Forenede Arabiske Emirater - United Arab Emirates

Det Forenede Arabiske Emirater (Arabisk: دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة) eller simpelthen Emirates er et land rig på historie og kultur ved indgangen til Den Persiske Golf. Det er et let udgangspunkt for rejser i mellem Østen.

Regioner

UAE er en sammenslutning af syv emirater (imarat, ental - imarah):

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Kort over De Forenede Arabiske Emirater

Den største af disse langt er Abu Dhabi, mens sandsynligvis den bedst kendte er Dubai.

Byer

De Forenede Arabiske Emirater har flere byer, byer og landsbyer over hele landet. De syv hovedstæder i de syv emirater udgør den største by og transportknudepunkt i hvert respektive emirat.

• 24.46666754.3666671 Abu Dhabi (Arabisk: أبو ظبي) - Nationens hovedstad fyldt med store museer og monumenter.
• 25.26972255.3094442 Dubai (Arabisk: دبي) - Den finansielle hovedstad og handelscenter og UAEs største by.
• 25.357555.3919443 Sharjah (Arabisk: الشارقة) - Nationens kulturelle knudepunkt berømt for sin arabiske og islamiske arkitektur.
• 25.41666755.54 Ajman (Arabisk: عجمان) - Det mindste emirat, en af ​​de stille destinationer med en afslappet atmosfære.
• 25.5555.555 Umm Al Quwain (Arabisk: أم القيوين) - En halvø-by, der strækker sig ind i bugten med flere badebyer.
• 25.785155.94796 Ras Al Khaimah (Arabisk: راس الخيمة) - Et eventyrknudepunkt i Mellemøsten med det højeste bjerg i UAE og mange spændende aktiviteter.
• 25.26666756.3333337 Fujairah (Arabisk: الفجيرة) - Populær turist- og opholdskation destination ved Oman-bugten. Tilnavnet som Bruden på østkysten.

Andre destinationer

Andre berømte destinationer inkluderer følgende:

• 24.207555.7447221 Al Ain (Arabisk: العين) - Engang en lille oase og nu en større by tæt på den omanske grænseby Buraimi.
• 24.79666756.11752 Hatta (Arabisk: حتا) - Engang en bjergrig landsby, men nu et stort eventyrmål for kajak og vandreture.
• 25.33333356.353 Khor Fakkan (Arabisk: خورفكان) - En by beliggende på en malerisk bugt med flere historiske vagttårne ​​og et traditionelt fredagsmarked.
• 23.1353.784 Liwa Oasis (Arabisk: واحة ليوا) - En halvmåne af gårde omkring en oase i udkanten af Tomt kvartal. Giver nem adgang til det tomme kvarter og er berømt for off-road eventyr over klitter.
• 24.10333352.5836115 Ruwais (Arabisk: الرويس) - En industri- og energiby beliggende i den vestlige region i Emiratet Abu Dhabi.

Forstå

Kapital	Abu Dhabi
betalingsmiddel	Forenede Arabiske Emirater dirham (AED)
Befolkning	9,4 millioner (2017)
Elektricitet	220 volt / 50 hertz (Europlug, vekselstrømsstik og stikkontakter: britiske og beslægtede typer, BS 1363)
Landekode	971
Tidszone	UTC 04:00
Nødsituationer	112, 997 (brandvæsen), 998 (akutmedicinske tjenester), 999 (politi)
Kørselsside	ret
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Selv langt ind i det 20. århundrede var UAE ikke på nogens turistrute. Men investering af fabelagtig olie- og gasformue samt en forholdsvis liberal fortolkning af islam (hvis du er en velhavende udlænding, altså), har ændret det på en stor måde - megaprojekter inklusive kunstige øer, gigantiske indkøbscentre med alt, hvad der tilbydes til dem af tegnebøger, der er store nok, og den højeste bygning i verden har skabt en masse brummer omkring Emiraterne. Den hurtige ekspansion af UAEs luftfartsindustri i det 21. århundrede, hovedsagelig på grund af den eksplosive vækst i Dubai-baserede Emirater og Abu Dhabi-baserede Etihad Airways, har uden tvivl forvandlet De Forenede Arabiske Emirater til verdens centrum. Den mindre kendte side af UAE inkluderer fjerntliggende, storslåede ørkenklitter på kanten af Tomt kvartal og ærefrygtindgydende wadier og bjerge i de nordøstlige emirater, der grænser op til Oman.

Under den glitrende facade er der imidlertid en enorm underklasse af vandrende arbejdere, der ofte bliver forfærdeligt mishandlet, for ikke at nævne et ret autoritært sæt herskende familier, der ikke vil sprede kritik fra nogen - ikke engang "urolige" medlemmer af deres egen familie .

Historie

UAE's grundlæggende far, Sheikh Zayed, ses her iført en kandora (grå; også kaldet tind uden for UAE), bisht (hvid), ghutra (hovedbeklædning) og i besiddelse af en Saker-falk, UAE's nationale dyr.

Ankomsten af ​​udsendinge fra den islamiske profet Muhammad i 630 indvarslede omvendelsen af ​​regionen til islam. Efter Muhammad kæmpede en af ​​de store slag ved Dibba resulterede i nederlag for ikke-muslimer og sejr over islam på den arabiske halvø. Historisk set er en samling af havnebyer på kysten og oaser i ørkenen en samling af syv stammesamfund styret af Sheikhs, der gik sammen om danne en føderal stat. Sheikherne fra de forskellige emirater besluttede at danne en union og samlede deres kilder for at imødegå anden stammeekspansionisme, der var dominerende i Arabien dengang og omkring den omkringliggende region, især saudiarabiens og omanis ekspansionisme. Sheikherne fra de 7 emirater blev enige om at blive et britisk protektorat i 1820 og var kendt som de truciale stater. De Forenede Arabiske Emirater erklærede uafhængighed fra Det Forenede Kongerige den 2. december 1971, da sheikherne i Abu Dhabi og Dubai mødtes, og Sheikh Zayed fra Abu Dhabi foreslog at danne en union med Sheikh Rashid fra Dubai. Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain og Fujairah accepterede alle invitationen og accepterede unionen. Ras Al Khaimah indvilligede i at deltage et par måneder senere den 10. februar 1972. Sheikh Zayed blev betragtet som drivkraften i oprettelsen af ​​De Forenede Arabiske Emirater og krediteres statsdannelsen som dens grundlæggende far. Sheikh Zayed og resten af ​​emiraternes sheikher omtales alle som UAE's grundlæggende fædre.

Geografi

Landet er for det meste ørken, men andre terræn kan også findes. I flere emirater, især Ras Al Khaimah, kan bjerge og wadier ses overalt. Det forskellige landskab giver de nordlige emirater deres egne særskilte træk. Vand dæmninger og lokale vilde dyr kan opleves rundt om i landet. Flere mangrovesumpe er til stede rundt om kysten, især i Abu Dhabi og Umm al Quwain, hvor du muligvis kan kajak omkring dem. Inde i større byer vil du næsten glemme, at du er i ørkenen, da byerne er dekoreret med grønne områder, parker og brede græsarealer.

Kultur

Der er tre forskellige faktorer, der bestemmer det emiratiske kulturlandskab. På den ene side den traditionelle islamiske beduinkultur inklusive de traditionelle tøjgenstande. Mænd bærer hvide beklædningsgenstande kaldet Kandora, mens kvinder bærer sort tøj kaldet Abaya. Derefter er der indvandring af dårligt betalte arbejdere for det meste (men ikke helt) fra Sydasien, der slet ikke er integreret i samfundet og ofte behandles som usynlige af det almindelige emiratiske samfund. For det tredje er det "moderne" og "vestlige" billede, som især Emiraterne i Dubai og Abu Dhabi ønsker at skildre resten af ​​verden med glitrende indkøbscentre, mere skånsomme fortolkninger af islam end i nabolandet Saudi-Arabien og en samlet luft af luksus for dem, der er villige og i stand til at betale for det. Naturligvis er disse tre tilbøjelige til at kollidere, undertiden grimt, men for det meste er de indfødte emirater tilfredse med at deltage i den rigdom af fossile brændstoffer og ignorere alt undtagen den mest åbenlyse "ikke-islamiske" praksis for velhavende udlændinge, så længe de holder turisme og shopping i gang. Der er dog flere steder uden for alfarvej, hvor de lokale stadig lever en mere traditionel livsstil.

