According to the magazine "Forbes" The UAE is the 6 th position in the list of the richest countries in the world. Holiday in the UAE strikes luxury hotels that have no analogues in the world and exceptional service that will satisfy every whim.

Arab Emirates are renowned world-class beach resorts and spectacular shopping. Tours in UAE get to stay on the coast of the Persian Gulf: Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Ottoman Gulf - an area of ​​Fujairah. Most tourists prefer city-resort of Dubai. Holiday in the UAE on a direct flight from Kiev to Dubai gives a feeling of comfort and a relaxed atmosphere. Luxury hotels, artificial islands, diverse shopping, modern skyscrapers and highways, huge shopping malls that offer the most diverse shopping and the ski resort Ski Dubai - are unique surroundings of the second largest city in the UAE.

Holidays in the United Arab Emirates for diving offers many dive centers. Many lovers of the underwater world are sent to the area of ​​Fujairah, where the choice of sink into coastal waters, isolated rock formations, or areas of shipwrecks. Nice place: rock formation Martini Shark Island Gardens, Anemones, Three Rocks, Island Spuppi, shipwrecks, etc Dive tours to the UAE for the Gulf Coast Ottoman allow you to see all kinds of tropical fish, from colorful coral fish to rare marine representatives - lion fish, scorpion fish, parrotfish, fish, frogs and eels, cuttlefish, reef sharks, rays , sea horses. There is also a big draw for crab fishing, deep sea fishing and underwater photography and videography.

By purchasing tickets to the UAE, you have the opportunity to delve into virtually untouched by man underwater world Musandam region. The abundance of plankton attracts a lot of fish from small to large colorful fish predators and rare fish. Permit in the UAE from Kiev for Ukrainian divers discover the depths of the sea and its inhabitants. Here one can see dolphins, swim with turtles, see the tiger fish, fish, bats, eels, reef, leopard and zebra sharks, barracudas. Large stingrays, wrasses, and sea giants - whale sharks. Anemones and corals of all kinds and colors. Famous dive sites: Rock Lima, Cape Lima Reef Octopus, pestilential island, Cape Hamra, Ras Sanut Ras Sarkana etc.

Tours to the UAE from Kiev invariably attract first-class shopping. Any brand clothes, watches, jewelry, shoes, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics can be found in major malls and shopping centers. Also here you can buy things-endemic - in gold, gold bullion, jewelry. Expensive oriental rugs, silk, coinage, Arabian daggers and more. The cost of a shopping tour to the UAE depends on your abilities and desires.

General information

AE - confederation of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah), combine 2 December 1971. The state capital - the city of Abu Dhabi. The main property of the UAE, is the bright sun 360 days a year, the warm clear sea, beaches, fascinating landscapes desert oases and red sands zones, multimeter dunes, rocky peaks of the array al-Hajar, numerous key lake of volcanic origin and a fantastic palette of stones. Coral reefs are famous Korfakkana amazing flora and fauna of the underwater world, and the Gulf coast famous for its golden sands and excellent water clarity.

Population

2.4 million people are Arabs - 42%, Iranians, Pakistanis, and Indians.

Climate

The transition from tropical to subtropical and dry. Best season - from October to May. The rains are very rare, mostly in winter. In the summer of coastal humidity is 97%. The average monthly temperature from +20 ° C to +35 ° C (maximum - up to +50 ° C).

Time

Winter - Kiev ahead to 2:00 in the summer - at 1:00, as Emirates do not move to the summer.

Monetary unit

Currency country UAE, consisting of 100 fils. Dirhams to the dollar exchange rate constant at 3,65 Dhs per dollar. Import and export of foreign currency and local currency is unlimited. In circulation are banknotes in 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 dirhams. Banks are open from 08.00 to 13.00 from Saturday to Wednesday, Thursday from 08.00 to 12.00, day off - Friday.

Visa

To enter the country must have a passport and a visa to enter. The usual tourist visa issued in advance, within 3 working days and is issued by representatives meet at the airport. Friday and Saturday in the UAE are official holidays. Special attention for a visa should pay young girls to 30 years. UAE immigration authorities may refuse entry without explanation. We recommend to make a request to open a visa in advance.

Phone

Call to Ukraine from the Emirates is possible from any telephone using a phone card worth 30 dirhams.

Transport

The main mode of travel in the Emirates - cars. Tourists better use a taxi or rent a car. Currently in Dubai, there are two types of taxi - taxi without a meter and a taxi company "Dubai Transport", equipped with meters. In a taxi with the meter for landing paid Dhs 2 and then 1 dirham per kilometer. In the taxi without a meter better than previously agree on the cost of the trip.

The minimum cost of travel by taxi -5 dirham.

