Monday, June 14, 2010

Political system in Dubai

For your Dubai vacation will be good idea to know a little about a political system.
The political system - Federation of the Emirates (Emirate Al-Arabiya Al-Muttahida), which includes Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah (Al Fujairah) Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain (Umm al- -Quwain).

Head of state - president, elected by the Federal National Council (Supreme Council) of the number of monarchs Emirates (emirs) for a period of 5 years.

Legislative power is vested in the Supreme and the Presidential Council.

Each emirate has its own while the government and the relevant administrative bodies, as the supreme authority in the emirate is inherited.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Currency in Dubai

If you are going to have Dubai vacations, you need to know what currency is used in Dubai.
Dirham (international designation - AED, within the country - DHS), equal to 100 fils (FLS).

Currently in use are coins of 25 and 50 fils and bank notes in 5 (orange), 10 (green), 50 (purple), 100 (red), 200 (brown), 500 (blue) and 1000 denominations.

They are also use coins of lower denominations - 1 dirham, 10, 5 and 1 fils as well as more expensive collection, but they commonly are very rare or virtually do not occur.

Banks are open from 8.00 to 12.00-13.00 Saturday to Thursday, Friday - day off.

Exchange offices in Dubai work from 8.00 to 19.00-20.00 with a break for lunch.

During you Dubai vacations You can exchange money at most banks, as well as in specialized exchange offices and private exchange bureaus.

More favorable exchange rate used in relation to the denominations of $ 100 in small bills rate is noticeably lower.

In the vast majority of retail outlets to freely accept U.S. Dollars, but the rate of conversion may not be the best. All the more common credit card world's leading systems, although in the province pay them is problematic. Travel checks are accepted at most large banks.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Dubai Climate

Tropical dry.
Mean temperature of +16-20 C in winter to +35-40 C in summer (maximum can reach up to +50 C). At the same time at night in the desert temperature can drop to + 5.8 C. Insolation is very high. Precipitation from 10 to 20 mm. year, in the mountains - up to 200 mm., basically - in the winter months and very irregularly. Sometimes the rain is not falling for several months in a row. This humidity is very high and often changes drastically, due to complex atmospheric processes on the dry deserts and humid oceanic air masses.
The best season for travel to the UAE - from October to May.
To learn more about Dubai: AllThingsDubai.com

Dubai Geography

Federation of seven independent states (emirates), lying along the eastern and north-eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula and numerous islands.

In the north of the state borders with Qatar (plus the maritime boundary with Iran), on the west and south - with Saudi Arabia in the east - the Sultanate of Oman.

On the north by the Persian, and in the east - the Gulf of Oman Indian Ocean. Islands of Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunb formally belong to the UAE, but annexed by Iran.

The relief is very varied - from the mountainous areas in the east to the vast desert areas in the south and west and the marshes to the north. The highest point of the country - city Hafeet (1160 meters).

Most of the settlements and resort areas are concentrated along the coast and in oases.

The total area of the country is estimated at 83.6 thousand square meters. km. (land borders in the desert and not clearly defined, there are also two neutral zone).

Saturday, October 17, 2009

UAE Hotels

Hotels "Flora", "L-M Plaza" located in the area - Nasser Square.

Flora: apartments, rooms with kitchenette. You will be given some keys to the safe room. Keys issue on request, free of charge, but their loss-fine 500dirham. Safe deposit box located in each room.V bar and calls from wired phone (for local mobile, other emirates and international).Bed linen and cleaning are conducted daily. Hairdryer issued on the floor.
In the elevator: At-a warehouse, G-reception ,2-restaurant (breakfast 7-10, lunch from 13.00-15.00), T-sauna, gym, Jacuzzi. Daily shuttle to the beach (beach), issued on the reception by a towel. Water from the tap to drink can not.

"L-M Plaza": You will be given some keys to the room-in the form of plastic cards. (Electronic key). The keys to the safe issue on request, free of charge, but their loss-fine-1000dirham. In room-bar and calls from wired telephone (for local mobile, other emirates and international), chargeable. Change of bed linen and cleaning are conducted daily. Dryer is in the room. In the elevator: At-a warehouse ,2-restaurant (breakfast 7-10, lunch from 13.00-15.00) and the reception. Daily shuttle to the beach (beach), issued on the reception by a towel. Water from the tap to drink can not.

District "Nasser Square"
Is the shopping district, where many shops and warehouses of wholesale and retail trade. Near the hotel there are centers: Abrazh (coats, silver, perfume), Almanal (clothing, bags, bed linen), Gargazh (appliances, mobile phones, cameras, cameras). Working hours: from 10.00-13.00 and from 17.00-23.00.
Day off: Friday (the shops are open from 17.00)

Around the hotel, at against, across the road, there are 2 supermarkets, which operate 24 hours «Jescko» and «Chotram».
To the left of the hotel there are: restaurant «Golden Fork»-gold fork-seafood, drinking alcohol is permitted only on the 2 nd floor.
«KFC»-food chicken. Across the street from the hotel there are McDonald's, Baskin Robbins, cafes Iranian and European cuisine.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Cities in UAE

Dubai - a fast developing commercial center with a unique business environment. This is an ideal venue for exhibitions, conferences, seminars and corporate holidays. Business trip to Dubai is particularly pleasing, because at any time of year can combine work with rest, spend a few days at the seaside resort.