Natteliv er tydeligt i større byer som Dubai. Sammenlignet med visse lande, hvor landet eller byen vinder ned efter 17:00 eller 19:00, fortsætter De Forenede Arabiske Emiraters natteliv i alle emirater (undtagen måske i små landsbyer eller byer). Gadelys, bygninger og lys rundt om i landet fortsætter med at belyse landet om natten. De fleste af restauranter, butikker, indkøbscentre og tjenester fortsætter med at fungere indtil ca. 22:00 på hverdage og undertiden midnat i weekenden. Alkohol er bredt tilgængelig på mange restauranter og barer i alle emirater undtagen Sharjah. Der er et lovligt, men overset krav om at have en licens til at købe alkohol i spiritusforretninger (hvoraf der er få). Alkohollicensen er bevis for, at indehaveren er en ikke-muslim. Et pas er ikke tilstrækkeligt. Du kan dog købe alkohol toldfrit i lufthavnen for at bringe ind i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater. Sharjah-emiratet er helt tørt. En alkohollicens er påkrævet i emiraterne Dubai, Abu Dhabi og Ajman; de resterende emirater af Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairahog Umm al Quwain behøver ikke nogen form for licens. Kravet overses undertiden i visse butikker.

Politik

Dubai skyline. Den højeste bygning i verden, Burj Khalifa, kan ses i baggrunden.

De Forenede Arabiske Emirater er en sammenslutning af syv emirater, som hver er et absolut monarki ledet af sin egen sheik. Hvert emirat bevarer betydelig autonomi, hver med deres egne love. Sheikh for hvert emirat er æret af den indfødte emirati-befolkning (og hvis han ikke er det, fortæller de bestemt ikke en tilfældig turist) og betragtes som emiratets leder og visionær. Hvert emirats sheik er drivkraften for dets emirats mest kendte attribut. For eksempel er Dubai progressiv og er blevet mere kosmopolitisk og et vigtigt turistmål som følge af sin sheikhs vision om, at Dubai skal være et turistcentrum. Sharjahs herskende sheik er mere konservativ og en stor fortaler for uddannelse såvel som arabisk litteratur og arkitektur. Sharjah er således vært for flere universiteter, har mange abbasidiske og Ummayyad arkitektoniske bygninger, og alkohol serveres ikke nogen steder i byen. Abu Dhabi er hovedstaden i Emiraterne og har præsidentpaladset (kaldet Qasr al Watan), alle større lands nationale institutioner og alle udenlandske ambassader. Abu Dhabi er også vært for mange monumenter, museer og har mere en politisk atmosfære. I teorien vælges præsidenten og premierministeren af ​​det føderale højesteråd, der består af shejkerne fra hvert af de syv emirater. I praksis bliver Sheikh Abu Dhabi altid valgt til præsident, mens Sheikh i Dubai altid vælges premierminister, hvilket gør stillingerne de facto arvelig.

Infrastruktur

Infrastrukturen i UAE er alle moderne og veludviklet. De fleste bygninger er helt nye. Lys skinner næsten alle gader, pottehuller findes næsten ikke, kriminalitet er meget lav, ingen hjemløshed kan ses, telekommunikationssignaler findes overalt, og vejskilte med tosproget arabisk og engelsk er godt placeret i alle byer. Datopalmer er landets symbolske træ og kan ses langs næsten alle veje. Landet er ret nyt, så mange ting ændrer sig hurtigt, og nye bygninger spirer ud af ingenting. Det er næsten som Sim City på steroider.

Vejene og andre offentlige faciliteter er moderne, hvis de til tider er ekstremt overfyldte. Supermarkeder tilbyder et stort udvalg af produkter fra Europa og USA afhængigt af butikken sammen med lokale og regionale varer. Store internationale kæder som Ikea, Carrefour og Géant har tilstedeværelse, og fastfoodkæder (næsten alle større kæder) som McDonalds og KFC opererer bredt. På den anden side er der stadig et par overfyldte traditionelle souks fyldt med produkter fra hele verden og tæppebutikker. Disse kan være svære at finde for den gennemsnitlige rejsende, da indkøbscentrene har tendens til at få en overvældende mængde opmærksomhed. Soukerne er normalt til stede i de gamle historiske distrikter i byerne, som normalt er de mest overfyldte såvel som de mest kulturelt tiltalende områder.

Klima

Landet er ekstraordinært tørt og får kun et par dage med regn om året. Vandforbruget er dog meget højt, med brede skår af græs i de store offentlige parker, og landskabspleje kan være omfattende på resorts eller andre offentlige steder. Det meste af dette vand kommer fra afsaltning. Vejret fra slutningen af ​​oktober til midten af ​​marts er ganske behageligt med temperaturer fra højde omkring 27 ° C (85 ° F) til lave temperaturer omkring 15 ° C (63 ° F). Vintrene kan blive lidt kølige, hvor du måske har brug for en varm jakke eller sweater, men intet irriterende koldt (ørkenen har dog tendens til at være isende kold). Det er næsten altid solrigt. Regn kan falde mellem november og februar og kan medføre vejfarer, når det sker. Om sommeren stiger temperaturen, og fugtigheden er næsten uudholdelig. Den gennemsnitlige temperatur for juli varierer fra 34,8 ° C til 37,2 ° C. Temperaturer kan stige over 45 ° C og i ekstreme tilfælde endda 50 ° C (120 ° F). Den højest registrerede tempererede temperatur er 51,8 ° C og blev registreret i 2017. Næsten overalt i UAE er temperaturen kontrolleret og klimatiseret gennem UAE National Central Cooling Company kaldet Tabreed.

Mennesker

Befolkningen er utrolig forskelligartet. Kun 20% er indfødte emirater; resten kommer fra det indiske subkontinent: Indien, Pakistan, Bangladesh eller Sri Lanka (50%); andre dele af Asien, især Filippinerne og Malaysia; og vestlige lande (Europa, Australien, Nordamerika, 5-6%), og resten fra andre steder. På en given dag i Dubai eller Sharjah kan du for eksempel se mennesker fra alle kontinenter og alle sociale klasser. Med denne mangfoldighed er sprog en af ​​de få samlende faktorer, og derfor taler næsten alle en eller anden version af engelsk. Alle vejskilte eller andre informationsskilte er på engelsk og arabisk, og engelsk tales bredt, især i hotelbranchen. Som et resultat af sin betydelige olieformue og høje BNP forsyner De Forenede Arabiske Emirater sine borgere med en af ​​verdens mest omfattende velfærdsstater til trods for ikke at opkræve nogen indkomstskat.

Helligdage

Weekend i UAE for de fleste offentlige og offentlige tjenester såvel som virksomheder løber fra Fredag ​​til lørdag; for mange kan torsdag være en halv dag (selvom det ofte fungerer hele dagen lørdage). I næsten alle byer vil den kommercielle aktivitet blive slået fra fredag ​​morgen, men efter middagsservicen i moskeerne kan de fleste virksomheder åbne og fredag ​​aftener være overfyldte.

Den største undtagelse er i fastemåneden Ramadan, når livets rytme ændrer sig drastisk. Restauranter (uden for turisthoteller) forbliver lukket i dagslys, og mens de fleste kontorer og butikker har åbent om morgenen fra 8:00 til 14:00 eller deromkring, lukker de normalt om eftermiddagen, mens folk venter (eller sover) de sidste timer i det hurtige . Efter solnedgang samles folk for at bryde fasten med et måltid kendt som iftar, ofte holdt i udendørs telte (ikke sjældent aircondition i UAE), som traditionelt starter med datoer og en sød drink. Nogle kontorer åbner igen efter 20:00 eller deromkring og holder åbent godt efter midnat, da mange mennesker holder op sent om morgenen. Lige før solopgang kaldte et måltid sohoor spises, og derefter gentages cyklussen igen.