Useful Tips

In the national cuisine is widely used lamb, veal, poultry, fresh and canned fruit. In dishes in large quantities using different spices. Developed infrastructure UAE will offer you a wide selection of dishes located at each corner of the cafe, snack bars and restaurants. You get to know the intoxicating aromas of spice and variety of Arabic cuisine. More recently, began to appear and Russian restaurants. In the small bars in the city streets on your eyes fabricate miracle nectar - a delicious mix of the many tropical fruits, the restaurant closes at midnight. Nightclubs and discos are open until three in the morning. Impossible to photograph government offices, palaces sheiks, military facilities, and women. Tipping is not mandatory, but desirable. Men welcome a slight bow, not giving a hand. Married women can not be taken by the hand. In the house you can not enter an Arab in the shoe. If the owner goes before you and enters into the shoes, then the ban is lifted. Food and drinks must give and take your right hand. If the plug is not available, you have to rinse with water right hand and take food pinch. Strongly encouraged to offer local residents spirits as gifts or souvenirs. You can not pass in front of worshipers. In Ramadan, never eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum on the streets and in public before sunset, Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, and lack of respect for tradition can lead to fines and even imprisonment. Arab Emirates - a global center of trade in gold. "You could also advantageous to buy clothes, shoes, audio and video equipment. Accepted in the markets traded. Widest choice of products and prices. Emirates called" shopper's paradise ", the main center of trade - it is Dubai, the capital of the country - Abu Dhabi, as well as Sharjah and Ajman. in stores are not fixed prices agreed to bargain. Save up to 50%, and sales to 80%. Some stores are a pricing policy that first scare buyer price, and then its good news special "individual" discount. East a delicate matter - have to bargain! Dubai Shopping Festival is held annually, attracting many participants from around the world amazing discounts, various entertainment programs, various lotteries. Most shops are open from 09.00 to 13.00 and from 16.30 to 22.00, nearly every day (only half a day Friday).

Customs

Non-Muslim has the right to duty-free import of alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco, perfumes. Importation of arms and drugs is prohibited. Video and print products can be viewed at the border. The import of print and video production of an erotic nature, and the ability to offend the religious feelings of Muslims, or perceived as unfriendly to the state. Importation of alcoholic beverages in the UAE nationals are generally prohibited. Officially, alcoholic drinks are served at restaurants and bars in the airport or hotels

United Arab Emirates - a country with a dry subtropical climate, where, as a rule, no more than 7-10 rainy days per year, mainly in winter (January and February). Most often it rains on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates (the Emirate of Fujairah).

The climate in the United Arab Emirates, almost perfect, except for the hot summer period. The daily temperature amplitude, depending on the season, ranging from +10 ° C to +48 ° C. It should be noted that the +10 ° C and +48 ° C - is the extreme values.

Air temperature:

Winter in the UAE is warm and sunny weather, the average daily temperature is around 26 ° C, but at night in winter is pretty cool, the temperature can drop to 12-15 ° C on the coast and in the desert and mountain areas, even below 5 ° C.

The average summer daytime temperatures of about 35-40 ° C, and sometimes higher.

Water temperature:

The water temperature at the beaches UAE (Gulf) in the range of +15 ° C in winter (December-February) to +35 ° C in summer (June-August).

In winter, when the water in the Gulf is not warm even in shallow waters, in open water swims almost no one. Usually at this time of year, all swimming in the indoor pool. The water in the pools at the hotels heated in winter and cooled in the summer, because in summer the water in the Gulf is too warm, and finding it does not produce the desired coolness.

Humidity:

Winter in the UAE is dry and warm, summer - humid and hot. In the seaside regions of the country in the summer and fall of humidity up to 90%, in the rest of the year the humidity is not more than 50-60%. However, the annual rainfall in the UAE is not more than 100 mm. The humidity also varies throughout the day: at noon under the scorching rays of the sun, it goes down to a minimum and increases with the onset of dusk.

Best time to visit:

In the UAE, the water temperature rarely drops below 19 degrees, the sun shines constantly, making the country one of the most attractive holiday destinations. Although the best time to stay is from September to May, but in the summer, thanks to hotels and conditioning cooling water in the pools, and you can relax, despite the heat.

The best time to travel to the UAE - is from November to April, when the weather is most comfortable. In the remaining months in the UAE is very hot.

The best time to travel to the UAE - from October to May, when a warm, sunny day follows a cool evening. Usually in the winter months the temperature does not drop below 15 degrees (average for January and February, at approximately +18 ° C). And in the hottest summer months of July and August, the average temperature of about +35 ° C.

Climate features:

One of the features of the climate UAE is a low oxygen content in the air - about 80% of normal. Therefore, some of the tourists during their stay in the country may experience some sluggishness and lethargy.

Negative aspects of weather in the UAE than the summer heat should also be noted sandstorms. They do not occur often, and usually last no more than 2-3 days. Always begin suddenly, the weather changed in a matter of hours. During these storms, all covered with sand reduced visibility.

Very rarely, only once a year, the case of strong hurricanes. They continued, as a rule, only a few hours, leaving behind torn from roofs satellite dish peremetennye sand roads and uprooted trees.

However, because of its rarity and brevity of these natural phenomena to the rhythm of the city no negative effect, as a rule, do not have.

Are common in this region of drought, which can last several years.

In cities that are on the Indian Ocean, such as Fujairah and Korfakkan, the climate is not so hot because of the wind blowing in from the sea. Not so hot in the summer, and in winter a little warmer - it is influenced by the ocean.

Mountain areas, including Ras Al Khaimah also favorable in terms of climate. The average temperature in the rest of the year, about 22-30 ° C, while in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah can be quite windy, and in areas of the desert, not far from Al Ain can be cool. From May to October, no rain, while the rest of the year, rainfall low.

