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| United Arab Emirates Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Dubai Ladies Dubai Ladies Gania 1 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) occupy a triangle of land and sea on Arabia's eastern flank. It is closely situated to the entrance of the Persian Gulf with extensive coastlines on its west and north facing shores, together with easterly coastline bordering the Arabian Sea. The UAE has approx. 700 kilometers of coastline, including 100 kilometers on the Gulf of Oman. Along the Arabian Gulf coast are offshore islands, coral reefs and salt marshes. Stretches of gravel plain and barren desert characterize the inland region. To the east lie the Hajar mountains, close to the Gulf of Oman, which reach north into the Musandam peninsula, at the mouth of the Arabian Gulf. The western part of the Federation, most of which is Abu Dhabi territory, consists mainly of desert interspersed with oases. One of the largest oases is Al Liwa, beyond which is the vast Rub al-Khali desert, or Empty Quarter. Established on 2 December 1971, the UAE is a union of seven sovereign sheikdoms: Abu dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Travel agents are beginning to promote the UAE as the hyped 'land of contrasts'. There is some truth in the cliché, for it boasts mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, Bedouin markets all packed into a relatively small area. The legendary duty free shopping of Dubai is marred by the difficulty of finding any real bargains anymore due to the low double digit inflation in the UAE. If you only visit one country in the Gulf, the UAE is your best choice: it has the most relaxed entry regulations in the region, the best tourist infrastructure and it is extremely accessible to independent budget travellers. Due to its location, the UAE has been able to establish a link between Europe and the Indian subcontinent, the Far East and Africa for a long time. It is still playing the role of intermediary between these vastly different cultures. The country's deep-rooted cultural heritage, accessible in the many cultural centres and at traditional sports such as falconry, camel- racing and horse-racing, has been a powerful attraction for tourists. The UAE has also become a popular venue for conferences, regional and international exhibitions and major sports events such as the Dubai World Cup, the Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament as well as polo and cricket competitions. Today, Abu dhabi and Dubai with their impressive skylines are among the most modern cities in the world and the country itself has become one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations. Both cities are increasingly becoming renowned worldwide as providing world-class tourist facilities, and are developing at an incredible pace with some of the world's most ambitious architectural projects springing up out of the desert all the time. Dubai is also famous for its annual one-month Shopping Festival. As gold is a major symbol of UAE, there are numerous drawings during this time where they give 24-karat gold bar and other merchandise to lucky ones. In the heart of Dubai, traders and merchants from all over the world gather at the Global Village, also a huge part of the Shopping Festival. The sky is glittered with fireworks every night during this amusing time. There is no exception to not enjoy your time in Dubai! From the world-class hotels and shopping of the big cities to the more laid-back atmosphere of the smaller Emirates, including the cities of Fujairah and Al Ain, the UAE really does live up to its name of a 'world of contrasts'. Building sites are a key feature of the landscape. Be careful if you book a hotel. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: myself ___________Sights Edit This sky resort [Add Sight] Dubai Museum Edit This Dubai Museum is worth a visit. Although quite modern in its nature but the museum will give you a brief of the Arab Culture in the UAE type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] __________History Edit This photo Kuwait,Bahrain,Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman- are all Arab states on the Persian Gulf that share certain characteristics. But they are not the only countries that border the gulf. Iran,Iraq and Saudi Arabia also share the coastline and thus the countries have a common historical development. Of the so called gulf states, Oman has a particular culture and history that distinguish it from its neighbours. It also is the state with the shortest coastline along the Persian Gulf. Most of Oman lies along the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The main element that unites these countries is the nature of their involvement with people and nations beyond the region. The gulf has been an important waterway since ancient times bringing the people who live on its shores into early contact with other civilizations. In the ancient world the gulf peoples established trade connections with India; in the Middle Ages they went as far as China; and in the modern era they became involved with the European powers that sailed into the Indian Ocean and around Southeast Asia. In the twentieth century the discovery of massive oil deposits in the gulf made the area once again a crossroads for the modern world. Other factors also bring these countries together. The people are mostly Arabs and with the exception of Oman and Bahrain stick to Sunni Muslim belief. As they live in basically tribal societies, family and clan connections underlie most political and economic activity. The discovery of oil and the increasing contact with the West has led to tremendous material and social changes. However, important distinctions exist among the five countries. Bahrain is an island with historical connections to the Persian Empire. Kuwait is separated from the others by Saudi Arabia. In Oman,high mountain ranges effectively cut off the country's hinterland from the rest of the region. Moreover, various tribal loyalties throughout the region are frequently divisive and are exacerbated by religious differences that involve the major sects of Islam and Shia. _________Getting There Edit This [Add Global transport mode] How to get to UAE? Edit This Well, getting to UAE depends on from where you are coming. If you are coming from closeby countries in the Middle East, Africa or Asia, you can come by sea, air, or even road! If you are coming from far away countries, air is prefered. Almost all airlines known in this world has flights available to UAE. UAE's own airline is the Emirates Airline. Here are the names of the 2 major airports in UAE: -In Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport -In Dubai: Dubai International Airport There is no rail access in UAE as there is no more.. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] _______Economy Edit This Economy—overview: The UAE has an open economy with one of the world's highest per capita incomes and with a sizable annual trade surplus. Its wealth is based on oil and gas output (about 33% of GDP) and the fortunes of the economy fluctuate with the prices of those commodities. Since 1973 the UAE has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert principalities to a modern state with a high standard of living. At present levels of production oil and gas reserves should last for over 100 years. The UAE Government is encouraging increased privatization within the economy and industrial development is expected to pick up in 1997-98. GDP: purchasing power parity—$54.2 billion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 5% (1997 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$24 000 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 3% industry: 55% services: 42% (1996 est.) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 3.6% (1997 est.) Labor force: total: 1.05 million (1996 est.) by occupation: services 65% industry and commerce 30% agriculture 5% (1996 est.) note: 75% of the population in the 15-64 age group is non-national (July 1998 est.) Unemployment rate: NA% Budget: revenues: $5.1 billion expenditures: $5.4 billion including capital expenditures of $294 million (1997 est.) Industries: petroleum fishing petrochemicals construction materials some boat building handicrafts pearling Industrial production growth rate: 6.1% (1995 est.) Electricity—capacity: 5.29 million kW (1995) Electricity—production: 18 billion kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 6 155 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: dates vegetables watermelons; poultry eggs dairy products; fish Exports: total value: $33.2 billion (f.o.b. 1996 est.) commodities: crude oil 66% natural gas reexports dried fish dates partners: Japan 38% South Korea 7% Singapore 7% India 6% Oman 4% Iran 3% (1996) Imports: total value: $23.5 billion (f.o.b. 1996 est.) commodities: manufactured goods machinery and transport equipment chemicals food partners: US 10% Japan 9% UK 8% Italy 6% South Korea 6% India 6% (1996) Debt—external: $14 billion (1996 est.) Economic aid: $NA Currency: 1 Emirian dirham (Dh) = 100 fils Exchange rates: Emirian dirhams (Dh) per US$1—3.6710 (fixed rate) Fiscal year: calendar year ________People Edit This Population: 2 303 088 (July 1998 est.) note: includes 1 561 840 non-nationals (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 32% (male 372 413; female 356 834) 15-64 years: 66% (male 995 798; female 535 014) 65 years and over: 2% (male 29 169; female 13 860) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 1.78% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 18.61 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 3.06 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 2.25 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.86 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 2.1 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 14.77 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 74.93 years male: 73.5 years female: 76.44 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 3.56 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Emirian(s) adjective: Emirian Ethnic groups: Emiri 19% other Arab and Iranian 23% South Asian 50% other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8% (1982) note: less than 20% are UAE citizens (1982) Religions: Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%) Christian Hindu and other 4% Languages: Arabic (official) Persian English Hindi Urdu Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write but definition of literacy not available total population: 79.2% male: 78.9% female: 79.8% (1995 est.) ::::::Abu dhabi Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo First settled in 1761 by tribesmen who found fresh water there, the name Abu Dhabi literally means 'father of the gazelle'. Today Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE. It has changed a lot in the last decades. It is a rather cosmopolitan city, with its bold urban architecture and lush gardens. It is also the seat of government for the Emirates. It is the headquarter for the president of the state, the cabinet, and most of the ministries, the Federal institutions, foreign embassies, Broadcast TV, Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi Airport and most of the oil companies, establishments and commercial markets. The Abu Dhabi Corniche, with its public parks and fountains, is a remarkable landscape of the city, The east part of the Corniche has recently been extended to provide a new Corniche road to ease the traffic congestion and provide more lush gardens along a new lagoon-like waterfront beside the artificial Lulu Island which blocks the view of the sea by providing Abu Dhabi its own desert dunes of red sand. The city has grown so rapidly, there is little natural beachfront now, but nonetheless an impressive and attractive city with all modern amenities. Outside of Abu Dhabi city, Abu Dhabi Emirate covers more than half of the country, with endless miles of desert stretching into the Empty Quarter, and up to the borders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Some of the country's most interesting destinations can be found inland in Abu Dhabi emirate including the Liwa Oasis and the Oasis City of Al Ain. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Arabic Knowledge __________Things to do Edit This Abu Dhabi Golf Club Abu Dhabi Golf Club Abu Dhabi Golf Club A Golfer's Paradise Abu Dhabi is home to 3 distinctive golf courses each with immaculate greens, clubhouses and lush fairways, making it the perfect destination for golf novices, enthusiasts and pros. Contributors January 21, 2007 new by huahinhans [Add Activity] Abu Dhabi Golf Club Edit This Abu Dhabi Golf Club Abu Dhabi Golf Club photo by: Abu Dhabi Golf Club An oasis of tranquility and beauty carved out of the desert, just 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 30 minutes from the city centre, the Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton boasts world-class golfing facilities, a striking clubhouse with three floors of restaurants, a fully equipped executive meeting room, an extensive sports and fitness club. type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::: Ajman Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ajman , located a short distance northeast of Sharjah's city, has a beautiful 16-kilometre stretch of white sand beach along persian gulf coast. It is a small emirate in terms of its physical size, covering about 259 square kilometres, which is equivalent to 0.3 per cent of the country’s total area, excluding the islands. The capital city, Ajman , contains the beautiful old fort at its centre. In addition to the Ruler’s office, various companies, banks and commercial centres the emirate is also blessed with a natural harbour in which the port of Ajman is situated, home to one of the largest ship repairing companies (Arab Heavy Industries). Two inland enclaves belong to Ajman emirate. Masfout is an agricultural area located 110 kilometres to the southeast of the city, near Hatta, which features some of the most beautiful yellow-blossoming ‘farfar’ trees (Tecomella undulata) in the UAE. Manama , the other enclave, is located just north of the main Dhaid – Masafi highway. ::::::::::Al Ain Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Just an hour and a half to drive from Dubai or Abu Dhabi through rolling sand dunes along a tree-lined freeway takes you to the oasis city of Al Ain (Arabic: 'The Eye'). Al Ain is the UAE's largest inland city, and the second city of the Abu Dhabi Emirate. It is surrounded by magnificent red sand dunes and overlooked by an impressive mountain range. Al Ain is located on the United Arab Emirates eastern border with Oman, and is at a focal point for journeys from all over the region by excellent roads. A holiday destination for the UAE shiekhs for many years, Al Ain enjoys its own microclimate bringing welcome relief from the humidity of the coast. The oases have brought people to this area for thousands of years, and there is a rich history as evidenced by the many archaeological excavations. There are numerous restored and ruined forts and settlements to be seen throughout the area. Today, the abundance of water from the oases allows the city to bloom in its numerous parks and gardens. It is often known as the 'Garden City of the Gulf' and brings welcome respite from the desert all around. Visitors to the city will find a large amount of facilities and attractions, and will find an atmosphere and culture that feels more traditionally Arabic than can be found in the coastal cities. Some of the attractions include an active and thriving Camel Market (not so easy to take one home on the plane though!), ancient forts and even a theme park. No visit would be complete without a trip to the top of Jebel Hafeet mountain, with stunning views across the desert dunes, or relaxing at one of the leavy plantations or parks. Al Ain also provides a great base from which you can explore the desert, with desert 'safaris', 4WD expeditions and camel trips through the desert all available in the area. Visitors can even hop across the border into Oman without the need for a visa and visit the shops in Al Ain's sister city Al Buraimi. Driving around the city you will also find at every road junction fascinating roundabouts, each of which contain themed sculptures, statues, gardens and fountains. Al Ain can also boast a large amount of shops, from modern air conditioned malls with prices often lower than those in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, to specialised stores including one of the regions largest gold souks. There are three 5-star hotels in the city: The Hilton, the Rotana and the Intercontinental, as well as a number of smaller guesthouses. Not many visitors to the UAE make it this far inland to visit this fascinating city, and as a result you can feel what this country used to be like before the tourist influx - once you tire of the shopping and beaches of the coast it is well worth a couple of days to visit Al Ain. ::::::::::Dubai Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Dubai Trafic Dubai Trafic ibhumaid@hotmail.com Dubai is one of the seven states which make up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai has a long-standing trading tradition that has brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighbouring regions. Today, Dubai plays host to an increasing number of visitors from the West and the Far East. The city attracts travellers seeking something new and different, offering international facilities combined with the adventure of the Middle East, and exotic destination with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Dubai is also the undisputed "sports capital of the Middle East", hosting world class