• Nytårsdag (1. januar)
• Profetens opstigning (Baseret på Hijri-kalender; dato varierer i georgisk kalender)
• Eid al-Fitr (Baseret på Hijri-kalender; dato varierer i georgisk kalender)
• Eid al-Adha (Baseret på Hijri-kalender; dato varierer i georgisk kalender)
• Islamisk nytår (Baseret på Hijri-kalender; dato varierer i georgisk kalender)
• Mawlid (Baseret på Hijri-kalender; dato varierer i georgisk kalender)
• Jubilæumsdag (30. november) - fejrer datoen for den første faldne Emirati-soldat.
• Nationaldag (2. december) - Datoen for forening og dannelse af UAE.

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Visapolitik for De Forenede Arabiske Emirater

Planlægning og dokumentation før ankomst

Visumfri eller visum ved ankomst

Citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) lande (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,og Saudi Arabien) kræver ikke visum (undtagen Qatar). Der anvises et visum til kortvarigt ophold ved ankomsten til ikke-statsborgere, der er bosiddende i GCC-medlemslande, uanset nationalitet.

Borgere i visse lande kommer ind i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater uden visum eller 30-dages eller 90-dages visum ved ankomsten, der er stemplet i deres pas gratis ved ankomsten. 30-dages visa kan forlænges i op til 90 dage efter ankomst mod et gebyr på 500 kr. Landene er Andorra, Australien, Østrig, Belgien, Brunei, Bulgarien, Brasilien, Barbados, Canada, Kina, Kroatien, Cypern, Tjekkiet, Chile, Costa Rica, Danmark, Estland, Finland, Frankrig, Tyskland, Grækenland, Grenada, Hong Kong, Ungarn, Honduras, Island, Irland, Israel, Italien, Japan, Letland, Liechtenstein, Litauen, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Holland, New Zealand, Norge, Polen, Portugal, Rumænien, Rusland (kan forlænges i op til 30 dage efter ankomst), San Marino, Seychellerne, Singapore, Slovakiet, Slovenien, Sydkorea, Spanien, Sverige, Schweiz, Det Forenede Kongerige (undtagen BN (O) pas), Forenede Stater og Vatikanet.

Indhentning af visum

Alle andre nationaliteter, der ikke er fritaget for visum, skal ansøge om visum på forhånd. Du vil kræve et sponsorat fra et Emirati-flyselskab, hotel eller rejsearrangør for at kunne ansøge om visum. Hvert UAE-flyselskab tilbyder visumtjenester, når du flyver med dem. Bortset fra det kan rejsebureauer og hoteller også arrangere et turistvisum til dig. Prisen for et visum fra 2015 er 250 dirham plus rejsebureaugebyr for 30 dages enkeltindrejse, og der er ingen udvidelser tilgængelige mere. Den nye visumtarif og regel er at undgå turister til at søge arbejde i UAE. Mens der er transitvisum sponsoreret af luftfartsselskaberne i 96 timer, er der 100 dirham.

I modsætning til mange lande i regionen har UAE og Israel etableret diplomatiske forbindelser. Flyrejser mellem Tel Aviv og Dubai / Abu Dhabi, der betjenes af flyDubai og El Al, starter 1. juli 2021. Israelere og UAE-borgere kan komme ind i det andet land visumfrit, men dette kan ændre sig på grund af den igangværende COVID-19-pandemi. Israelske borgere har ingen problemer med at komme ind i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater, og hvis du har et israelsk visum eller frimærke, er der ingen grund til at bekymre sig, og der er en israelsk ambassade i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater.

Hvis du er statsborger i Indien eller Pakistan, og du rejser fra dit land med statsborgerskab, og du har ECR-stempel i dit pas, skal du godkende 'OK til bestyrelsen'. Du vil også kræve dette, hvis du er statsborger i Sri Lanka eller Bangladesh, der rejser uden for Indien eller Pakistan. Det meste af tiden arrangeres det af dit rejsebureau eller flyselskab. Hvis det ikke er det, så snart du får dit visum, skal du tage det, dit pas og din billet til dit flyselskabskontor og få stemplet 'OK til bord'. Uden dette har du muligvis ikke lov til at rejse til De Forenede Arabiske Emirater.

Pas skal være gyldige i 6 måneder fra ankomstdato.

Toldbestemmelser

Hver ikke-muslimsk voksen kan bringe ind fire genstande alkohol, f.eks. fire flasker vin eller fire flasker spiritus eller fire tilfælde øl (uanset alkoholindhold).

UAE tager en berygtet streng linje på lægemidler, med mange almindelige stoffer, især noget med at indeholde kodein, diazepam (Valium) eller dextromethorphan (Robitussin) bliver forbudt, medmindre du har en notariseret og godkendt lægens recept. UAE, især Dubai, bruges af narkohandlere som en gateway til at sende narkotika fra øst til vest, og derfor er love om besiddelse eller brug af narkotika strenge. Besøgende, der bryder reglerne, selv uforvarende, har fundet sig deporteret eller fængslet. Det UAEs regeringens online portal opretholder instruktioner, rådgivning og en liste over kontrollerede stoffer, der er forbudt.

Narkotika, der bruges og tolereres omkring nabolandene, er også forbudt. Brug af khat / qat (en blomstrende plante, der indeholder en alkaloid kaldet cathinone), som er populær i andre nærliggende lande (især Yemen) er også yderst ulovligt. Cannabis og CBD-relaterede produkter betragtes også som ulovlige.

Med fly

Inde i Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3.

• 25.25277855.3644441 Dubai Internationale Lufthavn (DXB ^IATA). Denne lufthavn betjenes af flere store flyselskaber, især Dubai-baserede Emirates. Direkte fly forbinder Dubai til Durban, Johannesburg, London, Sydney, Melbourne, Karachi, Teheran, Riyadh, Mumbai,Kolkata, Hong Kong, Paris, Zürich, Frankfurt Lufthavn, Milano, Madrid Barajas, New York City, LAX, San Francisco lufthavn, Toronto, Sao Paulo og mange andre større byer i Europa, Asien, Australasien og Afrika. Chancerne er, at luftfartsselskaber fra dit land vil tilbyde flyrejser til Dubai.  

Passkontrol i Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

• 24.43305654.6511112 Abu Dhabi Internationale Lufthavn (AUH ^IATA) (Abu Dhabi). Efter Dubai har denne lufthavn de næstbedste internationale forbindelser. Abu Dhabi-baserede flagbærer Etihad Airways tilbyder nu direkte fly fra New York, Toronto og mange andre lufthavne i Europa og Asien. Andre større flyselskaber, der betjener Abu Dhabi, inkluderer British Airways fra London-Heathrow, KLM fra Amsterdam Schiphol og Lufthansa fra Frankfurt.  

Lavprisflyselskaber

For lavprisflyvninger

• Air Arabia har oprettet et hub på Sharjah lufthavn (som er meget tæt på Dubai) og flyver der fra mange byer i Afrika , Europa, mellem Østen og Indien.
• Cebu Stillehavet flyve fra Dubai til Manila i Filippinerne med priser fra så lave som US $ 150.
• Flyv Dubai flyve fra Dubai til Mellemøsten, Europa, Afrika og Indien.
• Pegasus flyselskaber flyv fra Dubai til mange byer i Europa.
• Wizzair flyv fra Dubai til mange byer i Europa.
• Smartwings flyselskaber flyv fra Dubai til mange byer i Europa.
• Norsk flyve til mange byer i Europa og Nordamerika

Med bil

Der er vejadgang til De Forenede Arabiske Emirater fra Saudi-Arabien i syd og Oman i øst. Alle motorveje i UAE er i fremragende stand og installeret med gadebelysning. Der er en enorm mængde trafik mellem Sharjah og Dubai i myldretiden. Alle emiraterne er forbundet via motorveje med flere tankstationer, mad- og hvilestop og motorvejspoliti. Den længste motorvej forbinder byen Abu Dhabi med byen Ras Al Khaimah. Motorvejen strækker sig fra Abu Dhabi for at forbinde til Ruwais og derefter til grænsen til Saudi-Arabien.

Flere elektroniske betalingssystemer anvendes i veje i Abu Dhabi og Dubai. En vejafgift på AED 4 opkræves for at krydse Salik-betalingsporten i Dubai. Et forudbetalt Salik Tag kræves til dette. Et betalingssystem, der opkræver AED 4 i myldretiden, og AED 2 i spidsbelastningstid er også påkrævet for at få adgang til Abu Dhabi-øen i hovedstaden Abu Dhabi.

