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Abu Dhabi Holidays, Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

THE U.A.E. - ABU DHABI AND DUBAI PASSPORTS AND VISAS
British passport holders are issued with a visitors visa on arrival which is valid for 60 days. Extensions are available locally for a further 30 days at a charge. At least 6-months validity is required on your passport. Other nationalities should contact the United Arab Emirates Embassy, 30 Prince's Gate, London SW7 1PT - Tel: 0870 005 6984.

VACCINATIONS AND HEALTH
Yellow fever immunisation essential if arriving from an infected area. Please consult your GP for up to date information.

CURRENCY
U.A.E. dirham (DH) = 100 Fils. Major credit cards accepted. ATM facilities are widely available.

CLIMATE
Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai have a sub-tropical climate. From mid-October to April it is warm and sunny with sparse rainfall and the occasional sandstorm. Temperatures soar from mid-May to September and can exceed 40º C. Rainfall is virtually non-existent.

TIPPING AND BARGAINING

A service charge is added in most establishments. Those wishing to tip should add approximately 10%. Bargaining in souqs and markets is acceptable but can be exhausting. It is also acceptable to ask for the ‘best price' in western-style shopping centres.

 

With a slap up and alert heart on the successes and excessivenesses of Dubai, its fellow Emirate and close neighbour, Abu Dhabi has set in motion itself confidently and with said and invested purpose, onto the World's touristry microscope stage. Things are surely changing in a metropolis that was at one time looked upon as being nada more a aseptic and soulless regional cap. These days everything about Abu Dhabi oozes out class and confidence.

The modern lambency horizon, the nobility of the latterly re-developed Corniche and particularly the statement that is the Emirates Palace. United Arab Emirates's capital's coming to the ontogeny of a touristry base, the purpose of which is to rival any in the realm, is both quantified and considered. The initial stress is upon the city itself along with its immediate backwoods. With a Brobdingnagian inside, swedish miles of unswayed shoreline and over 200 off-shore islands ripe for maturation, the chance available to United Arab Emirates's capital is vast. Already, well known recognised international hotel chains are attempting to prove a presence in the surface area. Indeed, many of those already present here are planning to move up a pass or two, if they haven't done so already, in order to be able to vie. Exciting times lie in the lead for sure, but justly forthwith is stock still a somewhat blast to visit. There are a number of land sites and attractions within the city of Abu Dhabi itself which are worthy of a sojourn. Most of these are integrated within a comprehensive metropolis circuit route which can be fixed up on need. The chief aces are played up here.

Especially rewarding is a visit to Al-Hosn Palace, differently known as the White Fort. Situated in the city midpoint the fortress was built in the 19th century and was totally smothered by desert up until a couple of decenniums ago. Although most of it has been lost to latter day growing a subdivision of the Old Souq stock still has much to offer. At the terminal of The Corniche, on a little peninsula neighboring to the Emirates Palace Hotel lies the Cultural Village. Instances of a traditional path are on display here within a in full functional, doing work environs.
Forth from Abu Dhabi there are two primary attractivenesses, the first being the Haven townsfolk of Al-Ain on the Omani border. Al-Ain is an ideal position to inflict to break loose the hotness and humidness ofttimes assorted with the seashore, the clime being much dryer here. Al-Ain is known for its series of magnificent Phoenix dactylifera filled up Oases which can be inspected twelvemonth circle. A visit to the top of the nearby 1200 beat high Jebel Hafit outcrop renders stunning panoramas over the skirting landscape. Farther in the south, around the Saudi Arabian border on the edge of the Empty Quarter, lies the fertile slip known as Liwa Oasis. The 400 meter high sand dunes here are merely stunning and supply the ultimate off-road experience. Although not sported here we have entree to splendid accommodation in both Al-Ain and Liwa for those caring to cover their stay.

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