United Arab Emirates tourist information with
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The United Arab Emirates, formerly called the Trucial States, is a
federation of seven independent states on the the southern end of the Persian Gulf.
Countries neighbouring the Emirates are: Qatar, Oman and Saudi
Arabia.
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to trade through the
region in 16th century, followed by the British East India company in the next year
hundred.
By the 18th century the area became known as the Pirate Coast, until
the British navy floated in to put an end to piracy.
The land-based Bedouin groups then had more control and, in 1853, a
maritime treaty was signed; which led to the area being called the Trucial Coast.
British India governed the region from 1873, with foreign policy in
the hands of Great Britain some twenty years later; although she didn't claim full
sovereignty over the coast.
Britain withdrew from the region in 1971.
The independent states in the United Arab Emirates are: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah,
Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain.
There are no railways across the sand, although the
Emirates are served by six international airports;
with Dubai and Abu Dhabi a refuelling stop for many London to Australia passenger flights.
Large duty-free shopping centres have been set up at the modern
airports, to help relieve weary stop-over passengers of their dollars.
DNRD:
U.A.E. Ministry of Interior, Department of Naturalisation and Residence.
UAE Visa
Requirements:
On Wednesday, March 21st 2001 The United Arab Emirates announced that citizens from 33
countries, including Canada, the United States, western European countries, Australia, New
Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore would be granted entry visas upon
arrival at the country's land, sea and air ports.
Botschaft der
Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate in Berlin:
Hiroshimastraße. 18-20, D-10785 Berlin.
UAE
Embassies and Consulates:
List of UAE Embassies around the world with contact numbers to check on visa requirements.
UAE Embassy In Washington D.C:
3522 International Court, NW, Suite 400
Washington D.C, 20008.
Emarat Link is the amphibious aircraft service linking Abu Dhabi with Dubai.
Middle East Airports:
International gateways to the United Arab Emirates.
Fly Emirates:
Emirates airline flies world-wide and is synonymous with excellence in customer service.
Treat yourself -- fly Emirates.
When To Visit
The Emirates:
The best time to visit the UAE is from October through May. In October the weather may
still be quite hot (up to 35C), blue skies are the norm and the evenings are warm. At this
stage the tourist season is well under way.
Enjoy a total tourist experience of unlimited sun, sand, sports
and shopping in the United Arab Emirates; along with its friendly, helpful and generous
people.
Emirates.org:
General information about the United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and the
Northern Emirates.
Weather in United Arab Emirates
View a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in places around
the UAE.
Abu
Dhabi Weather, Ajman
Weather, Ash
Shariqah Weather, Dubai
Weather, Fujairah
Weather, Ras
Al Khaimah Weather, Sharjah
Weather, Umm
al Qaywayn Weather.
Al Fujairah:
Fujairah Emirate is the seventh in the union of the United Arab Emirates.
Known as the Venice of the Gulf, Dubai was the former residence of
the British political agent for the old Trucial States, between 1954 and 1971.
The Dubai Museum is housed in the Al-Fahidi Fort, built
around 1800, and serves to display the traditional way of life in the Emirates.
Dubai Department of Tourism:
From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai
offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors.
Dubai Tourist:
Out and about in Dubai.
Go Dubai:
Explore what else Dubai has to offer and you might be tempted to leave the airport on your
stop-over.
Hello Dubai:
The compact and easy-to-carry brochure containing a wealth of general and tourist
information on Dubai is also available online.
Skiing
in Dubai:
Skiing in the desert no longer means hiking up a sand dune.
Book Dubai hotels online to save yourself time and money.
    
Burj Al Arab - Tallest
Hotel on Earth:
One of the most incredible buildings on the planet stands off the coast of Dubai; at 321
metres it soars higher than the Eiffel Tower. Currently the tallest hotel on earth, the
Burj Al Arab (Arabian Tower) is also the most luxurious.
But how did they go about building an icon to compete with the Eiffel
Tower and Sydney Opera House? It started with a few sketched lines; a sail rising out of
the water like a massive yaght. But it needed an island to stand on.
Hotels
in Dubai:
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Dubai Hotels Direct:
Dubai is a fantastic and vibrant Middle Eastern, yet very Westernised city that boasts
many of the worlds most luxurious and amazing hotels. Hotels in Dubai are known around the
globe for their fantastic designs and locations, their food and of course their
unparalleled service.
Dubai Short Stay:
Luxury holiday villa and apartment rentals. Ideal for corporate, exhibitor and executive
travellers.
Sharjah is the third largest Emirate and offers visitors
interested in culture more than twenty museums, several art galleries and beautifully
restored heritage areas.
Sharjah is about 15km from Dubai and around 200km from Abu Dhabi.
Expocentre Sharjah:
The visually striking Expocentre is now the most technically-advanced exhibition,
conference and event complex within the Middle East.
Sharjah Art Museum:
The Sharjah Art Museum was inaugurated during the 3rd Sharjah International Arts Biennial,
in April 1997. This museum is one of the city's main landmarks with a total of 68 halls
and exhibited works from European Orientalists who painted the Arab Orient.
Sharjar Chamber of Commerce and
Industry:
Sharjah enables investors to have restriction-free commercial and financial transactions,
including the transfer of all their profits and capital or conducting other exterior
financial dealings.
Sharjar Department
of Culture and Information:
UNESCO promoted Sharjah as the 'Cultural Capital of the Arab World', in 1998.
Sharjah International Airport:
Sharjah's distinguished place on the world aviation map began back in 1932, when Imperial
Airways - the forerunners of British Airways - constructed an airfield here as a stopover
en route to India and Australia.
Sharjah Tourism:
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) was established in 1996.
Sharjah Accommodation
Al
Masah Furnished Flats:
Sixty rooms located in the heart of Sharjah city, near the Gold Centre, trading markets,
banks, exchange stores, the Sharjah Art Museum and traditional village.
Located along the coast of the Arabian Gulf, the Emirate of Umm Al
Quwain is situated between Sharjah to the west and Ras Al Khaimah to the east.
Umm Al Quwain Hotels
Umm Al Quwain
Beach Hotel:
Situated on a quiet and breathtaking location on Garden Beach. The hotel has a bar,
restaurant and swimming pool.
The Emirates Network:
Directory of Emirates related websites.
More detailed travel destination information for:
Dubai.
Books
on UAE Travel:
Browse Amazon's best-selling list of books on travel in the United Arab Emirates.
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