DUBAI CITY TOUR "mystical DUBAI"

(Half of the day without power)

Dubai, lying along the Persian Gulf, is divided into two parts: Deira on the north and Bur Dubai to the south, which are connected by a tunnel and two bridges. Tour allows you to get acquainted with the history and culture of the Emirate, architectural monuments, museums stories UAE. Visit the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1778, in the underground museum that presents works of applied art and household goods of the ancient Bedouin and objects found during the excavations at Al-Guzeyre. The opportunity to see the residence of the Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. One of the most impressive architectural structures - the hotel Burj Al Arab, 321 meters in height - is shaped by the wind filled the sails, and built on an artificial island 280 meters from shore. Peres old water taxi "Abra" may cross the gulf that divides the city. The route goes through the eastern spice market. The tour ends with a visit to the gold market.

SIGHTSEEING Sharjah and Ajman

(Half of the day without power)

Opportunity to travel to the Emirates, just north of Dubai. Sharjah is just 20 minutes away. During the tour includes a visit to the busy bazaars, in the restored castle of Beit Al Nabuda, located in the historic part of the city, learn about the lifestyle of the family of a merchant, who lived a hundred years ago. In Al Arsa Souq is a gallery of shops, decorated in an Arabian style. Blue Souq, located near Khalid Lagoon, includes shops with an unlimited choice of handicrafts, Persian rugs and silver jewelry. Continuing the tour, the majestic King Faisal Mosque, the largest in the Middle East, and Pearl Monument, symbol of the UAE federation. Among the main attractions of Ajman-yard for construction of dhows and the famous Palace Museum.

City Tour in the UAE capital - Abu Dhabi "Jewel in the Crown"

(Half of the day with dinner)

Abu Dhabi - a city located on the island, with plenty of parks and gardens, a two-hour drive from Dubai. Today it is the center of the oil business, which harmoniously combines business atmosphere, modern style and Islamic traditions. Will have the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable evening overlooking the city from the observation platform located on the 31st floor of the highest and most beautiful buildings in the city. The largest artificial peninsula, famous flagpole, submitted to the Guinness Book of Records. Introduction to the residence of the first president of the UAE, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the chance to see the grand structure, the country's largest mosque, one of the largest in the Middle East. The program includes a visit to Heritage Village. In conclusion, the trip will be offered a dinner at a restaurant with national cuisine.

Trip to the city of Al Ain, "PLACER Oasis"

(Full day with lunch)

Al Ain - Garden City, surrounded by countless herbs and flowers, is agrokulturnym, archaeological center of the Emirates with its own university, and is located on the border with Oman. The highest point in the UAE - Jebel Hafeet, a palace-museum, a walk through the palm grove, a visit to the hot springs where the traditional Arab baths - all this will leave a lasting impression. Visiting the mysterious territory of Oman, will be able to see the palace of the ruling sultan Kubus, visit the ancient market and the market of camels. During the tour will be offered a delicious lunch at a five star hotel, located on a mountain top.

TRIP TO THE INDIAN OCEAN

(Full day with lunch)

East Coast - is another Gulf - Oman, part of the Indian Ocean. The coast is 2 and a half hour drive from Dubai. Fujairah - the only emirate that is located on the coast of the Gulf of Oman, a significant part of its territory is covered by mountains, moving to the coast very close. The tour includes a beach holiday, dinner at a restaurant, visiting an ostrich farm. Those wishing to snorkel can see the amazing beauty of the underwater world. The path runs along the scenic road Sharjah - Dido - Masafi line over Jebel Al - Hajar. On the way, a stop will be made at the market of Persian carpets and on one of the highest mountain passes. East Coast - is primarily fine sandy beaches and beautiful landscapes, created by the ocean, lush vegetation and mountains. Exclusive scuba diving.

TRIP TO OMAN with fishing

(Full day with lunch)

Amazingly, this oasis, surrounded on all sides by mountains, this "lost paradise". Impression that people now live like 200, maybe 2,000 years ago. Those palms, banana and mango, green carpet of grass, divided into tiny plots numerous Falaj (ditches). Near the mountain river bed dried-wadi with small streams and lakes of crystal clear water, and remarkably quiet. Many interesting things can be seen on the road from Dubai to Dibba - a small town in the Musandam Peninsula, which is the northern part of the Sultanate of Oman. Those wishing to snorkel and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world will be given the opportunity. A trip to the Musandam peninsula mysterious (meaning Land of Fjords) is full of impressions and will not leave anyone indifferent.

Desert Safari "at sunset in the dunes"

(Half of the day with dinner)

The trip, during which it is possible to fully enjoy the flavor of Arabia, having got into the desert, to feel its majesty and calm. Experienced professional drivers to demonstrate the skill of driving a jeep on sand dunes. From the top of the highest sand hill you can admire as the sun slips into the horizon colors all around the orange glow. Then the caravan of jeeps sent to the Bedouin village, where the comfort of the tents will be offered a fragrant Arabic coffee and dates. After the rest, it will be possible to ski on the sand from the mountain as a new sport, take a picture on a camel, smoke hookah. At the end will be offered a BBQ dinner: kebabs, rice in Arabic, fruits, oriental sweets and soft drinks. During the dinner, a charming dancer will perform a belly dance by enchanting sounds of Arab tunes.

TRIP TO THE WATER PARK «WILD WADI»

(Full day without food)

One of the best water parks in the world, covering an area of ​​5 ha, is part of the Jumeirah Beach Resort. 24 water attractions, 16 of which are combined into one complex. The total length of 1.7 km of waterways. Among the attractions - the fastest water descent, which is equivalent in the U.S., as well as a unique attraction for the Middle East, allowing fans the thrill of a ride on the board on a wave reaching three meters high. Park simulates the wadi - the water flow in the forgotten Arab land, the current in the rocks, oases, ruins of a vanished civilization. Each attraction has a legend associated with the famous traveler, Sinbad, the story of his voyage, during which he was shipwrecked. At the water park is full of cafes and restaurants.