Med båd

Der er en færgeservice to gange om ugen fra Bandar Abbas i Iran til havnen i Sharjah af det iranske rederi Valfajre-8. Det er en færge natten over, der tager 10-12 timer og afgår tidligt om aftenen søndag og torsdag. Priserne starter ved 160 dirham for økonomiklasse.

Bortset fra rutefart er der et stort netværk af traditionelle dhow handelsruter, der transporterer varer gennem Golfen og endda til Indien. Det kan være muligt at købe passage på en af ​​disse både. Afhængigt af hvilken dhow du ender på, kan de ringe til alle kystbyer i UAE, inklusive Dubai og Abu Dhabi.

Komme omkring

Afstande i UAE er relativt korte og er alle forbundet med oplyste veje, motorveje og rigelige transportmetoder. De Forenede Arabiske Emirater er ikke meget gåvenlige for at komme rundt hovedsageligt på grund af det varme vejr, stærke sol og relativt adskilte attraktioner. Transport udvides i stigende grad med et tog, der forbinder alle emiraterne, der bygges, samt et fungerende massivt netværk af offentlige transportnetværk, der let kan transportere dig til ethvert sted i UAE.

Med offentlig transport

Offentlig transport inden for byer er bredt tilgængelig og avanceret med busstationer i Abu Dhabi, Dubai og Sharjah, der tilbyder skyggefulde busstoppesteder med aircondition for at beskytte folk mod solen og det varme vejr om sommeren. Der er et omfattende metrosystem i Dubai, der forbinder forskellige dele af byen samt en monorail i Palm Jumeriah og en sporvogn i Dubai Marina-området. Al offentlig transport på tværs af alle byer i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater er forbundet, enten med en taxa, bus, metro, monorail eller sporvogn. Inter-city busser er også mange med busser, der fører dig så langt som til Muscat i Oman. Intercity-busforbindelser er hurtige, komfortable og med rimelighed hyppige.

I alle byer i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater er taxaer bredt tilgængelige og relativt overkommelige. Lokale ride-apps som Uber og Careem er også almindelige i UAE, men priserne er relativt de samme i forhold til taxaer for ikke at skabe en uensartet markedskonkurrencepris. Et hyperloop-system er under udvikling med fremtidige anlæg, der forbinder alle byer i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater. Når hyperloop, når den først er uklar, forventes det at reducere rejsetiden mellem Abu Dhabi og Dubai til 6-10 minutter i stedet for den sædvanlige time og 45 minutters biltur.

Med bil

Gruppe af off-road biler, der tager på ørkensafari rundt i ørkenen i Dubai.

Afspil medier

En sandstorm i UAE. Stormvejr er generelt ualmindelige, men kan forekomme nogle gange.

UAE har en moderne vejinfrastruktur med højresidet trafik. At leje en bil eller køre i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater kræver et internationalt kørekort, som simpelthen er en oversættelse af din standardlicens og kan erhverves hos en lokal bilforening. Hvis du er bosiddende, skal du få et lokalt kørekort, da et internationalt kørekort ikke kan bruges, hvis du er bosiddende. Hvis du har et kørekort fra et andet land, kan du muligvis bytte det til et Emirati-kørekort. Dette er en simpel proces og kan udføres på 20 minutter, men kun hvis du er fra en bestemt liste over lande. Hvis du kommer fra et land, der ikke er undtaget, skal du gennemgå 40 klasser på en lokal køreskole og gennemgå en temmelig hård licenseksamen. Dette ændrer sig dog, og licensudveksling kan muligvis gælde for alle nationaliteter, så tjek UAE-regeringens officielle onlineportal - transport for at se om dit land er blandt de lande, der er berettiget til at konvertere dit fremmede kørekort. Biludlejning er lidt billigere end i Nordamerika. Der er et fast gebyr pr. Dag for leje af en bil baseret på bilens størrelse. Benzin (benzin) er efter internationale standarder billig. Vejsystemet er baseret på europæiske standarder med mange rundkørsler og meget kanaliseret trafik. Tegn er alle tosprogede (arabisk og engelsk) og er let forståelige og er de fleste steder klare og sammenhængende. Hastighedsbegrænsningerne er alle dokumenteret i vestlige arabiske tal. Tankstationer er tilgængelige overalt på motorveje såvel som i byer. Tesla superchargers er også tilgængelige og øges i antal.

Kørsel love

Et advarselsskilte til kamelovergange.

Overkørsel udføres fra venstre. Hvis du kører langsomt på den længste venstre bane, kan du forvente at blive "blinket" af lys fra en hurtigere indgående bil bag dig. Det er høflighed i dette tilfælde at bevæge sig fra venstre bane og lade bilen bag dig overhale. Hvis du ikke skifter kørebane, mens personen bag dig blinker med lysene for at signalere dig om at bevæge dig, betragtes dette som stødende, og du kan støde på et raseri. Brug ikke den venstre bane, hvis du kører langsomt. De fleste veje har en solid gul linje i kanten af ​​vejen, der kan fungere som en hel bane i sig selv. Kryds ikke den gule linje (dette kan være fristende i en trafik i betragtning af, at der er en lang tom sidebane). Den gule linjemargen er kun reserveret til udrykningskøretøjer og kan ikke bruges til civil brug på noget tidspunkt undtagen i en nødsituation. Hvis du støder på en ulykke eller en bilnedbrud, kan du parkere ved siden af ​​vejen og krydse den gule margen. Brug af den gule margen på veje er ellers ulovlig (af både biler og motorcykler) og vil give dig en voldsom bøde, hvis du overtræder den. Foretag ikke fornærmende bevægelser, mens du kører hvor som helst i Emiraterne. Brug af en fornærmende gestus som langfingeren er forbudt ved lov og betragtes som en form for verbalt overfald, og du kan finde dig selv i politiets varetægt eller i retten for at bruge fornærmende bevægelser, mens du er på farten. Veje i UAE overvåges stærkt.

Den tredje højeste dødsårsag i UAE er fra trafikulykker (Den første er hjerte-kar-sygdom og den anden er kræft). Folk i UAE kører ekstremt hurtigt, og nogle er helt hensynsløse. Som et resultat overholder de fleste veje strenge love om hastighedsgrænser. Hastighedsgrænsen har en margen på ca. 20 km / t (undtagen i Abu Dhabi, hvis du overskrider den skrevne hastighedsgrænse, får du en billet). De fleste af vejene overvåges via fjerntliggende radarsystemer, som giver dig en bøde uden at skulle stoppe dig. Forvent ikke, at en politibetjent trækker dig på siden for at skrive dig en billet. Du modtager billetten via en besked på din telefon (hvis din telefon er bundet til bilen i forbindelse med registrering), og du bliver bedt om at betale alle trafikbøder, du støder på, inden du forlader De Forenede Arabiske Emirater. Droner overvåger også motorveje og veje i landdistrikterne, så lastbilchauffører bør passe. Droner fotograferer normalt lastbilchauffører, der ikke overholder deres specifikke bane eller kører hurtigere end den hastighed, der er indstillet til dem.

Ørkensafari

Ørkensafarier og klitbasering er gode attraktioner i nærheden af ​​alle emiraterne, men der skal udvises stor omhu, når man vælger et lejet køretøj; det skal være et firehjulstræk. Ørkensafari er også generelt designet med rejsebureauer og kan også give dig en god pris på mængden. Forsøg ikke at komme ind i ørkenen med en bil eller alene. Som en generel tommelfingerregel skal mere end to firehjulsdrevne biler komme ind i ørkenen sammen, så hvis den ene sidder fast, kan den anden trække den ud. Ørkenkørsel er en hård færdighed at lære. Safarier og turgrupper tager dig normalt med til en ørkensafari, og du kan endda være i stand til at dune dig selv, hvis du ønsker det.

Firehjulstræk som Toyoto Land Cruiser eller Nissan Patrol og lastbiler som Ford Raptor er populære i Emiraterne på grund af det naturlige ørken terræn og nødvendig off-road i nogle områder. De fleste biler er tonede i sort for både privatlivets fred og for at forhindre de varme solstråler i at komme ind i bilen, hvilket giver en køligere temperatur i bilen. Når du kører til ørkenen, skal du sørge for at være opmærksom på eventuelle kameler, der muligvis krydser vejene.