Abu Dhabi - the largest and richest of the seven emirates, it is the residence of the President of the UAE. Along with the ultra-buildings, and Abu Dhabi's many mosques, bazaars with oriental spices, a variety of exotic fruits, the famous Persian carpets, made by hand. Residents are friendly and welcoming.

Ajman in the past was known as a place of extraction of pearls. Now Emirates famous fishing industry and the manufacture of one-mast ships of Arab "dhow".

Ras Al Khaimah - located in the northern part of the UAE. Previously, this emirate is constantly subjected to attacks, and therefore received the name "pirate coast". Old Fort, recently converted into a museum, stores the handwritten testimony of the past. Ras Al-Khaimah is known the huge variety of fruits and vegetables and natural hot springs.

Umm-Al-Kuwait - here the development of fisheries, are engaged in cultivation of fish and shrimp. Emirate of Proceedings of the Academy of riding, which takes pride in his horses, considered the best in the country. Excellent beaches and lagoons provide the tourists a wonderful vacation.

Dibb - an old trading port, Bidya Mosque, the oldest in the UAE, Old Fort, palm groves, the summer palace of Al Hale, palm groves.

Fujairah is located on the East Coast, the Indian coast. An ideal place for those who prefer solitude and silence, for nature lovers. Valley between the mountains descend gradually to the sea and offer views of the ancient buildings. In Fujairah bullfights are held twice a week. There are no expectations of blood, simply interlock the horns of bulls, competing in agility and skill to win. As soon as the weak party loses confidence, he just Retiro in the battle.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Dubai in the UAE - one of the most attractive tourist cities in the world


According to statistics provided by the UN, the city of Dubai in the UAE - one of the most attractive tourist cities in the world, which is developing very rapidly.

Here are 10 reasons than this city so interesting and why you should definitely go there.

1. Dubai is staggering. This is a cosmopolitan city which throbs with life, there is everything and for all. Proof of this: in Dubai allowed to drink alcohol, and in the city there are hundreds of small towns, where you always poured. There are often concerts and fireworks. Dubai offers a wide choice of restaurants, serving cuisine of different nations.

2. In Dubai, fantastic shopping in the world is well known that Dubai is a city with a spectacular shopping and best prices on sales. First Dubai is famous for its market jewelry. In addition, the city has a traditional market "souqs" long, covered alleys and streets. And also there are excellent shopping centers, which represent the best global brands. All these shops are equipped with modern air conditioning system. And, no doubt, especially fans of shopping attracts Dubai shopping festival.

3. It is a city of modern architecture world's leading architects conceived to make this city a city of soaring modern buildings. Among the masterpieces of architectural design, hotel-skyscraper Burj Al Arab, Hotel Jumeirah Beach, and the Twin Towers Emirate Towers, the building Dubai Golf and Yacht Club. And this is just a short list of architectural monuments.

4. In Dubai, always a lot of sun in summer, as a rule, always sunny. The winter rains come, but not often and most days is good weather. 5. In Dubai, stunning beaches here stretch long and absolutely beautiful clean white beaches. All of them bristling with umbrellas, creating like a dotted line. The best beach is Jumeirah Beach, situated near the Burj Al Arab hotel.

6. Dubai friendly city population of the city is famous for its traditional eastern hospitality. Tourists are welcomed as the most honored guests.

7. Dubai is the sporting capital of the Middle East in Dubai are two world-class championship Dubai Desert Gold Classic and the Dubai Tennis Open. This is where the races were received two of the largest cash prize in the world. Other popular sports are golf, swimming, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing, surfing in the dunes, falconry and camel racing.

8. In Dubai, there are luxury hotels and resorts Two of the best of them is the Burj Al Arab hotel and the Al Maha resort. The latter is located in the center of the natural sand reserves.

9. Dubai is a safe city is one of the safest tourist destinations in the world. The streets and hotels of crime is practically nonexistent.

10. This cosmopolitan city is only 20% of the population of the city can be regarded as indigenous people. The remaining 80% of immigrants from more than 100 countries (notably India, Pakistan and the Philippines). This creates an indescribable mixture of cultures. Nevertheless, the traditions of different cultures remain unchanged, which gives a definite character all of this "living" ethnic diversity.

Dubai is known as a venue for international conferences and exhibitions, seminars, symposia. This attracts businessmen from all over the world, because in Dubai, there perfectly well-established business contacts, connecting all branches of industry and service. The city is located at the crossroads of three continents - Europe, Asia, Africa, and combines the convenience of one of the largest business centers with first-class travel vacation in luxury hotels on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Sharjah called the cultural capital of the Arab world.

This "city of museums: Museum of National Heritage, Arts, Science Museum and Archaeological.

Here is the biggest mosque of King Faisal, with capacity for 3,000 worshipers at the same time, the memorial "Association", a monument dedicated to the Holy Quran, a monument to progress. With Unifying of the past, present and future is expressed in the peaceful coexistence of mosques, museums, modern supermarkets, oriental markets, schools, centers of culture and arts.

To learn more about Dubai: AllThingsDubai.com

All the best,

Alicia