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General Information About United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven sovereign sheikhdoms. It was formed when the British withdrew from the Gulf in 1971. The area has mountains, beaches, and deserts, some with nice oases. One of the interesting activities is watching camel racing. Bedouin markets and the legendary duty-free shopping of Dubai, all packed into a relatively small area, made this a mecca for shoppers. The population of the country is over 2 million, about 500,000 of which live in the capital of Abu Dhabi.
The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April as this is when you will find that the weather is coolest. The rest of the year you're more likely to be spending most of your time inside the air-conditioned environment of the city rather than getting out and exploring. Ramadan, which takes place at a different time each year on the Western calendar, is the Muslim month of fasting and is strictly adhered to throughout the UAE. As it is illegal, not to mention rude, to eat, drink or smoke in public from sunrise to sunset at this time, this might not be the best time to visit. However, it is one of the least expensive with many of the hotel rates being about 50% of their usual cost.
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Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
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Cities and Towns of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
This modern capital city is very up-to-date with everything seeming to be modern
and sleek. Often accused of being a rather dull place to visit, there is a
pretty bustling place with an interesting culture and people.
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Al Ain
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Dubai
This is the place of sand, sun and shopping. Over a century ago, it was a simply
a small, tranquil town whose coral-and-gypsum huts housed Bedouin traders and
pearl divers. Today the stores and shops are very international. Alongside the
traditional mosques and wind towers of Old Dabai, you will find skyscrapers
towering above the city that have almost a science-fiction look. The audacity of
the city's rulers is breathtaking and is exemplified by the architecture. Not
only is the coastline filled with great hotels, but there are vast artificial
islands with about 75 miles of additional beachfront.
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Getting To and Around United Arab Emirates
The main international airports are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are also flights servicing Sharjah as well. Smaller international airports serve Ras al-Khaimah, Fujairah and Al-Ain. You will find daily services to most major European cities from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and also to major Middle Eastern and Gulf cities. There are also connections to the USA, North Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and Australia.
British Airways
(ba.com) flies between Abu Dhabi and London.
There's a daily bus service between Dubai and Muscat in Oman, though the lack of a UAE border post on the road used by the bus can present visa problems for travelers so you will want to make sure you have proper credentials. Regular bus services operate between both Dubai and Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, though there are no bus or taxi services to Qatar. Boats ply between Sharjah and Bandar-é Abbas in Iran; the trip is about 12 hours each way.
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Some
Things to See and Do in United Arab Emirates
Sharjah Desert Park
The Sharjah Desert National Park is a wildlife centre with one of the main attractions
being a remarkable indoor aviary,
home to flamingos, Houbara bustards and Indian rollers. The outdoor enclosures
feature baboons, striped hyenas, Arabian wolves, and the
Arabian leopard. There's also a pretty good restaurant, a museum, botanical gardens
and a children's zoo.
The park is open
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Suggestions for Accommodations in United Arab Emirates
Dubai
FAIRMONT DUBAI
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United Arab Emirates Business Etiquette and Culture -
An excellent guide to business culture and etiquette in United Arab Emirates.
Executive Planet™
provides valuable tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing
business worldwide. Our guides are co-authored by experts in international
business etiquette, who are available to answer your questions on the discussion
board.
This guide to United Arab Emirates business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in United Arab Emirates. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on United Arab Emirates business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in United Arab Emirates. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Click On: Executive Planet - United_Arab_Emirates
This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended
business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting
yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of
business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements, thinking styles,
adherence to company policy, and more on United Arab Emirates business culture .
. . Prosperous Entertaining - typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues
for business entertaining, punctuality for social events, dinner table seating
etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for
hosting a banquet/social event, what foods should be served/avoided, accepting
and declining invitations, and more on United Arab Emirates business etiquette.
. . Appointment Alert! - typical vacation times, recommended appointment times,
length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an
appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on time), and more on United
Arab Emirates business culture. . . Gift Giving - recommended gifts, gifts to
avoid, good and bad colors for wrapping paper, how to present a gift to
individuals and groups, guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on United Arab
Emirates business culture. . . First Name or Title? - using titles such as
'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid, when to use first names, and more. . .
Public Behavior - how to greet strangers and introduce yourself, the rules for
men shaking hands with women, acceptable demeanor, rules for eye contact,
gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on United Arab Emirates business culture. .
. Business Dress - is dress modest, conservative, etc., specific dress
requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to social functions,
and more on United Arab Emirates business culture. . Conversation - welcome and
unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice to
be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on United
Arab Emirates business etiquette. For additional information, click on
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=United_Arab_Emirates