Tale

Det officielle sprog er Arabisk, selvom størstedelen af ​​befolkningen er udlændinge og ikke taler det. Udstationerede fra Iran, Indien, Filippinerne og vestlige lande er flere end de indfødte araber, især i Abu Dhabi, Dubai og Sharjah. engelsk er lingua franca, og det store flertal af Emiratis ved, hvordan man taler det. Al trafik, butikker og destinationsskilte er skrevet på både arabisk og engelsk. At tale på engelsk til nogen i Emiraterne skal være fint, og du behøver ikke lære noget arabisk for at komme rundt. Når det er sagt, hvis du kan lære at tale noget arabisk, vil det helt sikkert imponere de lokale.

Da arabisk er det officielle sprog, kan regeringsdokumenter kun skrives på arabisk, selvom engelske oversættelser eller versioner er almindelige. Det eneste sted, hvor arabisk næsten udelukkende bruges, er inden for De Forenede Arabiske Emiraters væbnede styrker og hovedkvarter.

UAE har en meget forskelligartet befolkning; mange sprog og samfund findes. Sprog, der er meget udbredt i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater, inkluderer hindustani (hindi og urdu), malayalam / tamil, farsi (persisk) og tagalog (filippinsk). De fleste mennesker med sekundæruddannelse har i det mindste en grundlæggende beherskelse af engelsk, selvom det ikke er ualmindeligt at møde mennesker, hvis engelsk er begrænset. Som et vigtigt knudepunkt for arabere, mellemøstlige og asiater, der ikke taler det engelske sprog som modersmål, forventer de, at deres engelsk skal være på et begynder- eller mellemniveau. I dette land med muslimsk flertal, forvent at blive mødt med den arabiske sætning "Fred være med dig" - as-salām `alaykum - selvom du ikke er muslim. Det rette svar ville være at sige "Fred være med dig også" - wa-`alaykumu s-salām.

Se

Qasr al Sarab i Liwa Oasis.

Jebel Jais i Ras Al Khaimah.

Der er masser af ting at se i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater, både hvad angår jordens naturlige vidunderlige landskab såvel som det bedste af menneskets konstruerede attraktioner. Fra verdens største tårn i Dubai til verdens største sammenhængende sandørken i verden i Liwa Oasis (som var filmsættet på planeten Jakku i Star Wars: The Force Awakens). Det meste af De Forenede Arabiske Emirater ligger ved kysten af ​​den Persiske Golf, bortset fra Fujairah, der ligger ved Omanbugten og tilbyder begge oplevelser af smukke strande i begge kløftvand. The western side of the UAE's landscape is a sand terrain, with the Empty Quarter desert forming the south side of the UAE and containing some of the largest sand dunes in the world. The golden sand dunes form a wonderful sight and offer great adventurous safari rides into the wilderness of the desert. The northeastern side terrain is mountainous, offering mountain climbing activities in Ras Al Khaimah as well as the world's longest zip line that shoots from the tops of a mountain.

The UAE was initially a collection of small fishing villages with Eastern Arabian culture which has boomed significantly after the unification of the seven emirates. Hence, in every emirate's capital you will find an old district with old buildings consistent of mostly windcatchers and military forts that were common in the region then, and more progressive glass skyscrapers that signify the advanced progression of the emirates. Archealogical sites from the Umm Al Nar period are scattered across the emirates, with distinctive cultural variations found in the Hajar mountains in the northeastern emirates. In the western side of the UAE, oases are common across vast majority of desert landscape as they formed the major population centers in these areas such as Al Ain city (once only an oasis, now an entire city) and Liwa Oasis. Although outdoors in UAE may seem dull and uninteresting to the knowledgeable traveler, there are actually amazing natural destinations in the UAE - the difficulty is in knowing where to find them! There are pristine waterfalls, cliffs lined with fossils, even freshwater lakes.

Other than the natural beauty of the Arabian desert and mountainous regions of the Al Hajar mountains which may seem dangerous due to the rough surrounding environment, the UAE offers tourists a whole new experience in terms of comfortable living with tall skyscrapers and skylines and enormous malls and huge indoor theme parks as well as an entire indoor ski resorts in the middle of the desert!

There's also multiple islands around cities in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is surrounded by natural islands with green mangroves surrounding the city. The water surrounding Abu Dhabi is light blue in color and is considered one the biggest coral reefs in the entire Persian Gulf region. In Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, there are man-made islands that extend from the desert into the sea such as Palm Jumeriah and Murjan Island, allowing people to live in close proximity to the sea and green landscape while surrounded to a rough desert in Dubai and rough mountains in Ras Al Khaimah just south of these two respective cities.

Seværdigheder

Dubai's skyline

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is the world's largest skyscraper since 2009 extending to 828 meters and is located in Dubai. It is the easiest sighted landmark once you land in Dubai and a major tourist attraction site. You can see the vast desert outside Dubai and the sheen and progressive buildings that form Dubai from the top. You can also see planes flying from the top!

Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the most beautifully created mosques in the world. The architecture and designs of the mosque is a marvel and attracts tourists from all over the world to this magnificent religious site. The mosque is open to non-muslims and allows people of all faith to visit and explore the structure.

Hajar mountains

In the south, the Hajar mountains are easily distinguished by the rough and rugged landscape that pop out of suddenly from the desert. Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain is an accessible peak that is considered the outline of the Hajar mountains. The rough mountainous landscape forms a major hiking, trekking, and bird-watching opportunities, while the vast amount of picturesque wadis in the area are fun to explore. It offers a different landscape than just the desert found mainly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Museer

From Islamic museums in Sharjah to international and global musuems in Abu Dhabi, the UAE offers voyagers a great deal of museums that dig into the area's historical past as well as displays the historical artifacts of the empires surrounding the region. Most popular museums are the Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Arts museum, and the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. Of course, each emirate has its own national museum which showcases the emirates original history and displays iconic eastern Arabian items such as dhows, khanjars, and other aspects of earlier life such as clothing and vocation.

Jebel Jais

Jebel means mountain in Arabic. Jebel Jais is located in Ras Al Khaimah and is the highest accessible mountainous peak in the UAE and is a great site for camping in the winter. Similarly to the Hajar mountains, Jebel hafeet is a great location for major hiking, trekking, and mountain climbing.

Al Bidyah mosque

This is the oldest mosque found in the UAE and it is located in Fujairah. The mosque and its surroundings are a major archaeological site. This is a great attraction for history and archaeology fans. Although the mosque is very simple and modest in size, many excavations of pottery and metal artifacts are found in this area.

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The turquoise waters surrounding the Islands of Abu Dhabi along the Corniche.

Fujairah fort in Fujairah.

One of the main focuses of tourist life (other than shopping) is the strand. The waters of the UAE, although cloudy due to heavy coastal construction, are still, for those from less torrid climes, remarkably warm, clean, and beautiful. There are long stretches of white-sand beaches, ranging from completely undeveloped to highly touristed (even in cities like Dubai). The snorkeling and diving can be magnificent, especially along the eastern (Indian Ocean) coast. Vast swaths of desert stretch to the south of the major urban areas, offering dramatic views and terrifying rides in fast-driven safaris. The mountains are dramatic, steep rocky crags, and a visit to them (for example, the town of Hatta) is well rewarded with amazing views. Women wearing bathing suits will draw unwanted attention at the public beaches; it is advisable to pay for a one-day entry pass to a private beach at a hotel.

There are plenty of man-made wonders to enjoy as well. Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is the world's largest indoor theme park, and as the name suggests, is centered around experiencing the world of Ferrari and includes the fastest rollercoaster in the world, accelerating from 0 to 149 mph (240 km/h) in 4 seconds. This is alongside the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. The Yas Marina Circuit is widely known as the most technologically advanced circuit on the planet, and, along with Formula One, hosts various national and international racing series, including the GP2 and GP3 series, and V8 Supercars. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world, and visitors can travel up it to a viewing station situated near the building's peak to enjoy stunning views of the city and beyond. Wild Wadi and Aquaventure are two world class water parks that cater to the whole family. Those looking for proper retail therapy can visit Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, and also the location of the world's largest dancing fountain, with multiple shows starting after sunset, and one of the world's largest indoor aquariums, Dubai Aquarium.

