Holiday Tips for Anyone Visiting UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rapidly emerged as a more popular holiday destination, offering the chance to soak up the atmosphere of the historical areas or explore the magnificent mountain scenery.

Top Tips for Visiting Dubai:   

The best time to visit is between November and April when the weather is lovely (usually in the 30s) and the city if full of life and energy with arcades and water parks.

Accommodation is quite expensive so planning your trip ahead may save you money. If you can take the heat in the peak of the summer (July/August) room rates drop significantly, but air conditioning will be a must.

Taking a trip to Dubai during Ramadan (Muslims fast during daylight hours) can be captivating if you are interested in Islam, however if you are planning to enjoy the restaurants and bars, you should keep in mind the conservative laws imposed during this time which may restrict your options.

Major events such as the Dubai Tennis Championship, Desert Classic and Rugby Sevens are held throughout the year, as with any major event you will have to book in advance for these events.

Things to consider while in the UAE:

Arabic is the official language of the UAE, while English is widely spoken and understood in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other major cities of the country. Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam are other popular languages in the UAE, but as English is a wide spread language throughout the country you shouldn’t have any problems understanding and communicating,  ensuring you get the most out of your holiday.

Other useful information includes taking tours to the Middle East, which should be taken only during the months of October to April, before the weather gets too hot with high humidity levels.

Regions such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are famous for their land of history and wealth of heritage as well as ostentatious property developments continuing to decorate the skyline.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has taken the opportunity to warn travellers of the potential pitfalls associated with the country. Although 1.1 million people, who visited the UAE in 2007 alone, passed though without trouble, there is still the threat of terrorism, therefore you should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public areas.

The country, which is also the permanent home of around 100,000 British citizens, has a fairly impressive crime record and street incidents are particularly rare.

Having Fun in the UAE:

Dubai is an international city and it offers lively night life. Bars, pubs and lounges are plentiful and most serve food and offer entertainment. As well as a mix of cultural educating museums and offers some of the best shopping in the world.

Recent developments include that Britons can now extend the 30-day visa they normally receive by applying for a further 30 days in the emirate in which they landed, which means you can lengthen your stay and enjoy more that the UAE has to offer.

By taking the above tips on board, visitors can give themselves the best possible chance of making the most of a visit to the UAE.