UAE TRAVEL GUIDE
The UAE or United Arab Emirates are truly awe inspiring!
The country has mountains in the eastern part and a dry desert with rolling sanddunes in the centre.
The landscape is generally barren and dry, even along the coastal plain bordering the Persian Gulf.
UAE GENERAL INFO
The UAE are located in the Middle East, on the Western Asian continent.
The UAE shares borders with two countries: Saudi Arabia and Oman.
The UAE consist of a federation of seven emirates. Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate as it accounts for 84% of the total land area of the federation. Abu Dhabi is also home to the capital city also called Abu Dhabi.
Dubai is the second biggest emirate and the economic hub of the region. Dubai is also known for its three manmade archipelagos, two were designed to look like a palm tree, and one to resemble a world map.
Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa with 829 m/ 2,722 ft. in height.
HOW TO GET TO UAE
BY ROAD
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BY RAIL
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BY AIR
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BY BOAT
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT UAE
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WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE IN UAE RIGHT NOW?
TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The Dubai Fountain
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Burj Khalifa
Burj Al Arab
Atlantis Adventure Waterpark
The Dubai Mall
Aura Skypool
World’s longest zipline on Jebel Jais
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Global Village
ACCOMODATION IN UAE
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WHERE TO STAY IN UAE
Dubai
Dubai is home to glitzy restaurants, beach clubs and lavish hotels.
Abu Dhabi
Vast desert landscapes, empty beaches and monumental architecture.
EATING IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
In the UAE rice, fish and lamb or chicken meat are considered the main staple food. Pork is not permitted for Muslims so it is not commonly found or eaten.
Spices such as cardamon, coriander, caraway seeds, cloves, saffron and cinnamon give the Middle Eastern dishes a distinctive taste.
Here are my top choices of food to try when in Malaysia.
Lukaimat
This dish is deep-fried light dough balls which are served with date syrup
Fareed
This is typically made during Ramadan and is a meat and vegetable stew is usually cooked made with potatoes, marrows, carrots, lamb or chicken
Baba Ganoush
This is mashed grilled aubergines (also called brinjals or eggplants) with garlic, lemon juice and sesame paste, usually eaten with flat bread
UAE ESSENTIALS
Planning a trip to UAE? Here are some of the resources and tools I personally use to organise my travel plans in United Arab Emirates.
FLIGHTS : Find the best deals on flights to UAE using Skyscanner.
VISAS : Use iVisa to check if you need a tourist visa for UAE and apply for an expedited visa online. Use OneWayFly to obtain proof of onward travel/hotel reservation for your visa application if needed.
TRAVEL INSURANCE : Insure your trip with my preferred insurance for single trip and annual cover HeyMondo
AIRPORT TRANSFER : Pre-book your hotel transfer from Dubai Airport
ACCOMMODATION : Find the best hotel deals in UAE on Booking.com
DAY TRIPS : Find the best city tours and day excursions in UAE on Viator or Get Your Guide.
UAE GUIDEBOOK : Pick up a copy of the latest Lonely Planet Guide to UAE for a good read and to help you plan your trip.
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