TRIP TO THE WATER PARK "Dreamland"

(Half of the day without power)

Park offers numerous water attractions: downhill, lazy river, surf, artificial waves, cruise on a pirate ship, and more. It also runs water show and demonstrate the "water film". In addition visitors will complete a set of "ground" rides, including a family entertainment center. In the park there are plenty of cafes and restaurants.

Zoo "Wild World of Arabia"

(Half of the day without power)

This is a unique Wildlife Center Peninsula. The richness and diversity of residents gathered here is amazing. Staying in an air conditioned room, you can watch the animals that are found in natural enclosures. Here you can see the Arabian wolf, which is not found in the wild, wild cat Gordon and the world's only living and breeding in captivity Socotran colony of cormorants. In a large aviary collected birds of prey, which are found in the region. In addition, there are nine species of large cats and seven species of primates, as well as many other mammals. Tour is recommended and will be very interesting for both adults and children.

Moroccan BATH

(Three-hour)

Wonderful sense of revival! After a visit to the Moroccan bath followed by an invitation to a beauty salon where you can choose a manicure, pedicure or hair styling products that allow you to feel not only rested and rejuvenated.

CRUISE WITH DINNER ON THE GULF dhows "along the waterfront on the bay"

(Evening with dinner)

Enjoy a memorable evening, cruising along Dubai Creek on board a traditional Arabian boat - the Dow. Explore the fabulously lit atmosphere of the city - Dubai night accompanied by Arabic music.

Continuing the trip will be offered a dinner with international and oriental cuisine to the sound of a quiet wave.

FRENCH BOAT CRUISE

(Evening with dinner)

The unique atmosphere that prevails on board the French boat, offering spectacular views of Dubai through the transparent walls of a cruise ship. A unique opportunity to try great food, decent gourmet, enjoy the fantastic surroundings and the charming classical music in the orchestral version.

SEA CRUISE YACHT

(Half of the day with light refreshments)

To be perfect, comfortable yacht cruise from Marine Creek Channel to the coast in the area of ​​Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel and back. For those wishing to sunbathe have beds, but for those who want to go fishing - casting. During the cruise will stop for swimming. Continuing the trip will be offered drinks, dates and fruits.

FISHING

(Half of the day with light refreshments)

The warm waters of the Gulf attract a huge number of fish: Hamura - fish which is a delicacy and served in local restaurants, tuna, prized the world over. Real prize for the fisherman will catch a shark or a barracuda, which is called a pike salty seas. Departure to the "bottom" fishing, just 12 miles from the coast, resulting in the majority of cases, a good catch. When fishing, you can organize a small picnic, and prepare the fish is on the grill (for an additional fee). To search for availability of fish is used in Global Positioning System (GPS), which is equipped with a boat.

Hot air ballooning

(Early morning light snacks)

Enjoy an unforgettable balloon flight and the possibility to admire the stunning views of Dubai. The best way to view the amazing landscape of endless desert with majestic dunes meet the dawn, some interesting pictures from the bird's eye view and experience the indescribable feeling of height. This experience will leave a lasting impression in a lasting memory! During the flight will be offered drinks, dates and oriental sweets.

Cuisine in UAE

In the Emirates, according to traditional and almost the same for the Arab cuisine, which was influenced by the special climatic and religious characteristics of the region. The most common in the Middle East Cuisine - Lebanese.

Almost all the dishes liberally add various spices and seasonings: onion, garlic, pepper, cinnamon, herbs, etc., required components of many Arab dishes - rice and legumes (peas, beans), a variety of vegetables, fresh or canned fruit. Cooking is mostly used olive oil.

Important place on the table and take the thick meat soups with beans, rice, peas, potatoes, capers, etc. The meal is often accompanied by cakes "Kubba" a coarse flour with meat or small triangular pies "sambusa" that are stuffed with vegetables - "Khoudary" cheese - "dzhabna" meat - "lyahma" or spinach - "sabeneh."

Meat

Since Muslims do not eat pork, the meat dishes are used, basically, beef, goat, veal. Meat is often fried in a hot skillet without fat, which gives it a special taste.

Worth a try lamb with rice and nuts - "Guzi" barbecue "tikka", traditional Arab "shavermu" (shawarma, shavarma), lamb chops with herbs "kustileta", the famous kebab of marinated lamb or beef - "kebab" lamb "shish kebab" meat with spices and rice "makbus", traditional kebab of minced meat "jacket", fried meat balls "Kebbi," roast beef platter "mesh-mushakkal", a kind of pizza "Rice", stuffed with young mutton pepper and many more, not less original dishes.

Bird

Very popular dishes from poultry - chicken stew with tomato, chicken on a pair of "al-Mandi" with honey, chicken casserole with meat "haris" (often with beef), rice with pieces of chicken stew "biryani-Ajaj," skewers Chicken "tikka-dadzhadzh" Spicy chicken "Judge-Tanura," a very revered in the east of quail meat "Samman", etc. As a side dish to such dishes use rice and a salad of fresh vegetables.

