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DUBAI & UAE
United Arab Emirates is federation of seven Emirates:
Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah , Sharjah & Umm Al Quwain
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| Capital: |
Abu Dhabi |
| Population: |
4.5 million approx ( locals comprise only about 25%) |
| Religion: |
Islam |
| Language: |
Arabic, English |
| Currency: |
UAE Dirham
£1= 7 UAE dirahams approx
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| Electricity: |
220/240v |
| Time Difference: |
GMT + 4 hours |
| Visa Formalities: |
UK & other EEC nationals can get a Visa on arrival. |
| Getting there/Airports: |
Dubai , Abu Dhabi |
| Flying time: |
Approx 7 hours |
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| Best time to visit : September – April though beach holidays during the summer months are popular even though temperatures soar to 40 deg C. There is intermittent rainfall during the winter months of February & March . |
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