One of the most popular tourist destinations today, United Arab Emirates or the UAE is geographically positioned between the East and the West and this is reflected in the culture and rapidly developing economy of the country. Formed from seven Emirates or Sheikhdoms – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Ajman, the country’s population is just below 10 million of which at least three quarters are expatriates. The UAE shares its borders with Oman in the east and Saudi Arabia in the south as well as shares sea borders with Qatar and Iran.Islam is the largest and the official religion of the UAE. The government follows a policy of tolerance toward other religions and rarely interferes in the activities of non-Muslims and Arabic is the official language of the UAE while English is the language of business, though it competes with Urdu as the lingua franca.
Religion: Islam is the largest and the official religion of the UAE. The government follows a policy of tolerance toward other religions and rarely interferes in the activities of non-Muslims. Religion: Islam is the largest and the official religion of the UAE. The government follows a policy of tolerance toward other religions and rarely interferes in the activities of non-Muslims.
Alcohol: Although not readily available in supermarkets and malls, consumption of alcohol is not prohibited in most emirates except Sharjah. Drinking in public, however, is strictly forbidden and there is zero tolerance towards drinking alcohol and driving. Business Hours: The weekend here, contrary to most countries in the world, is Friday and Saturday. Sunday is the first day of the working week. Public transportation: Dubai is the only emirate that is well connected through the metro rail. However, all emirates have a strong network of public as well as private taxis and you will not have trouble in finding one, wherever you are. Public taxis are advisable as they are metered and do not require for guests to haggle for the fare.
Alcohol: Although not readily available in supermarkets and malls, consumption of alcohol is not prohibited in most emirates except Sharjah. Drinking in public, however, is strictly forbidden and there is zero tolerance towards drinking alcohol and driving.
Business Hours: The weekend here, contrary to most countries in the world, is Friday and Saturday. Sunday is the first day of the working week. Public transportation: Dubai is the only emirate that is well connected through the metro rail. However, all emirates have a strong network of public as well as private taxis and you will not have trouble in finding one, wherever you are. Public taxis are advisable as they are metered and do not require for guests to haggle for the fare.