The United Arab Emirates is one of the most sought-after eastern destinations. Nowhere in the world to meet such attractions as the UAE - the tallest building on the planet, artificial islands, which can not be distinguished from these, the largest number of millionaires.
The United Arab Emirates is a colorful country, where luxury hotels are adjacent to the dwellings of the Bedouins, places of luxury trade with the oriental bazaars of spices, gold and clothing.
It is impossible to imagine a vacation in the UAE without visiting Dubai. This city has become a modern incarnation of a thousand and one night tales. Here are concentrated the best hotels, giant shopping centers, bazaars and other attractions.
Rest in the United Arab Emirates: where to go
The UAE is one big resort, the economy of the whole country is focused on the tourism industry, which is why a large number of resorts are located here - Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm al-Quwain, Ajman, Dubai. Most tourists rest in Dubai and Sharjah.
Dubai is a famous and favorite tourist destination from all countries.This is a long time “trodden path”, here are located the largest shopping centers (Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa), the famous Palm Archipelago. As for prices, they are higher in this emirate than in others. Affects the popularity of the place and the willingness of vacationers to pay for any entertainment.
In Sharjah, hotel prices are significantly lower than in Dubai, which attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world. In the emirate, there is a strict law on alcohol, Muslim traditions are observed here. This is a quiet and peaceful resort, which is perfect for families with children.
Abu Dhabi is the largest and richest emirate of the UAE. It is the capital of the state. People come here for business, for vivid impressions and exotic entertainment. The most memorable of them - Formula 1 race, camel racing and relaxing on the cleanest beach of Public Beach.
Fujairah is a paradise for lovers of swimming on sandy beaches. This is an amazingly beautiful place with mountainous capes, which tourists have chosen to practice diving and snorkeling. Fujairah is the greenest emirate of the UAE. There are many mineral springs and oases.
Ajman - a small emirate, which is clamped by the territories of Sharjah. Despite its size, this emirate is chosen by those tourists who want to visit Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in one trip.
When is it better to go to Dubai
The tourist season in Dubai lasts all year round. Even in winter it is warm and there is almost no rain. The most convenient months to visit the UAE - the period from October to April. At this time there is no sweltering heat and strong winds, the water is heated to a comfortable temperature of +18. In addition to open water, many hotels have swimming pools with heated water up to 25-27 degrees. In the summer months, the air warms up to 50 degrees, and the sea - up to 35 degrees.
What money to take in Dubai
The official currency of the UAE - dirzham. Currency exchange comes from the ratio of 4 dirhams for 1 dollar. Dollars and euros are freely convertible on the territory of all emirates.
Visa in Dubai
All tourists arriving in the UAE receive a free visa directly at the airport upon arrival of the aircraft. Also issued an insurance policy, which is valid throughout the trip.
Sights of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is quite a young state, so the culture of this country cannot boast of historical landmarks, like cities in Asia and Europe. The real peak of the development of the UAE began just half a century ago. The lack of architectural monuments is compensated by modern skyscrapers, amusement parks, magnificent embankments and of course, traditional oriental bazaars in comfortable air-conditioned shopping centers.
The main attractions of Dubai are:
- Burj Khalifa skyscraper
- mall dubai mall
- Palm Islands
- Gold market
- ski complex SKI DUBAI
How to get to Dubai
Air travel with Russia is handled by Emirates Airways. Flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg depart daily. Another carrier, Flydubay, flies from 8 major cities of Russia (Samara, Yekaterinburg, Volgograd, and others).
The cost of a direct flight from Moscow to Dubai in 2018 is $ 225, from St. Petersburg - $ 330. Price may vary depending on the carrier and season.
Transportation in Dubai
The emirate is so big that you have to take a bus or a taxi to fully explore all the sights. Compared to Russia, the transport industry in the UAE is poorly developed. Most people in the country travel by car; buses are used only by tourists or labor migrants. To travel around Dubai, many vacationers use the metro, which is designed only for 2 lines. For tourists, 3 types of tickets are offered - “gold” with a guaranteed seating position and a panoramic view, women’s and children’s tickets to places in certain sections of the carriage and regular ones. The cost of one trip is on average from 2 to 11 dirhams.
In the central part of Dubai, there is a tram line and a monorail, which is often chosen by tourists as the main mode of transport. The cost of the trip is 15 dirham.
Alcoholic drinks in Dubai
Each emirate sets its own rules regarding alcohol. In Dubai, in some restaurants you can find alcoholic beverages, but they will cost dearly.
Best hotels in Dubai
Most tourists view Dubai vacationing as an opportunity to go shopping in search of inexpensive brand clothes and gold jewelry, soak up the beaches and swim in the sea, look at the Singing Fountains or the famous Palm Island.
Two weeks is enough for this, most of the rest, many tourists spend outside the walls of hotels, so booking rooms in the elite 5 * hotels is unwise. Moreover, many city hotels with 1-2 stars offer a very good service. If you want to relax comfortably and economically, then pay attention to the three-and four-star hotels, of which the vast majority are in Dubai. The cost of a hotel room is an average of 5,000 rubles per day (distance from beaches to 5 km) and 50,000 rubles with apartments overlooking the sea.
The coast of Dubai is the most sought after and expensive zone, where the elite Jumeirah district is located. Here you will find hotels of the highest quality with an excellent level of service.
Dubai is a place that must be visited by anyone who wants to plunge into the atmosphere of fairy tales, luxury and gold in the literal sense of the word. Luxury hotels, cleanliness and Muslim traditions have turned the UAE into a center of attraction for tourists from all over the world who want to get that piece of warmth and wealth scattering in this hot eastern country.