Ski Dubai in Dubai Emirates Mall is the world's third largest indoor ski slope, measuring 400 m and using 6000 tons of snow. Ski Dubai resort is the first UAE indoor ski slope to open, and more are planned. All equipment, except for gloves and a hat, are provided—skis/snowboards, snowsuits, boots and socks are all included in the price (the socks are disposable). The adjoining ski store sells equipment, including gloves. A ski slope in Ra's al Khaymah is also in the works.

"Desert safari" trips can be a fun experience for tourists. They can be booked ahead, but can often be booked as late as the day before, and most hotel receptionists can arrange this for you. Trips normally start late afternoon and end late evening. You will be collected from your hotel and driven to the desert in a 4x4 vehicle. Most packages include a heart-pumping drive over the dunes, a short camel ride, an Arabic buffet and a belly dancer. Another option would be renting/buying a 4x4 and joining the many growing 4x4 clubs in the UAE, which are varied and each carry their own different flavour: ad4x4, uaeoffroaders, emarat4x4, etc. They offer a free learning experience for all newcomers with scheduled weekly trips to suit all levels of driving skills. Some of them have over 2,000 members from many nationalities.

Købe

Penge

Valutaen er United Arab Emirates dirham demoted by the symbol " د.إ"eller"dh"(ISO-kode: AED). It is pegged to the US dollar at 3.67 dirhams for $1. Notes are in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 dirhams. There is a one dirham coin with sub-units of 25 and 50 fils coins (100 fils = 1 dirham). There are 5 fils and 10 fils coins but these are rarely seen (and provide an excuse for traders to 'short change').

Cash and travellers' cheques can be changed at exchanges located at the airports or in all the major shopping malls. ATMs are numerous and generously distributed. They accept all the major chain cards: Visa, Cirrus, Maestro, etc. Credit cards are widely accepted.

If you pay with an overseas credit card, most merchants will attempt to apply dynamic currency conversion, charging several percent more than the issuer conversion would have cost. The credit card terminal will offer the choice of whether the conversion should be accepted. The merchant will ikke ask you about this, and will choose to accept the conversion. If you pay attention, you can intervene and ask for "No" to be answered. If you ask upfront, some merchants will have no idea what you mean, but many will.

Omkostninger

Basic commodities used to be cheaper than in most Western countries, although this is changing rapidly (Dubai has moved up the ranking to be the 25th most expensive city to live in; Abu Dhabi is close behind). Hotels rates are not cheap—there is a shortage of hotel rooms available, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which keeps the hotels often at above 90% occupancy. Vast numbers of new hotels are scheduled to come on line during the next five to ten years, but as tourism is on the rise, it is unlikely that prices will come down. All things touristy also tend to be rather expensive. Rents in Dubai are starting to compete with cities like Paris or London, and other prices tend to follow. Some places have shared accommodations available and are quite reasonable.

Handle ind

One of the things the UAE is most famous for is shopping. There are no sales taxes in the UAE, but it is very difficult to find any real bargains anymore as inflation is at an all-time high. If you are interested in shopping, you can't leave the UAE without visiting Dubai. Dubai boasts the best places for shopping in the whole of the Middle East, especially during the annual shopping festival, usually from mid-January to mid-February.

Spise

Se også: Mellemøstlig køkken

Popular Emirati dessert called Lugaimat.

A fancy Arabic-cuisine mixed grill. Clockwise from top: lamb kofta, chicken shish tawuk, beef shish kebab, pilaf (Arabic rice), vegetables.

The UAE's traditional cuisine is the Emirati and Eastern Arabian cuisine, however the country also offers a global cuisine. The more than 165 nationalities residing in the Emirates have made the country a destination which offers and caterers to all cuisines or religious compliant food for everyone.

Eastern Arabian cuisine

Eastern Arabian cuisine forms the major traditional food in the UAE. Emirati cuisine is sampled and widely marketed as the traditional food of the state. However, traditional Emirati cuisine is somewhat difficult to find due to the minority presence of Emiratis in their own country. Al Fanar restaurant is a famous and common Emirati-styled restaurant that was established to offer Emirati food and atmosphere for foreigners wishing to experience the country's traditional food. Emirati food is commonly platters of fragrant rice topped with lamb, camel meat, chicken or fish that has been slow-roasted in a pit. If you have Emirati friends, being invited to their homes would generally be the best chance you have to sample the local cuisine. Arabic coffee, camel milk, and dates form the staple food of which the Emiratis have lived on for generations. Camel milk is widely available in supermarkets and is a common sight to see in an Emirati grocery store. There's even flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry camel milk. Camel milk or Date flavored milkshakes are commonly found. Chocolate made of camel milk is also available. The UAE has established companies that use camel milk and camel meat as a major alternative to the regular chicken, lamb, and cow meat that are commonly available worldwide. Camel milk and camel meat is commonly available in the UAE and is a great chance for tourists and visitors to experience a new type of delicacy for an inexpensive price. Another famous Emirati dessert is Luguaimat (called Luqaimat in standard Arabic). The dessert is widely available and offered in almost all Emirati gatherings and is sold in a lot of restaurants and outlets as well. Ramadan is a great time to be invited to an Emirati house to experience a lot of their traditional foods.

Tourists in Dubai being presented with Emirati food and taught about the eating etiquette.

Global cuisines

Abu Dhabi og Dubai and, to a lesser extent, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimahog Fujairah all offer a vast spread of food from most of the world's major cuisines. By western standards most restaurants are quite affordable although it is easy to find extremely expensive food too. Most upper-end restaurants are located in hotels. South east Asian cuisine such as Indian and Pakistani restaurants are also widely available and can be found in every corner. Arabic cuisine such as Lebanese, Syrian and Jordanian cuisines are also available. Persian cuisine is proudly marketed around the country due to the proximity of Iran. Persian restaurants proudly present Persian atmosphere; both Islamic Persian design, Persian Empire-styled, and even Imperial Iran atmosphere with pictures of the Shah and Imperial Iranian flag adorning the restaurant depending on the Iranian owner's fidelity. The Iranian Club in Dubai proudly caters to Iranians and is funded by the Iranian government and is run by the Iranian community in Dubai. If you have an Iranian friend its a great opportunity to be invited to experience the Persian cuisine in the Iranian Club. Since the UAE forms the home of major Middle Eastern, south east Asian, and western communities its safe to say that almost every cuisine exist around the country. South African, Nigerian, and Ethiopian restaurant are few but are still present. Chinese restaurants are also increasing in number due to the increasing Chinese community in the country. There's even a famous North Korean restaurant in Dubai. All types of cuisines African, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, European, and American cuisines are all widely available. Finding a favorite restaurant chain should not be a problem. There's also a lot of local chains and business start ups which offer different types of food which you may have not experienced. Pork is also available and is sold in supermarkets, albeit in a specifically designated location marked "For Non-Muslims".

Restauranter

Famous restaurant chains have also established branches in the country. Restaurants by the world's most famous chefs such as Gordon Ramsey, Gary Rhodes, Guy Fieri, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, and Salt Bae all operate restaurants around the country. In fact, some of the world famous chefs, such as Salt Bae, primary restaurant and base of operation is in Dubai such as Salt Bae's Nusr-Et restaurant in Four Season Hotel in Jumeriah (Visited by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others). Other international food chains such as Cheesecake factory, Texas Fried Chicken, Red Lobster, PF Chang's, Chili's and many more all operate branches throughout the country. Fast food is also common, with many chains such as McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Popeye's, Hardee's, and Wendy's are almost found everywhere. The major ice cream chain is Baskin Robbins, but other ice cream brands such as Cold Stone Creamery, Marbles Lab, Moishi, and Amorino are all available. Local branches of gelato and other desserts are also common. Pakistani and Indian restaurants are also very common. South Asian food in the UAE is more authentic than the food found in Europe or elsewhere due to the proximity of India and Pakistan to the Emirates. Indians, Pakistanis, Malayalis, Malabaris and Sri Lankans can be found everywhere and form the majority of the population in the Emirates. The UAE is a favorite destination for Keralites outside of Kerala, and proper authentic eastern Asian restaurants are found all over the Emirates.

