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Holidays United Arab Emirates   -   former Trucial States

Emirates : Abu Zaby Imarah [ Abu Dhabi ], Ajman, Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah [ Sharjah ], Dubayy [ Dubai ], Ra's al Khaymah, Umm al Qaywayn.

Capital of the Emirates : Abu Dhabi


car hire, hostels, hotels, tour operators, travel guides, transportation / travelling to the emirates

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Car Rental Emirates 

  Holiday Autos   -    
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

  Sixt   -   
Pick-Up Station / Return Station : Dubai Airport and Dubai Downtown.

Hotels in the Emirates

  Hotels United Arab Emirates   -   Hotel Guide United Arab Emirates
Hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Aqah, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ras al Khaimah, Ajman, Al Kubus, Fujairah, Al Mafraq, Dibba, Khor Fakkan, and more ...

  Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi *****, Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi
The Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi is situated along the famous Corniche stretch, in the centre of the Capital. Featuring breathtaking views of the Garden city and the Gulf's sparkling turquoise waters, the Hotel offers refined guest services with facilities including luxurious guestrooms, meetings & events facilities, a diverse range of culinary options and a Health & Fitness Club.

 

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Travelsphere   
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays

Sovereign Premium Holidays  [ ATOL 230 ]
Flexible Luxury Holidays Dubai. Sovereign is a specialist tour operator with more than 30 years experience.

Thomas Cook    -   Dubai

  British Airways   -   Holidays in UAE 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a heady mix of Arab traditions and western consumerism, with sparkling modern cities lapped by the ocean and remote desert oases shaded by date palms. Admire ingenious skyscraper architecture in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For leisure, hunt for bargains in the souks of Sharjah and laze on remote beaches in Umm al Qaiwain.

Kuoni Holidays  
United Arab Emirates highlights :
**  Indulge yourself in Dubai at one of the super-deluxe hotels, shop for bargains at the many mega-malls and souqs, and join in with a host of exhilarating activities from sand skiing and dune driving in the desert to scuba diving and deep sea game fishing.
**  Abu Dhabi, a verdant oasis of parks and gardens, wide tree-lined boulevards and seafront promenades.
**  Fujairah, with its sensational mountain scenery and excellent diving.
**  The therapeutic springs and a fascinating history of Ras Al Khaimah.
**  Ajman, a mix of the old and the new, the simple and the sophisticated.
Type of holidays : All inclusive, Beach holidays, Escorted tours, Family holidays, Golf & Spa.



  
Create your perfect trip to Emirates  -  Flight, Hotel and Car

Travel Guides Emirates / Related Books

Gulf States: Kuwait, Bahrain, Quatar, United Arab Emirates, Omen, Yemen (This Way S.) 
Around the Arabian Gulf lie hot, hazy lands of modern myth and ancient legend, where skyscrapers sparkle on the edge of the desert, where mud-brick fortresses crumble into the sand. Beyond the hasty, square-cut cities of glass and concrete, labyrinthine villages, palm-shaded oases and lazy beaches await discovery. This Way the Gulf States brushes aside the veil to reveal the culture, the history and mysteries of these intriguing countries.
Paperback 124 pages (January 1997);  Publisher: JPM Publications SA;  Language: English;  ISBN: 2884520996.
Living and Working in the Gulf States & Saudi Arabia 
Robert Hughes, Graeme Chesters, Jim Watson (Illustrator)
A comprehensive guide for anyone contemplating working in the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia, this book covers everything a person could need to live, work, study or just to spend time in the region.
Paperback 400 pages (April 9, 2003);  Publisher: Survival Books;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1901130215

Transportation / How do I travel to the Emirates

  Dubai International Airport
  Sharjah International Airport [ SHJ/OMSJ ]
  Abu Dhabi International Airport

   -   Flight tickets Abu Dhabi and Dubai

   -   Flights to the Emirates
Book cheap flights to United Arab Emirates at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  British Airways   -   Flight tickets Abu Dhabi 
British Airways has frequent flights to Abu Dhabi. Flights lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport, 18.6 miles east of central Abu Dhabi. After your flight lands, take a taxi into the heart of Abu Dhabi. Soon after your Abu Dhabi flight lands, you can breathe in the Arabian Sea breeze with a stroll along the Corniche on the west coast of Abu Dhabi.

