What sea of \u200b\u200bthe UAE, when is it better to relax? Rest, beaches, hotels, attractions in Dubai, Jumeira-Beach, Sharja, Ras-El-Haima, Abu Dhabi, Fujira, Adzhman

What is the difference between Dubai from Abu Dhabi, what can not be done in Sharje when it is better to go to the UAE-read this article.

United Arab Emirates, General Information

The UAE is not a country, but a real Arab fairy tale in the middle of the desert. There are luxurious hotels, and colorful oriental bazaars, overseas dishes and warning warning and hospitable personnel, lush gardens and outlandish entertainment.

Surprisingly, all this splendor has grown only some 30 years ago. In the 1980s, endless sands extended on the site of modern resorts, and the UAE state itself arose only in 1971, when the several Arabic principles of the Persian Gulf decided to unite under the same flag.

It seems that the UAE has decided to get the title of “most-most in the world” in everything: the most chic hotels in the world, the world's largest flowers park, the highest service in the world. In the Emirates, almost everything causes either surprise or admiration. Where else will you see air conditioners even at public transport stops?

UAE on the map of the world

The Emirates are located on the Arabian Peninsula, on the border of Saudi Arabia and Oman. Most of the territory is the desert. In the summer, in the UAE, burning all living heat reigns: 45-50 degrees even in the shade.

Due to such heat in the UAE there is practically no flora and fauna (violent greens in resort areas-the fruit of painstaking daily labor).

In winter it becomes a little cooler, but not for long. The coldest month in the UAE is January, when the temperature drops up to 20 degrees during the day, and the sea cools to 17-18 C.

UAE map in Russian

Detailed maps of the Arab Emirates in Russian can be downloaded here. On maps in interactive mode, the main attractions and hotels of each of the emirates that are part of the UAE are indicated, all cards are available for download.

The capital of the Arab Emirates

The capital of the UAE and at the same time the largest emirate of the country-Abu Dhabi. Until the 1960s, Abu Dhabi was a small fishing village, until huge oil fields were found in the Emirates. And it was from this time that the rapid development of the city and the state as a whole began.

What is the sea in the UAE?

The shores of the Arab Emirates wash the waters of the Persian Gulf (although by hydrological properties this is more likely a sea) and the Oman Bay, which is part of the Arabian Sea. It is noteworthy that in the countries of the Persian Gulf he is stubbornly called the Arab Gulf.

When is it better to relax in the UAE?

A distinctive feature of the Arab Emirates is a very high humidity on the coast. In combination with heat, the climate requires some adaptation. The most comfortable time to relax in the UAE is the offseason: October-early December and the end of February-April.

In summer, sand storms often fly from the central part of the desert on the coast and the strongest heat occurs (the emirates are one of the hottest places on the planet). And in January, the air becomes too cool, especially taking into account the sharp differences in night and daytime temperature, characteristic of desert areas.

Features of rest in the UAE

Separately, it is worth saying about the system of prohibitions in the Arab Emirates, since for some violations (harmless in our opinion), deportation and even prison may threaten.

You can not appear in public places intoxicated, all the more to drink alcohol. You can drink alcohol only in closed rooms (bars, hotels)
The sale, purchase and use of drugs is strictly prohibited. Punishment is a prison
You can not photograph government buildings and military

Special etiquette when communicating with Arab women: men should not be closely looking at them, talk, touch (exception - business partners where we apply business etiquette)
It is forbidden to show disrespect (loud laughter, offensive actions) to local symbols of power, monarchy, clergymen
Dams are forbidden to appear on the beach of Topless and wear too frank clothes in the city
Any manifestations of sexual behavior in public places are prohibited (sometimes even a too passionate kiss can pass for this)

Do I need a visa in the UAE?

To visit the Arab Emirates, you need to get an entrance visa. The procedure for applying for a visa is simple: documents are submitted in electronic form (personal presence is not required), the list of documents consists of only three points: the scan of the first page of the passport, the scan of the photo 3.5*4.5 and the filled questionnaire.

A visa can be opened through dubai visa center in Moscow, visa center of Asian countries in Moscow, Dubai Visa Center in St. Petersburg.

If you purchase flights from Emirates Airlines or FlyDubai, you can open a visa through the representative offices of these airlines. If you buy a ready -made tour at the travel agency, the design of the visa is included in the general package of touring services.

