United Arab Emirates
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Capital City |
Abu Dhabi |
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Geographic Location |
United Arab Emirates is tiuated in the Middle East at northern tip of Arab Peninsula. It is surrounded by Saudi Arabia, Katar and Oman. It has coastline with Oman Gulf and Persian Gulf. |
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Geographic Coordinates |
24 00 N, 54 00 E |
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Climate |
In summer; the weather is hot and humid, 40°C is seen between June and August. In winter; it is cool and mild, an average of 20°C is realized, it seldomly snows. |
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Time Zone |
GMT +4 |
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Language |
ARABIC |
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Other Languages |
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Monetary Unit |
Emirati Dirham |
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Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 00971, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
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Mobile Phone |
GSM 900/1800 |
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Important Phone Nos. |
Ambulance 998/999, Police 999, Fire Brigade 997 |
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Internet |
.ae |
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Opening Hours |
Banks; 8a.m. - 13p.m. (Sat-Thur) Department Stores; 9/10a.m. - 9/10p.m. (Department stores are open between 12p.m. and 1:30p.m. on Friday) Sopping malls; 10a.m.-10p.m. (Open till 11p.m. on Thursday and Friday) |
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Public Holidays |
New Year's Day (1 January), Al Hijrah - Islamic New Year (January), National Day (2 December), a plenty of religious holidays with changing dates, June and August is known as dead season due to weather. |
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Electric |
230V 50HzHz |
General Information
United Arab Emirates (UAE) was founded by the unification of 7 emirates in 1971 after the withdrawal of the Britain from the gulf. It is charming with its mountains, desertes, oasises, souqes, camel rices, unprecedented villages and historical houses.
Dubai constructed in a small territory is a significant tourist city with an endeless number of unique shopes, Burj Al Arab Hotel and sandy beaches. Fujairah Emirate is attractive with its ancient forts, towers and coral reefs. Known with its sea life and turquoise waters, Fujairah is an excellent place for the unthusiasts of water sports.