international events that attract some of the biggest names in their respective sports, whether in golf, tennis, horse racing, rallying powerboating, rugby, or sailing. Historically speaking Dubai began as a small fishing settlement. Around 1830 the settlement was taken over by a branch of the Bani Yas tribe from the Liwa Oasis led by the Maktoum family who still rule the Emirate today. The Burj al Arab is an impressive hotel which is rated as 7 stars and is built on a man made island. It can be seen as you enter the city from the West and its unmistakable palm tree like shape cannot be missed. Another place to visit is the gold souq (bazaar) where you can see storefronts lined up one after the other with gold jewelry everywhere. Four wheeling on the dunes and "wadi bashing" are some other things vistors can enjoy. These activites involve driving up huge sand dunes and through springs called "wadis" in 4WD vehicles, mainly Toyota Land Cruisers. It is a great way to experience the desert from within the comfort of a luxury vehicle. You can even opt to spend the night in traditional bedouin tents in the desert. But becareful when they serve you a hot cup of tea it is full of sugar also boiled with sugar. Nightlife in Dubai has improved dramatically over the years, with bars and restaurants open to the public in many of the hotels; each speciaslising (Churchills in City Centre Hotel for example offers a traditional English feel) on a different theme with greater or lesser success. But beware, although Dubai is one of the few Emerates that allow the sale of alcohol it is illegal to carry alcohol on the street unless you have a lisence to do so. Taxi's are a cheap and effective way to get around the city. There are two types: City sponcered Cabs (dusty yellow) and private hire cabs (any shape or colour). If you decide to get into a private cab, haggle the price before closing the door. Air-conditioning is everywhere and turned up high; you may want to carry a jumper with you when you go shopping in a mall. The city is geared towards tourism and it offers a large number of activites and sights. The rules are quite relaxed and it is probably the best and most clean city to visit in the Middle East. :::::::::Fujairah Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see khor fkhan khor fkhan muthad rashed almazrooei The glorious sandy beaches in Fujairah overlook the famous snoopy rock, an island shaped like the cartoon charcter snoopy. Around the snoopy rock you can go snorkeling and even take short diving course at some resorts like Sandy Beach Motel. The animals you can see are many different types of beautiful exotic fish, rays and maybe even catch a glimpse at the harmless Black-Tipped reef Shark which can grow to 6ft long! :::::::::: Liwa Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A village scene in Liwa Oasis A village scene in Liwa Oasis Hiro Liwa is an oasis area in the Abu Dhabi emirate of the United Arab Emirates. It sits right on the edge of the Rub Al Khali (empty quarter), the largest sand desert in the world (ie. there is more sand in this desert than any other). A number of small towns and villages make up the Liwa area. Farms back right up against towering dunes hundreds of meters high. The sand varies in color from golden to red and changes rapidly during sunrise, sunset, and the specific area. There is a substantial palace in the area and a very nice 4 star hotel, the Liwa Oasis Hotel. The highways to and from the city of Abu Dhabi (about 2.5 hours away) are in excellent condition though there is usually construction near Abu Dhabi. Try to Visit Tal Mer'eb (usually written as Merheb Dune) where the high sand dune slipfaces are used for skiing, biking and four wheel driving. The area is perfect for dunes safari but very dull in entertainment options. ::::::::::::Ras al khaimah Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see WADI MAWRAD ALGHAIL WADI MAWRAD ALGHAIL Muthad rahed sife AL Mazrooey Ras Al Khaimah(RAK) is one of the 7 cities in the UAE , there are many exciting places like : 1- Hot springs of Ain Khat. 2- Al Ghail wadi (mawred) it's posted in this site by Muthad Rashed, this wadi (in my opinion) has the best nature sights in United Arab Emirates. 3- awafi desert, specially in winter, it has wonderful weather and nature during that time, you can do camping and injoing by seeing Camel races or car races . 4- Al Manar mall. the best shopping center in RAK, you can go shoping there or escape from the hot weather !! Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Abdalla Shames Almazrooi ::::::::::Sharjah Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Sharjah Towers Sharjah Towers Carlos Mendoza Sharjah is one of the seven Emirates the United Arab Emirates consists of. It's location next to largely growing Dubai has made Sharjah the place to live for people working in Dubai. Therefore the population is growing fast, now it's about 700 000 inhabitants. The city is an interesting combination of old and new. Sharjah has a lot of old, big mosques as well as new shopping centres and office buildings reaching up to 50 metres and up. Sharjah is a green city with a lot of parks. It also houses the biggest Art museum in the Gulf. Another interesting place to visit is the old market area, where you can buy everything from carpets to living animals. Sharjah has grown a lot also as a tourist city and has many great hotels next to the sandy beaches of the Gulf. Due to religious reasons there is no alcohol served in Sharjah, but Dubai is only 30 minutes away, if you fancy for a glass of wine with your dinner. As a whole, Sharjah is a bit more restricted Emirate than the modern Dubai. :::::::::::Umm al qaiwain Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see This is the cheapest place to buy your booze and you don't need a liquor license. But if your travelling back to Dubai watch which way you go as you dont want to get caught with boozee in a dry Emirate |