- Geographic location:Located in the Persian Gulf, the UAE consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujaira, Ras el Jaima, Sarj and the Kaiwain Um, and is spread over 83,600 square kilometers. They border with Saudi Arabia to the west and south and Oman to the southeast
- Capital:Abu Dabi
- Language:Arabic
- Travel documents required:Visitors from 33 countries are entitled to a one month visitor's visa. These include citizens of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States (US), Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
- Voltage used :240 volts at 50Hz
- Time zone:GMT +4
- Dialling code:(+971)
- Climate:The coolest times to visit are during October and November and February and March as temperatures linger around 20 degrees Celcius. December and January have been known to be rainy. The rest of the year is hot, dry and sunny.
- Vaccines:No vacinations are required to visit
- Currency:UAE dirham
Avis de nos voyageurs sur Emirats Arabes Unis
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Dubai
par AlexDubai is not the cheapest place on the planet to visit. Home to the world’s biggest hotel, it’s a magnet for the rich and famous. The destination literally drips in cash, and gold, since this is one of the most popular purchases here. However, this is still a great destination to visit for a somewhat unique insight into the Arabic culture (with a Western twist)�
- Publié le 14/07/2009
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Four-wheel Drive Dubai
par AlexA must-do-see in Dubai is heading out on a four-wheel drive excursion to the sand dunes. The landscape here is totally unique, and the experience of driving up and down the dunes is truly hair-raising. Many of the tour companies round off the tour with a night-time barbecu�
- Publié le 14/07/2009