When applying for a visa to the emirates, there are a number of nuances that must be taken into account so as not to get a refusal. For example, until recently, the Consular Service of the UAE extremely reluctantly issued visas to unmarried girls and young women traveling unaccompanied. Also, tourists who had previously visited Israel entered the category of undesirable.

Recently, the number of failures on these points has decreased, but there are precedents. More information about the most frequently asked questions on a visa in the UAE can be read here.

The currency of the Arab Emirates

The official currency of the UAE is called "dirham" (international designation AED). A small bargaining coin is called "Phils", 1 dirham \u003d 100 fils. The course of the OAE currency as of 2016: 1 dollar \u003d approximately 3.7 dirham.

Officially, all calculations in the Emirates are carried out only in dirhams. But in the tourist area, dollars are often accepted for payment. If you make a large purchase, it is more profitable to pay in the dirhams, since sellers accept the US currency at an overstated rate, on large amounts the difference will be noticeable. Small purchases (water bottle) are also better to pay in dirhams.

Dirhams, the official currency of the UAE

Dirhams dollars can be exchanged in banks and currency exchange points (the latter are located everywhere, but the rate is less profitable than in banks and an additional commission is charged). 100-dollar banknotes, small bills and dollars of the old-style can be most willing to exchange with a discount.

Another currency in the UAE is not in demand. Plastic cards are accepted for payment in large stores, in small ones - only cash. There are ATMs everywhere.

Time difference with emirates

The difference in time between Moscow and Abu Dhabi is +1 hours: when in Moscow 9:00 in the morning, in Abu Dhabi for an hour more.

Emirates of the UAE

Dubai: hotels, beaches, attractions, entertainment

Dubai is the most densely populated, popular among tourists and the most developed emirate in the UAE. This is the largest trade and financial metropolis of the Middle East. In terms of significance, it is often compared with Shanghai.

Dubai is actively developing, every year new business and residential quarters appear, the city is literally changing before our eyes. So far, the four largest areas can be distinguished.

Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai (Bur Dubai) - The oldest historical part of the city. Do not think that the area is built up with dilapidated shacks from the past. This is a very modern business and tourist area. There are historical buildings in Bur-Dubai, but they are carefully restored and open to visitors as excursion facilities.

The prices here are moderate, since the Boer Dubai is at some distance from the beaches. Almost every hotel, including 2*, offers a free -free transfer to one of the beaches of the city. In general, rest in this part can be called calm and measured

You can see more about hotels in the Bur Dubai district on the site Booking.com

Dubai Deira: hotels, beaches, rest

Deira (Deira) - Another historical district of Dubai. Deira is most known for her trading streets, small shops, cheap prices and an abundance of immigrants from Pakistan and India. Deira is an authentic and the most “eastern” district of Dubai.

Rest in Dyr has its pros and cons. On the one hand, this is a noisy and very densely populated area: markets, merchants, migrants - who is not there. On the other hand, Deir is the lowest prices, the beaches are close, the airport is near (there are no tedious transfers).

By the way, you can’t be afraid for safety in Dyr, since the UAE has one of the most severe legislation in the world. Crime here is zero, no matter how suspicious the local Pakistanis seem to you.

Read more about Deyra's hotels look at Booking.com

Dubai Jumeira Beach: hotels, beaches,

Jumeirah (Jumeirah) - This is an expensive elite area in the center of Dubai. Jumeira stretched along the best beaches of Dubai to an impressive distance, and continues to be built up, so some hotels are far enough from the central part of the region.

There are many modern luxurious hotels in Jumire, rest here is considered expensive. Jumee beaches are clean and well -equipped, most Dubai guests love to relax here.

Jumeera Beach is free and most popular. Jumeira Park is paid, but the price for the entrance (only 5 dirham) is more than justified: this is a real park for the whole family on the shore, where everything is provided for a good family vacation.

More details about Jumeira hotels look at Booking.com

Dubai Marina: hotels, beaches, rest

Dubai Marina (Dubai Marina) - the most fashionable place in Dubai, borders on Jumira. The entire infrastructure of the district justifies the status of "Laksher": hotels, shops, beaches, promenade. Prices are very high, but if you are fork out, you will get a full range of pleasures.

