United Arab Emirates Travel Guide

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Festivals and Events

Visit the Abu Dhabi International Pearl Festival which looks back at the past and aims to consolidate the image of the pearl for generations to come. (January)

The Dubai Jazz Festival celebrates jazz artists and music from across the United Arab Emirates. (February)

Sharjah Biennal is designed to promote art productions throughout the Emirates. (April – June)

Dubai Summer Surprises and the Dubai Shopping Festival are celebrated with events held over a ten week period. (Summer)

The Dubai International Film Festival showcases films from around the United Arab Emirates. (December)

Offering a mixture of expensive hotels and unforgettable buildings and skyscrapers, the United Arab Emirates are truly spectacular. There is more to the UAE than the dazzling cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving or hiking are just as popular in the lesser known Emirates of Fujairah and Ras-al-Khamiah.

The best time to enjoy the United Arab Emirates is from October until May. You are advised to avoid June to September, due to the temperature rising to 40C plus and the very high humidity. Car hire is a great way to explore, with the distance between most cities not as large as you may expect. The modern and ever expanding landscape of the United Arab Emirates will certainly make a break or longer holiday memorable.

Find out more about driving in the UAE. You may also like to view our car hire UAE destinations.

Dubai Tourist Board
The official website for the Dubai Tourist Board – a useful resource for planning your trip to Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Tourist Board
The official website for the Abu Dhabi Tourist Board – a useful resource for planning your trip Abu Dhabi.

Know Before You Go
Travel advice for the United Arab Enmirates from the FCO.

Things to See and Do

Visit the oasis city of Al Ain containing archaeological sites and palm plantations.

Take a trip to the Bateen Shipyard in Abu Dhabi and view the traditional Arab method of ship building.

The Abu Dhabi Heritage Village allows visitors to trace the dramatic transformation the dramatic transformation of the city.

Bask in the luxury of the beaches of Dubai, such as Palm Beach and Jumeriah Beach.

Fancy a spot of shopping? Visit one of the shopping centres in Dubai.

A hot Air balloon rides over Dubai gives you a breath-taking view of the city.

Go out with an experienced driver and try dune bashing in Dubai. A great way to explore the sand dunes and desert.

For a really fun day out, visit Wild Wadi, Dubai’s own Water Park.

Cruise along the Dubai creek also known as Khor Dubai.

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