Together with the guide, we are talking about a country filled with abundance of oriental luxury and entertainment along with urban minimalism. Everyone should see the Emirates at least once in their life. And that’s why.
Tourist comfort
The United Arab Emirates are situated on the Persian Gulf coast in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Due to its favorable geographical position, the country is accessible both for tourists from Europe and Russia, and from Asia.
The flight Moscow – Dubai takes about 5 hours – a little longer than to Turkey, but much faster than to Thailand.
For tourists from Russia and the CIS countries, there are simplified entry rules: a 30-day visa is issued upon arrival in the UAE, at the airport. For free. Of the documents required only a passport and medical insurance.
The Emirates are open to tourists all year round. The most comfortable period is from October to April. At this time, in the resorts of the UAE + 25-27 ° C, the sea is warmed up to 20-25 degrees. The peak season is in November.
High level of security and service
Resorts in the UAE are among the safest in the world.
Forbes Traveler magazine has included Dubai in the top ten most prosperous tourist cities. And in the prestigious ranking of Mercer, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are annually included in a hundred cities with the highest level of quality of life.
At the airport in Dubai, the retinas of the arrivals are scanned to determine whether the person has visited the country before and whether he had problems with the law. And by 2020, they plan to replace traditional screening systems in terminals with virtual aquarium tunnels. All in order to comply with high safety standards with minimal discomfort for guests.
The UAE is generally famous for its hospitality. There are both super-luxury hotels (for example, the famous seven-star “sail” Burj Al Arab), as well as budget three- and two-star apartments.
No matter how many stars they have, the rooms are always cosy, with air conditioning and everything you need to unwind. In the Emirates, almost every hotel complex has its own bar, gym, and pool. BB (“breakfast”) or HB (“half board”) is the typical dietary system, which is entirely appropriate. In fact, visitors don’t stay in hotels very long since there is so much to do outside of them.
Special features
Nearly all of the UAE’s regions have established themselves in the travel industry. Some people travel to calm Sharjah. This is the state’s cultural hub; there aren’t any bars here, but there are several inexpensive motels on the first line and good museums. Others visit the Indian Ocean shore of Fujairah to surf and scuba dive.
But most choose emirates with centuries-old traditions and the highest level of technology, where narrow eastern streets coexist with dizzying skyscrapers – Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The capital Abu Dhabi boasts clean beaches and a respectable public. MUST2GO considers it a must to visit there:
Sheikh Zayed Mosque: Entrance is allowed not only to Muslims, excursions are free.
Sheikh Al-Jaraf’s palace with a nature reserve adjacent to it. An oasis of Arabic flavor and natural freshness.
The world’s first Ferrari theme park: There are several rides featuring vehicles and automobiles. It will take a whole day to try out at least part, so it’s better to take the “Golden Ticket “. There, on the artificial island of Yas, you will find a real Formula 1 track.
Profitable shopping
Shopping is another popular form of entertainment in the UAE. Giant ultra-modern shopping malls coexist with authentic oriental bazaars and attract people from all over the world.
Many come to the Emirates not because of the beaches and excursions, but solely for the sake of shopping. After all, there you can snatch the original branded thing almost at cost. For example, if a leather bag from a manufacturer costs $100, then in Russia the price tag will be at least $130 (12.5% customs duty, 18% VAT, no logistics markup). In UAE stores, the same bag can cost as little as $110.