The area is located along the coastline of Dubai at some distance from the center, but it is unlikely that Marina's guests remember this. In Dubai, Marina has everything that the soul wants.

In addition to hotels in Dubai Marina, there are many residential condominiums and tower-homes, which are sold to everyone. The audience in Marina is very motley, many immigrants from Europe and Asia, Russia and the CIS countries. In general, there is little reminiscent of the Arab East here: skyscrapers, an elite audience, expensive entertainment.

Detailed information about the hotels of Dubai Marina can be read on Booking.com

The best hotels in Dubai

Sail-Burdzh al-Arab

The business card of Dubai, Burdzh al-Arab is located on an artificial island and is considered the highest hotel in the world. Belongs to category 7* (this classification is only in the UAE).

The area of \u200b\u200bnumbers is from 170 to 780 sq.m, all numbers from two floors, panoramic appearance, antique furniture, personal transfer for all guests (Rolls-Royce or helicopter). All services are impossible to count. The cost of numbers is from 1900 dollars per day. The official website of the hotel here.

One & Only the Palm

Elite hotel, accommodation in apartments and private villas on the first line. The restaurant of the hotel is the owner of Michelin stars. Private beach, individual service, a full entertainment package. The highlight - one of the restaurants is located under water. The cost of numbers is from $ 1,200 per night. The official website of the hotel here.

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf - Madinat Jumeirah

Big territory, exclusive villas, channels with sea water. More than 40 restaurants, all the cuisines of the world. Each villa has a closed courtyard, pool, Arabic style, antique furniture, own butler. Villa prices from $ 1370 per night. The official website of the hotel here.

The Address Dubai Marina

A luxurious Nonboskreb Hotel, direct access to the Marina Mall shopping and entertainment center, a personal coach in a fitness center, to the beaches of 5 minutes walk. It is good for those who want to combine nightlife, shopping and beach holidays. The cost of the room is from $ 400 per day. The official website of the hotel here.

Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre

Business hotel in the business center of Dubai. Panoramic views, a glass pool, a full range of business services. Excellent spa, car rental, rooms are equipped with the latest technology. Panoramic and cigar lounge. The price of a room is from $ 500 per night. The official website of the hotel here.

Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Difc 5*, Dubai, UAE

Hotels of Dubai Citimax

Citymax (Citymax) is a chain of relatively inexpensive, but very high -quality hotels in the UAE, two of which are located in Dubai: Citimax al Barsh and Cityimax Bour Dubai. All hotels belong to category 3*, but in terms of service level they can be compared with good 5* in other countries. Official website of CITYMAX hotels here.

Dubai map

You can see a detailed map of hotels and attractions of Dubai in Russian here.

What to see in Dubai?

To list all the sights and interesting places of Dubai is a meaningless matter, since even a separate article will not be enough for everything. Below is a miserable part of what can be seen.

Golden Bazaar. Prices and quality will delight any expert, but the main tsimes is oriental flavor: lively merchants, solid arabs, wrapped from head to toe of the beauty

Singing fountain - A burden of water to the music. According to many tourists, the fountain in Dubai is the best of this kind of spectacles
Burdzh Khalifa -Tower-Neboskreb, which simultaneously has a hotel, mosque, entertainment center, night clubs, apartments, offices and the highest observation deck in the world
Palma Jumeira - an artificial archipelago in the form of a finite palm on which hotels, restaurants and shops are located. Well visible from space

Wild Wadi water park. Well, you already realized that this is the largest, most interesting and most technically advanced of the water parks. Like everything else in Dubai
Flower Park Mirkl Garden - The world's largest floral park. Most amazing that this beauty is broken on the lifeless sands of the desert and is completely man -made
Ska Dubai - Ski resort. A closed area with artificial snow (cover thickness 70 cm), several tracks, pins. At the same time accommodates up to 1,500 guests

What to bring from Dubai?

This is the most difficult question, since everything can be brought from Dubai. In literally, anything you can buy there: gold, pearls, perfume, souvenirs, equipment, Arab sweets, cashmere. Yes, even an elephant, there would be money. The main thing is to bargain.

Abu Dhabi, hotels, beaches, rest, sights

In Abu Dhabi there is no Dubai pomp and the desire to surpass the whole world in everything. Abu Dhabi is a degree respectable rest with appropriate entertainment: golf clubs, art galleries, cozy cafes and playgrounds.

