United Arab Emirates
MODERN LUXURY: Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Dubai
Abu Dhabi is the name of both the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the largest of the seven individual emirates that make up the country.
Steeped in the ancient culture and heritage of Arabia, the strong tradition of desert hospitality lives on in the genuine warmth and friendliness that welcomes any visitor. Hemmed in by the Hajar Mountains, Fujairah is a beautiful emirate, with deserted beaches and dramatic wadis, just 90 minutes drive from Dubai.
Nowhere is the mingling of past and present more evident than in United Arab Emirates’ cosmopolitan city of Dubai where the gleaming skyscrapers and shopping malls jostle for position with Arab souks, mosques and wind towers. As a delightful counterpoint the imposing Hajar Mountains are an oasis of calm amidst dramatic ridges whilst the awesome expanse of the Arabian desert beckons you to discover its eerily romantic landscape.
Flights & Facts:
Fly to: Dubai (Emirates Airlines - daily); Abu Dhabi (British Airways - daily; Etihad Airways - daily).
Flying Time: Dubai: 6 hrs 50 mins direct; Abu Dhabi: 7 hrs direct
Time Difference: GMT + 4
Visas: Visit Visa - obtainable on arrival
Health requirements: No mandatory vaccinations
Best time to visit: Oct - Apr
Weather:
From October to April the weather is sunny and warm with occasional strong winds and sandstorms. Summers are very hot and from May to September daytime temperatures are rarely below 40 degrees C with humidity upto 90%. The rain usually comes sometime from January to March and can result in areas of flooding.
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