Fish

In addition to meat dishes, you will be able to taste and a variety of fish and seafood - lobster, crab, shrimp, tuna. Very popular fish restaurants that right in the hall on the stalls is to ice fish and seafood. There, you can just point to your favorite fish and in ten or fifteen minutes, you will be served at the table.

Vegetables

Widest mostly used vegetables and greens - paste "jews harp" (hummus), "B-hommos Tajin", wheat or corn porridge "burgul" stuffed squash "kurzhety" vegetable salad with Arabic bread "Fatush" Eggplant " mutabbal "," tabbule "- a dish made from wheat and finely chopped greens, cabbage (dolma), vine leaves" uarak-Anaba, "white soaked peas" Dahna "figure in all possible combinations, as well as pickled and salted vegetables and seasonings.

Desserts

Very good local desserts - milk pudding "Umm Ali" with raisins and nuts, sweet cheese cake with cream "El asaya" (or "as-barn"), a pudding with pistachios "mehallyabiya", "baklava", donuts with honey "ligemat", "sorbet", a sort of Arabic dessert "asyda" etc.

Drinks

A special kind of meal - coffee. This traditional drink for a chat, and a special art, which neglected the Arab countries do not. Coffee is prepared "in situ", no machines are not recognized at all, and is filled with traditional coffee pots "Dalla" in small bowl. Varieties of this drink a great many, but the most popular varieties of the traditional black and light and Arabian coffee with cardamom.

As the main beverage is tea with milk. Almost every corner you can quench your thirst for delicious cocktails that are prepared from the many tropical fruits right before your eyes.

Since the UAE Muslim country, alcoholic beverages are sold only in bars and restaurants. The exception is the emirate of Sharjah, where alcohol is under complete prohibition. Most democratic Emirates - Dubai. Can not drink alcohol in public places, in the streets and on the beaches. It is punishable by a fine or even imprisonment.

In the Emirates, you can visit the many restaurants featuring a variety of cuisines: European (Italian and French), Mediterranean, Indian, Indonesian, Mexican, Japanese, Thai, etc. In recent years, there and Russian restaurants. So do not be afraid - you are in any way able to find food to his liking!

As a rule, most of the restaurants and cafes UAE affordable prices and discreet service. One of the advantages of the food industry in the UAE is the quality of products in the restaurants and cafes that are always on top - and thanks to centuries-old traditions, and with an effective sanepidemsluzhby. Airports

The main hub for air transport in the United Arab Emirates is the Dubai International Airport, which is served by several major airlines, particularly those located in the Emirate of Dubai. Direct flights connect Dubai to Johannesburg, London, Sydney, Melbourne, Karachi, Tehran, Riyadh, Bombay, Hong Kong, Paris, Zurich, Frankfurt, New York and many other cities in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. From Kiev and Odessa to Dubai Airline flights "UIA" also "SCAT" operate flights from Donetsk and Kiev.

After the Dubai Airport ranks second airport in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi International Airport is the main base of the airline Etihad Airways, offers direct flights from New York, Toronto and many other airports in Europe and Asia. Other major airlines serving Abu Dhabi include British Airways from London Heathrow, KLM from Amsterdam, Lufthansa from Frankfurt and Singapore Airlines from Singapore and Jeddah. From Kiev to Abu Dhabi Airline flights "UIA"

For cheap flights Air Arabia has built its hub in Sharjah, very close to Dubai, and from flying to many cities in the Middle East and India. Air Arabia operates scheduled flights from Sharjah to Kiev with daily year-round schedule.

Approximate flight from Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates - 5 hours.

Railways

The railway system is relatively small and is not covered the entire country. The main line of the UAE - Gabes in Sousse and Sfax (plus branches to Gafsa, Bizerte and Monastir) has eight flights a day. Obsolete rolling stock, most cars do not have air conditioning. Timetables are available at all stations and in most of the tourist offices. There also are bought and tickets.

The road network «Emirates Railways» will link together all the emirates, and extend to neighboring countries. The total length of the railway will reach 700 km. Roads will be designed in the first place, for the transport of goods. Commissioning of passenger trains scheduled for the second phase of the project.

Ports and harbors

In the United Arab Emirates has several major ports, including one of the largest in the world - Jebel Ali. Other important ports in the United Arab Emirates Port Zayed, Khalifa Port, Port Rashid, Port Khalid, Port Amriya, Ajman Port, Port Saqr, Um Al Kuveyn, Korfakkan and Port Fudzheyra.

Public transport

Municipal transport is represented metro, tram and bus.

Metro

In Dubai in September 2009 opened subway line - the most modern railway system with automatic control, the first of its kind in the Middle East.

This railway line connects the district Rashid and Jebel Ali. In this line, running along the Sheikh Zayed Road, 29 intermediate stations, including Internet City, Burj Dubai, Dubai International Financial Centre, Emirates Towers, World Trade Center, and Terminal 3 Dubai International Airport.

High-speed trains are controlled automatically, the stations are equipped with powerful air conditioning and wireless internet access. For the convenience of the passengers in the subway cars running a video and audio alert along the route. Passengers waiting station, designed in a futuristic style, special cars for women only, as well as VIP-cars "Gold Class" with leather seating. Metro operates - from 06.00 to 23.00 from Saturday to Thursday, and from 14:00 to midnight - Friday. During the month of Ramadan, the metro runs from 6:00 to 24:00 from Saturday to Thursday, and from 14:00 to midnight - Friday.

Ground transportation

In the capital, five tram routes and 30 bus. For children up to 7 years provided a discounted rate. Buses and trams are mostly quite old and do not have air conditioners.

