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UAE travel facts
| Area (sq km): | 83,600 | |
| Population: | 3,563,000 | |
| Nationality: | Emirati | |
| Local Name: | UAE | |
| Language: | Arabic, Farsi, English |
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| Time Zone: | + 4 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 dirham = 100 fils |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Abu Dhabi | |
| Dialling Code: | +971 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .ae | |
| Religion: | Muslim | |
| Climate: | Desert | |
| Government: | Federation | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Required | |
| Banking: | Sa-Th 8.00 -13.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Abu Dhabi(AUH), Al Ain(AAN), Dubai(DXB), Fujairah(FJR), Sharjah(SHJ) |
UAE villa and holiday events archive
Dubai Summer Surprises
The Dubai Summer Surprises, or DSS, is a unique and truly special event which you can celebrate from a Dubai holiday apartment rental. It is 72 days of... Dubai Summer Surprises
Dubai World Cup
The Dubai World Cup horse racing meeting is of a scale most cannot imagine but you can witness it from UAE villas. This thoroughbred horse race only sees... Dubai World Cup
Dubai Jazz Festival
With such sponsors as Skywards, Emirates and Virgin you can expect to be blown away by the artists at the Dubai International Jazz Festival when you choose... Dubai Jazz Festival