Etikette

An Emirati Majlis. A majlis can be way larger depending on the event or who's invited.

In public, general global and mostly western etiquette is required to be adhered. If you are invited to an Emirati's house for food, it depends on how cultural the family is. You may be required to sit on the ground, eat with your hands, or share the same plate with everyone. It is not uncommon for Emiratis to present a feast in one big platter, and everyone sits around it and eats with their hands. The key thing to remember when doing so is to use only your right hand, as the left hand is traditionally reserved for handling dirty things. Being invited to break bread or share a platter with Emiratis is a considered a huge sign of respect and fondness. Young Emiratis are however, very understanding if you choose to have your own plate or eat with utensils, and some of Emiratis don't even adhere to the traditional floor sitting and eating with hands style of cultural eating etiquette. A more modern etiquette is to sit on the ground with everyone having their own plate, spoon, fork, and knife while eating the food in front of you or politely asking someone next to you to serve the food away from you. Do not get up and attempt to move to the place where a certain type of food is put.

If you are invited to a Majlis (a traditional and common gathering commonly men-only or women-only), you will be presented with dates and Arabic coffee (called gahwa). The majlis is a big room or a tent with places to sit where people talk and converse. A person will rotate around the maljlis and offer you dates, dessert, or Arabic coffee. If you eat dates, remember to take them in odd numbers (1 or 3, etc..). Taking dates in even numbers is not a problem but its preferred to take them in odd numbers to adhere to the Arabic culture. If you are presented with Arabic coffee the person who rotates to pour the coffee will continue to pour you coffee until you shake the cup while presenting it to him. This signals that you do not want more coffee and he will take the cup from you. In a traditional setting, if you are entering a majlis you'll be required to move to the chair closest to your right and shake hands with the person starting from there until you shake hands with everyone. If you're sitting in a chair and someone is coming to greet you, you will be required to stand up and shake hands with that person before sitting down. If there is a Sheikh in the majlis, its customary to greet him first before going back and shaking hands with everyone else. Arabic men from the same tribe perform a nose kiss (also called Eskimo kiss). It may also be performed by very close friends. In an nontraditional majlis, its not customary to do any of that and simply going in and goofing around with your friends is totally fine.

If you are presented with food in an Emirati house, its customary to eat. Its considered disrespectful if you do not eat anything. If you're full, eating small amounts is better than rejecting the food entirely. You will be presented with a lot of food if you visit an Emirati house for lunch or dinner, as Emiratis consider generosity a virtue and you'll be disrespecting them if you don't eat or touch any food they present you with.

Religiøse kostvaner

All food in the UAE is Halal. Kosher food is also increasingly available. Companies and restaurants such as Kosher Arabia and Eli's Kosher Kitchen, which is supervised by Chief Rabbi of the UAE Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, are also available. Vegetarian restaurants are also widely available due to the major presence of Hindus in the country. Finding your local or favorite or religiously compliant cuisine should not be a problem in the Emirates.

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Fast Track Lobby Bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel in the capital Abu Dhabi.

Dubai has a burgeoning nightlife scene and even formerly straitlaced Abu Dhabi has loosened up and tried to catch up. Alcohol is available in alcohol stores, 5-star hotel restaurants and bars in all emirates except Sharjah, where you can only drink in your home or in an expat hangout called the Sharjah Wanderers. As a tourist, you are permitted to buy alcohol in bars and restaurants to drink there. If you are a resident, you're supposed to have an alcohol license (never asked for in bars) which also allows you to buy alcohol at alcohol stores (they do check).

During Ramadan, no alcohol is served during daylight (fasting) hours. Dubai and Abu Dhabi permit bars to serve alcohol at night, but bands stop playing, background music is off or quiet, no dancing is allowed and nightclubs are usually closed. On certain holy days in the Islamic calendar, no alcohol is served publicly in any of the UAE.

Gør ikke under any circumstance drink and drive in the UAE. If by chance you are in an accident, this becomes a card for going directly to jail — especially during Ramadan. Taxis and ride-share apps such as Uber are widely available if you have been drinking and are a much safer and wiser option given the insane driving habits in the region.

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Palm Jumeriah in Dubai

For the visitor, the UAE has one of the most spectacular ranges of tourist accommodations in the world. There are staggeringly beautiful, modern hotels, which can be expensive. However, more modest housing is also available. Hotels and accommodation in the Emirates are always available - in fact, hotels are a major revenue source for investors in the UAE. The hotels and accommodation throughout the Emirates are stunning and extraordinary luxurious due to the fact of the high luxury standards in the Emirates (particularly in Dubai) as well as the relatively new buildings and skyscrapers. Some of the most famous lodging destinations that are famous for being portrayed in movies are the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi also serve as a lodging destination for foreign head of states or diplomats visiting the capital city Abu Dhabi.

Almost all hotels serve alcohol with the notable exception of hotels in Sharjah. Most hotels also have various bars, night clubs, and meeting hot spots. Most resorts are built on artificial made islands such as the Palm Jumeriah in Dubai and Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Beach access and amenities are a given when booking a resort or a hotel on a beach.

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University City Hall in University City, Sharjah.

Per the Times Higher Education (THE) and the QS World University rankings in 2019, the highest ranking universities in the UAE are:

• 1- Khalifa University
• 2- United Arab Emirates University
• 3- American University in Sharjah
• 4- American University in Dubai
• 5- University of Sharjah
• 6- Abu Dhabi University
• 7- Zayed University
• 8- Ajman University

The UAE has government-sponsored universities that are limited only to citizens or high achieving non citizens only. The four local government-sponsored universities are Khalifa University, det United Arab Emirates University i Al Ain, det Higher Colleges of Technology with various campuses throughout the UAE, and Zayed University with campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

In addition to the local universities, the UAE also hosts branches of several well-known American and European universities. These are primarily concentrated in the cities of Dubai og Abu Dhabi. Examples of global universities with campuses in the UAE include New York University Abu Dhabi, Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, London Business School, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and University of Exeter.

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You will need a work visa to be allowed to work in the UAE, and receiving one requires a local company or sponsor to apply on your behalf. A 10-year, 5-year, and 6-month visa schemes are also available for investors, entrepreneurs and outstanding students. Det UAE government official online portal has all the details to apply for visas or long term visas.

Qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, professional talents, researchers in various fields of science and knowledge, and outstanding students are offered a permanent residency scheme called the Gold card.

Obtaining UAE citizenship is only possible for foreign women who are married to Emirati men (but ikke for foreign men married to Emirati women), but is otherwise next to impossible for other foreigners. A foreign woman must be married for 7 years with at least one child or 10 years with no children to be eligible for citizenship. Citizenship may also be granted by a decree from the president if a person has done extraordinary accomplishments for the country.

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Emirati men wearing traditional attire and performing an Emirati weapon dance called Razfah.

Emiratis are proud but welcoming people and, when not in their cars, are generally extremely civil and friendly. Like most peoples of the world, they welcome visitors who are willing to show some amount of respect and can be extremely generous. (Some expats and visitors do not understand that revealing clothing can be quite offensive to some people, even if nothing is said to the offenders.) Their culture is unique and can be highly conservative, but overall they are quite attuned to the ways, customs, events, media, and manners of the world.

Local men usually wear a "Kandoura", a long robe (typically white), and ghutra, a red-checked or white headdress. Local women wear a black robe-like garment (abaya) and a black head scarf (shayla).

The UAE is more conservative than most Western societies, though not as much as some of its neighbors. Travelers should be aware and respect the more traditional outlook in the UAE, as there are behaviors typical in the West (for example, making "rude and insulting gestures") that will result in arrest in the UAE. On the other hand, Western travelers will find most of the UAE quite comfortable.