Buses do not have a general purpose permanent route - on the windshield and the number of the destination in Arabic. The fare on the bus Dubai 1.5 dirhams, tickets sold at the driver stops, the entrance through the front door. Buses quite modern, air-conditioned, well-respected schedule (from 6.00 to 23.00), although the routes are very confusing. Tour buses such use is not recommended.

Also bus lines connect the capital of some emirates. Intercity buses yellow-green color of the National Company for long-distance transport (SNTRI) are more comfortable, and are fairly quick and fairly cheap way to travel. In the summer to avoid the heat, they go at night. In August, September, and during the holidays because of the influx of tourists is recommended to book tickets in advance.

For vacationers, the hotel has a fleet of vehicles, road bus to major shopping centers and back are common.

In many areas, there are taxis, moving along a certain route and staying on demand.

Taxi

Taxis in the UAE can be called one of the main means of transportation for tourists. And one of the safest, if properly used.

In the municipal taxi fare paid by the meter.

All airports are working «Airport Taxi» with fixed rates (usually slightly higher than in the private sector).

The UAE has a lot of private companies, the machines are different from each other different body color, drivers and uniform level of service, so the stop is only machines with identification marks taxi. Travel in a taxi owned by private companies, costs less, because they accepted to bargain and you can significantly bring down the price.

A taxi standing near the hotel usually has higher rates than the stopped on the street. Also there is a white car with the words «Emirates Taxi». A trip to the passengers of taxis cost 1.5-2 times more expensive than usual, they set the counter on which will have to pay, depending on the mileage, the fact also paid boarding. Landing at the time of day is 03.02 dirhams, and every 900 m - meter - 1 dirham.

The taxi is customary to leave money "tea". In the taxi smoking. According to established rules, the women sit in a taxi in the rear seat.

Appeared on the streets of Dubai Taxi, designed specifically for women. Female taxi painted in pink, and their drivers are women fully dressed in the appropriate form of monotonous. The main points of female taxi stands are hospitals, maternity homes and shopping centers in Dubai.

The vehicles "privateers" sit not recommended, especially for women. In particular the cost of a taxi trip should agree in advance, and bargaining is appropriate.

One of the attractions of Dubai are the traditional local water taxi - abry for the carriage from one side of the Dubai channel to another. Abry for decades been the cheapest form of transport in the city. But since 2005, the fare has doubled - from 50 fils and 1 dirham. Now working in Dubai 149 abr. For a year they carry up to 20 million people. Not so long ago in the Emirates launched "shering-taxi" - a taxi, which holds several passengers, with a fixed fee, and the route. If you have to move on such transport, be sure to pay attention to the existence of the working taxi meter, otherwise the amount of travel can be terrifying!

Car rental

Very often, tourists prefer to move around the country by car, rent («rent-a-car»). You can hire a car for at least 24 hours. You must have an international driver's license for at least 1 year ago, and be at least 21 years.

In the absence of international rights, need a temporary permit to drive in the UAE. To obtain it, a passport, national law and two photos "passport." Usually draws a provisional license company providing car to rent.

In large companies to process car rental demand UAE driving license and credit card. In small companies as collateral, you can leave the original passport.

In large companies, you will pass a car, depending on the brand from $ 60 and ending with $ 300 a day. Private offer for 30 $ -50 $, but without insurance.

Before signing the contract, make sure through an interpreter, that the car is insured against all risks. Often, the car does not have child seats in the rear. This is probably something you own, you may need help in the agency. In the Emirates, a small child in her lap the driver is no surprise. Just like children, half leaning out of the window or sunroof in the roof car. In no case do not do it, the more that driving habits of many drivers unpredictable.

SUV, or «4x4» here is the best means of transportation, and this is not a luxury! People here go on picnics in the desert to conquer the dunes need a "serious" car, not a "boom box" - as the local people call the other machine. Choose a car, depending on the purpose of your trip.

Roads and driving rules in the UAE

Traffic rules are not different from the Russian, except for the two main points: the rule interference and left circular motion takes precedence vehicle that is on the circle.

In the UAE, hand movement, made to give way to pedestrians and to move on the central strip, leaving extreme for special occasions.

At intersections are often made movement on the rings, each of which has its own name on them are oriented as well as street names.

Can not be transported in a vehicle without a permit alcohol. Mandatory rule - wear seat belts.

Taken to prevent the rear of the car turn signals signal the presence or absence of obstacles ahead for overtaking.

The rate adopted in the City - 60-80 km / h on the highway - 100-120 km / h Roads mounted radar, and fines are issued and sent directly to the company, where you rent a car. The city is almost always paid parking with the price for 1 hour. Receipt for payment of parking should be put under the windshield to make it conspicuous. Failure to pay for parking is punishable by a fine of 150 dirhams, notice thereof will be put under the "caretaker." For parking does not have to pay from 13 to 16 hours. In the event of an incident, call police on 999 and get help for the accident, without which you can not get insurance and a permit to repair the car. On the same phone to call, if you can not find your car where left. It could be towed to the department of traffic police for non-compliance of parking. Possible fine on site - 50-75 dirham. In case of violation of the rules, with the tourist will have to pay fines for returning the car to the agency. As a rule, the same day you receive a call from the agency to indicate where you are today "caught" fine to continue to do I did not make the same mistake.