Al Aini district - Family area with a large zoo, high -quality hotels and a large park area. Al-Garbia - The zone of ecotourism and relaxation. Island Yas - The focus of entertainment establishments and shopping centers.
The level of hotels in Abu Dhabi is different-from budget to expensive and elite.

Recently, Abu Dhabi has been gaining rapid popularity among tourists tired of the crush in Dubai. You can see more about the hotels of Abu Dhabi on the site Booking.com

What to see in Abu Dhabi?

Sheikh-Zayed mosque - The current mosque, built in honor of the ruler of the UAE Sheikh Zayed, in which the country reached the current heyday. The mosque is open to visitors by tourists, but strict adherence to the dress code is required (no open parts of the body!)
Park Ferrari - A huge thematic park with a mass of entertainment for adults and children. All the amusements of the park are stylized for automobile races
Hotel Emihits Palace - The most expensive hotel in the world. Finishing and the level of service are literally royal, since the hotel has personal apartments of several world monarchies at once. A simple tourist here can rent a number, but it will cost it very expensive

Kasr al-Hosn -The former residence of the kings of Abu Dhabi, a historical fortress. Against the background of modern buildings, the structure looks just toy. The museum of the ruling monarchy is located in the premises of Creopti
Yas Waterword - Modern water park, 43 attractions for visitors of all ages. Huge territory, the most modern equipment, quality service
Formula-1 highway - A platform for their own stages of famous car races. Covered stands, part with air conditioners, there is VIP-Clal and premium. In free time from racing, excursions are held here. There is an opportunity to ride a car

Sharja hotels and beaches

Sharjah is a small emirate near Dubai. Modest hotels, calmly in a family. Low prices, no expensive hotels. In Sharje, those who want to save money love to settle, but at the same time stay in the thick of Dubai's events (from Sharji to Dubai for only 30 minutes by bus, many hotels offer a free transfer).

Part of Shardie hotels is located on the first and second coastal lines (level 3* and 4*), there are a pair of trade and entertainment cetras, a small promenade, several museums, restaurants and cafes. Everything is located compactly. Read more about Shargie hotels here.

Chargage has the most stringent rules of public behavior: a complete ban on alcohol and open clothes. The rest of the rest is comfortable, the beaches are clean, the hotels are worthy, despite simplicity.

Fujira: hotels and beaches

Fujaira is a small emirate on the eastern coast of the UAE, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. There is also a particularly soft climate on Fujaire, since it is protected by a small mountain ridge from the UAE desert. The Arabs themselves prefer to relax precisely on Fujerah, as they consider it the most environmentally friendly resort of the UAE.

The Fujaire has excellent conditions for the glogrcling and diving: underwater reefs chose the most exotic species of fish and corals. Of the other entertainments on Fujira - several historical monuments, a medieval fort, mosques, natural geysers, and battles of bulls.

Fujeirs hotels are mostly of their own beach and good territory. Hotels level from 3* to 5*, the type of rest is beach. In more detail about Fujerah hotels, look at Booking.com

Ras-al-Haima: rest, beaches, hotels

Ras-al-Haima is the most remote from the center and the most calm Emirate of the UAE. Its main advantage is that of the beaches, untouched nature, crystal pure ecology.
The old city of Digdad is very interesting, there are several good historical museums, not far from the old fort and archaeological ruins.

In Ras-al-Haim, a special soft climate, solid service. Dubai is about an hour drive by vehicles. Prices in the emirate are moderate. Quiet and relaxed rest. There is no public transport, only a taxi.

Ras-al-Haim has a good shopping, many shopping centers and restaurants. Your water park. Hotels are represented by all categories of star. Read more about hotels at Booking.com

Ajman: rest, hotels, beaches, Ramada Hotel

Ajman is the smallest emirate of the UAE. And the most controversial:

Ajman is considered the poorest Emirate, but on its territory there is one of the best UAE hotels - Ajman Kapinsky
There are few entertainment in Ajman, but tourists from all the UAE are coming here, since here the most loyal attitude to alcohol flows and alcohol flows in many bars

In general, Ajman is a very provincial calm place that is not devoid of charm and attracts a special category of people. Those who do not need super-entertainment are coming here, but comfort and service are very important.

You can read details about hotels in Ajman on the site Booking.com