The UAE practice, know


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Identity Card:

  • Capital : Abu Dhabi

  • Largest city: Dubai

  • Population 8264070 hab. (2010)

  • Constitution federal state, Federation of UAE

  • Language Arabic

  • Religion Islam

    Entry requirements:

    • Visa : European citizens will receive a tourist visa for 30 days upon arrival, this one can be extended for 90 days for $ 500 Dhs .

    • Passport : Your passport must be valid at least 6 months after your return date .

      Silver

      • Currency united arab emirates dirham (AED)

      • Currency rates : 4.89 AED 1 EUR

      • Change The exchange offices offer better exchange rates than banks .

      • Payment Cards Many ATMs, credit cards widely accepted in shopping centers and hotels .

      • Budget stay 1 Week : 700-1000 euros

      • Restaurants
        Cheap : less than 10 € / person
        Average : 15-25 € / person
        Premium . more than 35 € / person.

      • accommodation
        Cheap : less than 70 € / night
        Average : 100 € / night
        Premium : more than 150 € / night < / p>

        Transportation

        How to get there?

        • plane The main hub for air transport in the United Arab Emirates is the airport of Dubai, which is served by several major airlines. Direct flights connect Dubai to London, Paris, Zurich, Frankfurt, Madrid and many other major European cities.
          After Dubai, Abu Dhabi Airport offers the best international connections.

          On site:

          • Car : Road network in good condition, attention to animal crossings. You should not drive at night.

          • Bus : poorly developed bus network, the best way to travel in the country remains the car .

            Health

            • Vaccinations No mandatory vaccine .

            • Tips Take necessary precautions against sunburn and sunstroke, cover their heads and drinking plenty of water (preferably not tap) .

              Security

              • The UAE is a very safe country. However to have no problem: avoid short clothes (especially meant for women) and observe the prohibition of eating, drinking and smoking in public during Ramadan. Do not photograph public buildings as well as citizens of the emirates.

                Seasons

                • Climate : The country is very dry with only a few days of rain per year .

                • Average temperatures 35 & deg; C in summer and 16 & deg; C in winter .

                • Best time to reach : The end time of the October to mid-March is very nice, with about 27 & deg temperatures; C. In the summer, temperatures rise to 50 & deg; C and the humidity becomes unbearable.

                  Daily life:

                  • Time difference : UTC +4

                  • Electrical plugs 220 / 50Hz (English taken) .

                  • Calling code 971

                  • internet, wifi : Israeli sites and porn sites, homosexuals, or English encounter are blocked .

                  • Features : Dubai follows strict Islamic laws that must be respected by all, including travelers. Eating in public, for example during the holy month of Ramadan is prohibited from sunrise to sunset, you will eat meals in the confines of your home.
                    The acts of affection are frowned upon in public and sexual acts outside of an enclosed and private place can lead to a prison sentence followed by deportation. Gay travelers should simply avoid this country or learn to keep the well kept secret because the risk of imprisonment and / or deportation. Women should dress with long held.

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