Customs and traditions

UAE - a Muslim country where the holy revered traditions and customs developed over the centuries and remains intact to this day. Everyone who is a guest of this country, to feel comfortable and respond to what is happening, you should know a lot of subtlety.

Religion

Koran - the holy book of Islam, written in Arabic, is not only religious, but also a literary model for the Muslim literary culture. Language of the Qur'an - a classic example of the Arabic language, which, according to legend, angels and people talking in the garden.

Muslims to pray five times a day. About the time of prayers daily reports on radio, television and in the press every day, so it's sort of kind of a mandatory program. A special shout out of the mosque encourages everyone in the country to turn to God first, and only then, to continue his work. During Ramadan (9th month of the Muslim lunar calendar) believers are fasting. From sunrise to sunset to avoid circuses love comfort, and other entertainment events, do not eat, drink or smoke during the day.

Status of women

A special place in the culture of the UAE is a woman. The most important and wonderful that the husband is obliged to bestow his wife jewelry. The woman is actually on the podium of the Arab people. Wives should never need anything, and have the right to divorce for any reason.

For such a reverent attitude husband to his lady, a woman should be meek and humble. Show naked body is strictly forbidden by law. In society, a Muslim woman never seem without her husband, with the exception of only a walk to the shops.

Another privilege - a weekly Women's Day. On this day, all the beaches, fitness centers, water parks and beauty passed exclusively female half. If you're headed for a vacation in the country as a family, do not forget to place specify which day of the week - female.

If you do not consider some of the traditional features that exist in family life and in the home, women in the UAE have the same rights as in other developed countries, and every year their success in the competition with men in the various areas of more tangible. In government offices they already account for 21% of the employees, and in 1993 there was the first female pilot and first female officers in the police and army.

Wedding

It is essential in the life of any individual event is celebrated by the Arabs, just like hundreds of years ago. Typically, the decision to intermarry are representatives of families, and the initiative belongs to the family groom. If the bride's family or she does not agree with the choice, the groom's family is denied. If consent is obtained, begin discussion of dowry, which takes at least a few days.

Bride groom can contemplate (or rather, only her face and hands) before the wedding just in front of her male relatives. However, when signing a marriage contract instead of the bride are two of its representatives. Marriage is now formally concluded, but the bride and groom in the minds of others will not be a husband and wife and live together as long as a wedding.

The wedding can also be held on the following day, and later - up to a year. The wedding lasts an average of three days, although there are fans celebrate a week. On these days the young parents' house decorated with colored ribbons. Food, dancing and singing in both houses last as long as the bridegroom is for the bride to pick her up.

The decision whether to stay married couples live with their parents of either party to acquire or own house, owned by the head of a new family.

Koran allows Muslims to marry up to four times, provided that it can guarantee all the women with dignity and equal content. In our time, polygamy in the UAE is becoming increasingly rare, as women become more independent, including the cost, and the man is this thing too troublesome and costly.

Family

Like other nomadic peoples, the Arabs for centuries lived tribes. The tribes were divided into clans, clans - the family. Family has always meant a lot to the local community. For the Arabs this concept is not limited to parents and children, and includes all of even the most distant relatives, because the harsh conditions Arabia could survive only together.

Relatives had property in joint ownership and chose their leaders to represent their interests in the tribe. Living in a tent and primitive houses constantly in front of each other, a collective meal taught the Arabs to the polite and tolerant attitude to the native.

Belonging to a particular family replaced citizenship: to deny kinship was impossible, as the expulsion of the family was the most terrible punishment. Islam has confirmed many of the old traditions, fixing them in the Shari'ah. For example, the obligation to obey the elders of the family or a liability in the event of the death of his brother to marry his widow, not to leave her and her children without support. While the modern lifestyle contributes more than ever, isolated relatives, family ties are still strong and play a big role in the life of an Arab.

Culture greetings

Hospitality and reception traditionally occupy an important place in the culture of the inhabitants of Arabia. Hence - the considerable attention paid to all aspects of the ritual relationship, whether pure friendships or business contacts.

Considered indecent too quickly jump to a specific conversation about business, not preceding it with a variety of elaborated by generations of greetings, questions about health, seasoned words of praise to the God. Even when a chance encounter on the street is considered good manners to not just say welcome, but ask health acquaintance with the way he's doing. In men, if they are relatives, close friends or even good friends, meeting any transience may be accompanied by two kisses on the cheek. If the meeting takes place in the office or at home, it must be accompanied by a proposal of tea, coffee or soft drinks - in fact, according to tradition, a guest must first of all to quench your thirst after a trip to a waterless desert.

Eating

The families of indigenous dubaytsev still made to eat on the floor. The hosts and guests sit on mattresses along the walls, and the center of the room is occupied with food treats. Food is taken right hand, the left is a napkin to wipe your mouth. An exception may be made for certain types of food, such as fish, which eat both hands.

Specific dishes representing a homogeneous mass of crushed peas, sesame seed, eggplant, etc., are taken with a piece of hard or soft tortillas (the latter is better to lay down "sovochkom"). Before the meal spoken words: "Bismillyahi ar-Rahman ar-Rahim" (In the name of God the Merciful, the Compassionate), and at the end of the meal, "Al-hamdu lil-la" (Thank God).

Beverage serving

Kahwa Arabiya - very strong Arabic coffee, usually flavored with cardamom and other spices, served during the reception in small cups. Where want to keep the tradition completely, it is cooked in long-nosed copper coffee pots - Dall.