Although women are not legally required to wear the hijab, revealing fashions such as tank tops and shorts are discouraged. Hijab and modest clothing are necessary to visit mosques or religious sites. Some mosques such as the Sheikh Zayed mosque in Abu Dhabi provide modest clothing for tourists visiting the site. Short skirts and shorts are acceptable, although you might incur stares. However, there are quite a few tourist or expatriate-dominated zones where even "provocative" dress may be seen, although not necessary respected. Bikinis and other type of swimwear can be worn there. These include many areas of the Emirate of Dubai and, for example, beach resorts in Ajman or Fujairah. Public nudity anywhere is strictly forbidden and is considered a crime. Sharjah is the most conservative of the Emirates with public decency statutes (i.e., forbidding overly revealing clothing or certain kinds of beach wear), but few of them are enforced (although that varies).

The Emirates are not gay-friendly, and consensual homosexual activity is potentially subject to the death penalty (although never carried out in the history of the country). However, discretion is the key: like many things in Emirati society, what happens behind closed doors is - well - what happens. Public display of affection is considered impolite or ill-mannered to the Emirati population. On the other hand, it is not uncommon for Emirati men or women to show physical affection but not across gender; Emirati men often kiss one another's noses in greeting and women greet one another with cheek kisses and may hold hands or link arms.

Don't tell locals that the UAE is part of Saudi Arabia. Don't compare it to Bahrain, Oman or Qatar either. Many locals and expats are proud of their country and culture so some would be deeply offended. Don't discuss the crisis between the Emirates and Qatar either as it is a touchy topic to the locals.

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Dubai Police uses a fleet of super-cars. The super cars police patrols are found in tourist hot spots and allows tourists to take pictures with the officers.

The UAE is exceptionally safe. The country is considered one of the safest places to live. Abu Dhabi is ranked as the safest city in the world in 2019, while Dubai was ranked the 6th safest city in the world.

Visitors should be less concerned about crime, than the harsh law enforcement. Homosexuality is a crime that may carry the death penalty in the UAE (although never enforced in the history of the country), so gay and lesbian tourists should be discreet. Same-sex public display of affection is illegal and punishable by fine or jail.

Sex outside marriage is also illegal but not enforced unless it results in pregnancy. Public sex, nudity, and any form of sexual activity conducted in public is illegal. Caution is definitely advised.

There are a couple of things you should be aware of to do with drug laws in the UAE. Some common painkillers in western countries are illegal narcotics in the UAE like codeine. Don't bring any with you unless you carry a copy of your prescription or you may join others who have received jail sentences. In contrast, antibiotics are freely available over the counter at pharmacies. If you receive a prescription for controlled drugs in the UAE, such as some painkillers and antidepressants, be sure to keep the copy of the prescription with you when traveling out of the country.

Another trap for the unwary is that if you are suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a blood test can be taken, and if it shows evidence of substances that are illegal in the UAE, then you will probably end up in jail even if the substances were ingested in the country that you were previously in. In addition to testing your blood, they will likely check your belongings. People have been jailed for possession for finding microscopic specks of drugs on them with highly sensitive equipment.

Under cyber-crime laws if a person makes a defamatory statements about someone in the UAE on social media, even if a number of years ago in another country, they can be jailed or fined.

Another cause for concern is the very high rate of automobile accidents: besides due care while driving a vehicle, crossing the road on foot can be quite dangerous as well.

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Generel medical care in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah is quite good, with clinics for general and specialized care widely available, including some which are now open 24 hours. Hospitals in the major centers are well-equipped to deal with any medical emergencies. There is an ambulance system in all major population centres; however, coverage can be patchy in the more remote areas. Ambulances are designed for transportation rather than providing care as first responders, so don't expect top-flight on-site care.

The main government hospital in Abu Dhabi is quite good; as is the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, now managed by Cleveland Clinic.

In Dubai, the government hospitals are Rashid hospital, which has a new Trauma Centre and Dubai Hospital which are very good. Welcare Hospital International Modern Hospital American Hospital Zulekha Hospital NMC Hospital, and Belhoul Hospital in the private sector all have a good reputation. The country is free of malaria and prophylaxis is not needed. In Sharjah, the Kuwaiti (Goverrnment) Hospital accepts expatriates. The private hospitals in Sharjah are the Zahra hospital, Zulekha Hospital and Central Private Hospital. Prices including healthcare are generally cheaper in Sharjah and although all hospitals meet the Ministry of Health standards the Central Private Hospital and Zulekha Hospitals are considered more affordable.

Al Ain is served by modern hospitals and care centers: Tawam Hospital, now managed by John Hopkins, and host to the UAE University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science; Al Ain Hospital (also called Al Jimi Hospital as it is in the district of Al Jimi), now managed by the Vienna Medical University; and the private Oasis Hospital, previously known as Kennedy Hospital, which was founded and run by Christian missionaries, and which was the first hospital in the city.

Det vand is safe to drink in the UAE, although most people prefer bottled water for its taste. The food is clean and in most restaurants is served to Western standards, particularly in tourist areas; however, hygiene can be an issue in some establishments outside, particularly roadside stalls. That said, food poisoning does happen, so use your common sense!

Det heat in summer can reach 50°C (122°F), so avoid outdoors activity at the height of the day and watch out for signs of heat stroke. Be sure to drink lots of water as dehydration happens easily in such heat. If travelling off road (most of the country is desert), ensure you carry sufficient water to allow you to walk to the road should vehicles become bogged.

Although the UAE is somewhat more accommodating to travellers with disabilities than other countries in the Mideast, it would nonetheless be a difficult country to navigate in a wheelchair. Curbs are high and there are few, if any, ramps or other accommodations. This includes an almost complete lack of handicapped-friendly bathrooms.

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As of July 2019, free prepaid SIM cards - loaded with a three-minute talk time, five SMS and 20MB mobile data - would be given to tourists upon their arrival at any of the UAE's entry points as per the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) initiative to welcome new tourists.

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The country code is 971. The mobile phone network uses the GSM technology (as in Europa og Afrika) og anvendelse er udbredt. The format for dialing is: 971-#-### ####, where the first "#" designates the area code. Key area codes include Dubai (4), Sharjah (6) and Abu Dhabi (2). Calls to mobile phones use the operator's area codes: (50/56/58) for Etisalat and (52/55) for Du. Like other countries, when dialing locally, "00" is used to access an international number (and followed by the country code) and "0" is used to access a national number (followed by the area code).

By internet

Internet cafés are fairly common in the larger cities, and web censorship is at times odd, but rarely obtrusive. Instant messaging and voice-over-IP services like Skype sometimes work. The government owned telecommunications operator blocks access to these services to varying degrees. The blocking does not always stop calls and may vary depending on the network used. It also appears to be able to block Skypeout calls whilst allowing Skype-Skype calls. Even if the services are not blocked, connection speed can be an issue. Most people use a VPN service to bypass local Internet restrictions.

Etisalat and Du both provide USB Internet connections.

By post

A postal stamp from Abu Dhabi in 1967.

The United Arab Emirates has a fairly efficient postal system run by the Emirates Post Group. There are dozens of post offices scattered across the major cities. It costs 4.50 dirhams at standard rates to send a standard letter weighing 29-30 gr (1 oz) locally and between the emirates within the country; 5 dirhams to neighboring Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain); 9 dirhams across the gulf to Iran; and 11 to 13 dirhams to most other countries. Mailing to nearby conflict zones (Iraq, Syria, Yemen) can only be sent on the premium rate starting at 165 dirhams. Sending parcels can get costly, being counted per kilogram and by distance. A full list of rates and branch locations can be found on the Emirates Post Group website^{[dødt link]}.

All mail sent within and to the country are sent only to PO Boxes without zip or post codes. Therefore, address should be formatted as:

Modtagerens navn

Name of company or organization if relevant

PO Box xxxx

NAME OF EMIRATE

COUNTRY IF MAILING FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY

Såsom:

John Doe

Raffles World Academy

PO Box 122900

DUBAI

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

If sending by private courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc) to a physical address be sure to confirm the delivery address with recipient and provide the recipient's telephone number on the package so that the delivery driver can call to clarify the location if necessary as physical addresses are vague and inconsistent. Såsom:

John Doe

Raffles World Academy

Al Marcup Street، Umm Suqeim 3

Jumera 3

DUBAI

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Many expats working in the UAE typically use their employer's PO Box to receive personal mail. But, there is no concept of 'privacy' and mail can be opened by the employer, especially after the employee has left the company. Therefore, it is recommended that anybody staying long term to establish their egen mailing address than to have personal mail sent to them via their employer.