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Holiday in the United Arab Emirates.

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


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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   -  

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.

 



Travel Guides Emirates / Related Books

 

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Sarah Monaghan (Author), Lara Dunston (Author)
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dubai and Abu Dhabi will lead you straight to the best attractions this bustling, vibrant place has to offer. Whether you want to explore Jumeirah Mosque, visit the iconic Burj Al Arab, float on Dubai Creek in a dhow or shop till you drop in Dubai's souqs, this pocket-size travel guide is packed with essential information, whatever your budget. Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you'll find dozens of lists including the Top 10 restaurants, Top 10 beauty spots and Top 10 places to stay, plus there's even a Top 10 list of things to avoid.
Paperback: 128 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 Sep 2010); ISBN-10: 1405355999; ISBN-13: 978-1405355995.

UAE Road Map
Map: 1 pages; Publisher: Explorer Publishing; 2Rev edition (15 Mar 2009); Language English; ISBN-10: 9948858921; ISBN-13: 978-9948858928.

UAE - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
John Walsh (Author)
"Culture Smart! UAE" provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behaviour in UAE, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide will tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Paperback: 168 pages; Publisher: Kuperard (31 Jan 2008); ISBN-10: 1857334515; ISBN-13: 978-1857334517.

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

  Online Map of UAE [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


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  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   -   Government seat = City of Ajmān
See Wikitravel - Ajman and Ajman Government 
  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    -   in the northern part of the UAE
Ras Al Khaimah is nestled between the Hajjar Mountains on the East and the Arabian Gulf on the West and shares mountainous borders with the Sultanate of Oman.
The majestic Hajjar mountains [ 1900 m. ], the lovely Musandam peninsula, calm blue seas with clean white beaches stretching over 40 Kms, dramatic desert dunes, timeless cultural legacies and the special warmth of Arab hospitality are perfect for a holiday. See Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Division
  Umm al Qaywayn
Stretches from the beautiful, lush green coastal mangroves lining the shores of the Persian Gulf, inland across the rolling sand dunes to the fertile oasis surrounding Falaj Al Moalla. See Wikitravel - Umm al Quwain

  National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
The museum has exhibits on natural history, arts and crafts of the past centuries, and archaeology. See Ras Al Khaimah Tourism
  University UAE   -   Sharjah University  [ Founded 1997 ]
The main campus of the University is located on the southern edge of Sharjah.

  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.

Cuisine   -   Food & Drink

  Emirati Cuisine

  Cuisine of United Arab Emirates

History of the United Arab Emirates

Independent from the UK in 1971

  History of the United Arab Emirates
Origins, Advent of Islam, Portuguese control, British and Ottoman rule, The Treaty of 1892, The rise and fall of the pearling industry, The beginning of the oil era, Border disputes, Sheikh Zayed and the Union, Recent history, Death of Sheikhs Zayed and Maktoum, References.

Music, Art & Culture, Events

  Music of the United Arab Emirates
The music of the United Arab Emirates is a part of the Persian Gulf khaleeji tradition, and is also known for Bedouin folk music.

  Culture of the United Arab Emirates 

  Awafi festival [  Ra's al Khaymah ]


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