ZNTU

Department of International Tourism and Management

The United Arabian Emirates

Student: Kozachina K.

Teacher: Gorlachova V.

ZOP

Contents

Introduction

General information

Travel to the UAE

Food and drink

Shopping

Travel tips

Conclusions

Introduction

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. It is a country rich in history and culture and an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East. The country covers around 84 thousand square kilometers and has a population of around five million. More than one million people live in the capital, Abu Dhabi. Arabic is the country’s official language.

The United Arab Emirates is a modern and dynamic country. To some, it is an advanced and clean country, to others a touristy "Disneyland".

General information

The United Arab Emirates is situated along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian peninsula. Occupying an area of about 83, 600 sq. km roughly the size of Portugal. The coastline of the UAE was approximately 1318 km but land reclamation projects, notably the three 'Palms', are extending this figure.

The best time to visit the UAE is from October up until May. In October the weather may still be quite hot (up to 35C).At this stage the tourist season is well under way. Most of the annual rainfall occurs between December and March, but this tends to be in the form of short heavy downpours that rapidly clear away. June–September are to be avoided, especially the July–August period which is very hot (high 40s). However hotels and golf clubs and other facilities offer very good deals during the summer months and it is worth remembering that hotels, shops, in fact all buildings, cars, buses etc are air-conditioned.

Travel to the uae

Travel to the UAE has never been easier since it is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Most of the leading airlines of the world fly into the UAE, but you can also travel by road or sea. The vast majority of visitors take advantage of the excellent deals on offer through a number of tour operators.

You may like to time your trip to coincide with one of the many special events staged in the UAE each year. The following is a list of the more popular events but dates may change from year to year so check before you go.

These are such as Dubai Shopping Festival, Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi Film Festival February Al Ain Air Show, Al Ain Classical Music Festival, Dubai World Cup (Horse racing),Dubai Summer Surprises, Dubai International Rugby Sevens December, etc.

One of the greatest events in the UAE – Ramadan

You should also consider whether you would like to visit during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan , Muslims do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. Visitors are requested not to eat, drink or smoke in public places during this time. Most restaurants are closed during the day, although food will be served in your hotel, either in your room or in a secluded area of the hotel. Alcohol is served in some emirates after sunset.

Despite these restrictions, there are certain advantages in visiting the UAE during at this time. You may be able to obtain discount rates on some hotels and once the daily fast is broken the streets are a hive of activity, which lends a carnival atmosphere to the towns.

Accommodation in the UAE is of a very high standard and most of the world’s top hotel chains run five-star hotels in the Emirates. There are also a number of excellent locally run properties suitable for both tourists and business travellers. Several of the hotels are outstanding examples of modern architecture. Swimming pools, tennis courts and fully equipped health centres are the norm. Most waterfront hotels have excellent beaches and extensive watersports facilities. If your budget does not extend to a five-star hotel, there are alternatives, most also of a high standard.

Away from the main cities, some spectacular destinations, such as the Anantara-run Desert Islands Resort on Sir Bani Yas island, the dramatically located Qasr Al Sarab in the famous 'Empty Quarter' (the largest sand desert in the world) and the beautiful Banyan Tree Al Wadi in Ra's al-Khaimah, have opened up in recent years, adding impressive variety and value to the accommodation pool in the UAE. Fujairah, on the east coast, has also invested heavily in resorts.

Your choice of hotel will depend on the options on offer by your tour packager or the location and type of facilities that your require.