If such a strong coffee is not to our liking, you can unsubscribe from the second portion of the proposed holding a cup in the air at the edge and shaking it from side to side. If you just stretch out the cup to the waiter, he will fill it again. To request additions more than three times is considered impolite.

After lunch in a circle can be transferred to the spirits, which are usually slightly damp skin behind his ears, as voskurivayutsya incense. This ritual tells guests that it was time to take leave. At farewell heads and hands leaving can be sprayed on top with rose water.

Music, singing, dancing

Arabs play on small drums and beat on him from the edge to the center. In the monotony of the melody, in fact, is high, but, unfortunately, not available to the modern European human sense. Songs Coast residents more lingering, with a stretched rhythm. Explained by the fact that they had to meet the movement of the ship oars, efforts to anchor line stretching and lifting sails. More lively rhythm in Bedouin songs that are in the ground and music for dancing for holidays, weddings and other events.

Fiery belly dancing under the pulsating rhythms of drums and other instruments, accompanied by melodious choral singing - typical sight during nightfall in the Emirates. The most famous dance is Ayalah (stylized battle scenes, accompanied by only drums), Lebanon (came from East Africa, performed by drums and flute) and Nob (a Nubian origin).

The oldest dance is ah-Yellen, in which men formed two lines, moving back and forth with long thin sticks on either side of the musicians. Dancers can handle a gun, and even shoot from them from time to time.

Girls in the dance are also moving ranks, head movements throwing hair from one side to another. At the end of Ramadan popular dance fuel, imported by Arab merchants from the east coast of Africa. His dance together, men and women.

Majlis

The concept of "Majlis" (literally: a place where people sit) emerged as a result of the development of the ritual of Arab hospitality. In this part of the Bedouin tent or even a separate tent from the sedentary population - part of a house or a separate building designed to adequately accept guest. Majlis to possibly host mat and rugs, oriental pillows to create maximum comfort for users. Located in the Majlis located along the walls and in the middle is a copper tray with a coffee pot for treats guests to a brazier of incense.

Since the term "guest" in Arab society interpreted more broadly than is usual with us (for example, the head of the family, who came to the sheikh of the tribe, is also considered in the first place, not as a slave, but as a guest), the Majlis has social and community role.

Majlis of any person, regardless of social position is open to all who came to the world - a tradition inherited from the tribal structure of society, where so addressed issues of internal democracy. Therefore Majlis tribal leader - this is actually an official place of advice. Modern facilities and hotels Emirates this tradition, so in many places you can see a specially arranged Majlis in the form of tents with pillows, rugs, hookahs, who was standing on hot coals, long-nosed pots Dall, which is brewed strong coffee (Kahwa Arabiya) dishes dates (cloying sweetness of dates is designed to emphasize the taste of the coffee). Although the Majlis, as a rule, are almost never used for its intended purpose, they emphasize the hospitality space and respect to the guests.

Entertainment Arabs

In the United Arab Emirates did not find any casino or gambling, but this area is replaced with lots of sports, as evidenced by camel races are taking place in the United Arab Emirates each week. In addition to the spectacle of endurance camels, elite privilege of the nobility is a weekend for falconry. This pastime even write books, considering this occupation of Arab tradition.

Education

An important role is assigned to the formation of the UAE. Arabs in ancient times were highly literate. To replace Mustafa - a coach - came schools, colleges and universities. Schools are for boys and girls. Primary education in the UAE - Free and compulsory; secondary education is optional. There is a program of adult education to combat illiteracy. The country has seven universities and colleges, including the University of the UAE and Zayed University for Women.

Holidays and weekends

Holidays and weekends - January 1, August 6, 2, 3, 25, 26 December. The second half of Thursday and Friday are in the Islamic world holidays. There are religious festivals with changing the date, such as Eid Al Fir - 3-4 days after Ramadan, New Year Heeger (Islamic calendar) The Prophet's Birthday (Milyad al Nabi). The dates of religious holidays are determined by the adopted Islam in the lunar calendar, the duration of the annual cycle, which is about 11 days shorter than in relation to the solar calendar.

The smoking ban

Sharjah authorities announced a ban on smoking in public places from 1 June 2008. Places where smoking is prohibited, including public transport, taxis, public places, entertainment centers, hospitals, the waiting area in the service centers, hotels, shopping centers, restaurants and cafes, cinemas and theaters, parking lots, warehouses, exhibitions, beauty salons, fitness clubs, conference halls. Violators will shtrafovat1, 000 dirhams and 10,000 - 20,000 dirhams for institutions like hotels and shops that allow smoking.

Since 2008, in Dubai in force authorities to ban smoking in hotels and furnished apartments of all categories, violators will be fined. From now on smoking in Dubai's hotels can only be outside the building and in designated smoking areas, including rooms on floors for smokers and some bars. In the lobby smoking is strictly prohibited. In areas for smokers will be allowed to enter only to persons older than 20 years.

Since 2007, smoking is prohibited in the famous shopping centers of Dubai and entertainment establishments. However, a fine of 500 dirhams ($ 136) for smoking will be introduced only in 2009, and while the security staff will only require violators to leave a public place or go at off-smoking zone. Dubai Municipality has put forward stringent sanitation requirements for equipment smoking areas. Earlier, authorities in Dubai have banned smoking in government offices emirate. The ban on smoking in shopping centers - the second stage of the fight the habit