only). 

Weather and favorite period for tourism 

Track the UAE for the area of tropical dry, are also affected by the effects of the Indian Ocean on the coast of the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. There are marked differences between the very climate of the region between the coastal and desert areas and interior highlands, and this terrain all three constitute the diversity that exists in the UAE. And grow within the temperature range in the desert, which represent the largest part of the territory of the UAE, while the climate is mild in the mountains and highlands. 

Like other countries in the region dry tropical Emirates receives an annual amount of rain a few, although the rainfall varies from region to region: in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah abound rain, the proximity of the mountains. 

Details of the annual rates in each month of the year: rates are high summer temperatures with high relative humidity, in the coast than the average temperature in July from 37.7 degrees Celsius, with very high humidity. 

Favorite period for tourism: The months of June to August / August heat more months, and may increase the rate of heat where about 40 ° C, and therefore is a favorite months for tourism, especially thanks to the warm eastern winds. The average temperature between January and Shabat / February ranges between 10-14 degrees, which is pretty moderate period for tourism, especially from other Gulf countries. 

Communication and phones 

Contact International Bank code calls included: +971. Capitals Emirates please compress the number after the International Operator: Abu Dhabi: 2 / Ajman: 6 / Eye: 3 / Dubai: 4 / Fujairah: 9 / Ras Al Khaimah: 7 / Sharjah: 6. 

Contact International Bank code calls beyond: 00. 

The status of public phones: public phones that work cards and spare coins found in all regions of the United Arab Emirates. There are different cards for these phones, valued at AED 30 or AED 45, which is usually sold in the offices of phone companies and shops, pharmacies, supermarkets and other places. 

International Calling Cards: There is a specific period in the UAE to make international calls at discounted prices, which lasts from nine at night until seven in the morning, and all Fridays and public holidays. 

Emergency numbers: 

Emergency: 999 

Abu Dhabi Police: 97124461461 

Dubai Police: 97146095555 

Sharjah Police: 97165633333 

Ras Al Khaimah Police: 97172053000 

Police Umm Al Quwain: 97167656677 

Ajman Police: 97167439999 

Fujairah Police: 97192224411 

Service Directory Enquiries: 199 

Networks, cell phones and the operating system: the main Arab Emirates two companies for mobile phones (phones): Etisalat and du. The first system is working according to the GSM-900 and the second according to the system: GSM 900/1800. 

Travel to UAE 

Air transport: there are today in the United Arab Emirates 6 international airports in: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain, all of which receive more than 16 million Mosfer annually through more than 100 international airlines, regular trips and irregular for different cities and capitals of the world. 

Shipping: There are dozens of ports based on columns along the coast of the UAE, with 8 ports play a central role, including in trade, transport and tourism. These ports are: Port Zayed (Abu Dhabi) and Port Rashid (Dubai) and the port of Jebel Ali (Dubai) and Port Khalid (Sharjah) and the port of Khor Fakkan (Sharjah) and the port of Ajman and Fujairah Port and Port Saqr (Ras Al Khaimah). 

Health 

UAE has a very sanitized water network, as rules apply health and hygiene high in hotels and restaurants, which ensures you excellent conditions in this health aspect of your trip. 

It is recommended to drink large amounts of water during the day. Prefer to carry a bottle of water with you always, may also be drinking desalinated water. 

Classifications and descriptions satisfactory: there are not any fortifications or vaccinations are recommended before visiting the United Arab Emirates, but it is advisable to check that if you come from areas prone to epidemics or danger. The cities and towns almost devoid of mosquitoes, therefore, the risk of malaria is based. However, the mosquito is prevalent in the mountains, and will be Mckova him if you camp in the mountains or valleys in the evening. 

Funds and currencies 

Currency Code: AED. 

Currency Name: AED. 

Financial dealings favorite: There are not any restrictions on financial transactions and foreign exchange in the Arab Emirates. Traveler's checks are spread out and very acceptable, and so you do not pay your commissions discharge you supply tourist checks in dollar or pound sterling. 

Credit cards for companies such as "American Express" and "Diners Club" and "MasterCard" and "Visa" very widespread and accepted widely. 

Currency exchange: exchange price ranges Alrdhm Emirati against the dollar, approximately 3.6 dirhams per dollar. The best price is usually in the discharge of MEs own, and in particular in the markets and malls and via automated drawing machine (ATM). The UAE Exchange Centre (with Western Union) spreads its branches in all Emirates. 

Tips cash: Quoted prices for services and canonical 

Papers currency: currency notes available categories: 5/10/20/50/100/200/500/1000. 

Coins: the metal pieces available categories: AED 1/50 fils / 25 fils / 10 fils / 5 fils. 

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory but practice in hotels. Most restaurants add a service charge to the bill (Abu Dhabi, 16%, 15% Cariqh-, Dubai 10%). It is not used to pay for tipping taxi drivers. Tipping practice of pay for workers in the shops, which are helping the buyers. 

Practical Tips 

1. Of the preferred request permission before photographing people. Avoid photographing women not imagine airports, ports and telecommunications equipment and facilities, government buildings, military and industrial installations. 

2. Always preferable to supply Bjacquit mild or blight (shawl) for cold night light or places where the air is high. 

3. Provide health insurance to cover all medical expenses in the event of a hated. 

4. Sharjah to note that does not allow alcohol to enter even for non-Muslims. 

5. Alcohol is forbidden entry to the UAE if you are traveling by road.


Source: Voyager Travel and Tourism