  British Airways   -   Flight tickets Dubai 
British Airways has regular flights to Dubai International Airport, with flights touching down a mere three miles southeast of central Dubai. You'll catch views of Dubai Creek as you come in to land on your flight to Dubai, and perhaps glimpse the 'sail' of the Al Burj Arab hotel...

  Airline Tickets United Arab Emirates /  Bargain Flights 
Price comparison possible

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain 
The Rough Guide Map Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain is the most detailed and comprehensive map to this intriguing destination. The scale of 1:470,000 allows for enough detail to include even the smallest dirt tracks and settlements whilst also being a manageable size for use in the car or whilst walking. Pinpointed on the map are places of interest, including archeological sites, oases, nature reserves, desert and dunes. Whether you're heading off the beaten track or on a stopover in dubai this map is your essential companion.
Map 1 pages (September 30, 2004);  Publisher: Rough Guides;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1843533758
  Online Map of UAE [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


Links 

  Travel Insurance   -   online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

  UAE Tourism

Best time to visit the UAE is from October up until 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.

  Emirates.net.ae

  Abu Dhabi   -   Capital City Emirates

Emirates [ imarat ]

  Abu Zaby Imarah [ Abu Dhabi ]
  ' Ajman
  Al Fujayrah
  Ash Shariqah [ Sharjah ]   -   Pearl of the Gulf
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority: Culture & Heritage, Tourism Facilities, Sports, Business, Travel Tools, Education, Gallery, and more
To see: King Faisal Mosque, currently the largest mosque in the Emirates. Fort of Sharjah, former residence of the ruling family originally built in 1820, 'Al Nabooddah House', the museum for cultural heritage, Souk Al Arsah , Majarra Souk, Souk Al Markazi - a treasure trove of carpets, jewelry and handicrafts.
  Dubayy [ Dubai ]
  Ra's al Khaymah
  Umm al Qaywayn

  Dubai Desert Classic  -  Golf-tournament
  University  -  Sharjah University

Cuisine  -  Arabian foods

  Culinair   -   arabian recipes
Cooking of the Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates 
Tess Mallos
Even the most serious and well-travelled of cooks would be amazed at the vast array of spices and fresh ingredients available in the markets of the Gulf States. The arid landscape of the region contrasts remarkably with the abundance of food and flavours. Cooking of the Gulf enables you to bring these unique flavours into your kitchen. With easy-to-prepare recipes, you will be able to delight family and friends with the aromatic flavours of Arabic cooking.
Paperback 64 pages (May 1, 2004);  Publisher: Parkway Publishing;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1898259062

History of the United Arab Emirates

Independent from the UK in 1971

  Sharjah's Museums
Archaeology Museum, Natural History Museum & Desert Park, Science Museum, Islamic Museum and Heritage Museum [ Al Nabooddah House ]

Music, Culture & Entertainment

Culture Shock! United Arab Emirates: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock! S.) 
Gina Crocetti
A travel handbook from the Culture Shock! series which details the culture, society, customs and etiquette of the United Arab Emirates, designed for business visitors, travellers and students.
Paperback 240 pages (March 1, 2001);  Publisher: Kuperard;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1857331613
  Aramusic.com   -   Arab music

Web Portals / Search Engine

  Discover Dubai
  Welcome to emirates.org
The UAE has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday: sun, sand, sea, sports, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, an intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and welcoming environment. In addition, the country's deep-rooted cultural heritage, accessible in the many cultural centers 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 much sought after venue for conferences, regional and international exhibitions and major sports events such as the Dubai World Cup, the Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament, and Polo and Cricket competitions.

  Yahoo   -   United Arab Emirates Directories

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