|
United Arab Emirates
Seven former sheikh-domes, now united by the
wealth created by oil and gas resources. Boasting three
international airlines, they are focussing on international tourism
as their income provider of the future-and doing a great job in
creating a unique stand-alone destination.
Area : 77,000 sq km
Population : 2,443,000
Capital : Abu Dhabi
Language : Arabic
Major religion : Islam
Major Cities : Dubai, Sharjah, Abu
Dhabi
GNI per capita : $19550
Internet domain : .ae
Currency : UAE Dirham
Phonecode : # 971
Hotels : Shangri La, Abu Dhabi ; Emirates
Palace Abu Dhabi ; Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi ; Burj Al
Arab ; Jumeihra Beach Hotel ; Madinat Jumeihra ; Atlantis, Dubai ;
Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai ; JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai ; JW
Marriott Hotel, Dubai ; Palm Beach Rotana Inn ; Courtyard By
Marriott Green Community, Dubai ; Grand Hyatt, Dubai ; Pullman
Hotel Dubai ; Towers Rotana, Dubai ; One & Only Royal Mirage,
Dubai ; Kempinski, Ski Dubai ; Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa, Dubai
; Dusit Dubai ; Fairmont Dubai ; Dubai Marine Beach Resort &
Spa ; Hilton Dubai Jumeihra ; Hydropolis, Dubai ; Mercure Grand
Hotel, Jebel Hafeet
Restaurants : Mezzaluna, Emirates Palace, Abu
Dhabi ; Kei, Abu Dhabi Hilton ; Mezlai, Abu Dhabi ; Lebanese
Flower, Al Khalidiyah ; Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill
(FGairmont Hotel ) ; Da Vinci's, Dubai ; Sho Cho, Dubai ;
Celebrities, The One & Only Royal Mirage ; Ronda
Locatelli, Atlantis, Dubai ; Hoi An, The Shangri-La Hotel ; Al
Manhara, Burj Al Arab ; Medinah Jumeirah-eat in restaurants along
the canals.
Bars : Pearls & Caviar Bar, Shangri-La
Hotel , Abu Dhabi ; Mix, Grand Hyatt ; Zinc, Crowne Plaza ; Rock
Bottom, Regent Palace ; Peppermint Lodge, Fairmont Dubai ;Trilogy,
Madinat Jumeihra ; Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House
Attractions : Wild Wadi Water Park ; Desert
Safari and Dinner ; Hajar Mountains ; Spice and Gold Souk,
Dubai ; Jumeirah Mosque ; Corniche, Abu Dhabi ; Dubai Creek ; Al
Fahidi Fort ; Ski Dubai ; The Palms ; The World ; Burj Khalifa
Dubai-once finished it will be the tallest building in the
world.
Shopping : Mall of the Emirates ; Gold and
Diamond Park ; The Souks-don't forget to bargain ; Dubai Shopping
Festival(January to February) ; Bur Juman Mall ; Ibn Batutta Mall ;
Wafi City ; Uptown Mirdif ; Souqu in Muttrah near
Muscat
Tips : If you have the time, 3 hours from Abu
Dhabi, towards the Saudi border, is Si Bani Yas Island, which has
been transformed to a wildlife reserve. This is certainly a
paradise which you wouldn't expect. Stay at the 5 star Danat
Resort.Noise levels in beach hotels at the Dubai Marina area are
very high due to construction in the area 24 hours a day. Head for
a few days to Oman-and stay at the Shangri-la Al Husn.
Airports : Abu Dhabi (AUH)- 35 km east of
city. Dubai (DXB)- 5 km south east of city.
Must play 18 @ : Emirates G.C.-Majlis/Wadi
Courses -(Dubai), Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club (Dubai), Desert
Course at Arabian Ranches(Dubai) |