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Department of International Tourism and Management
The United Arabian Emirates
Student: Kozachina K.
Teacher: Gorlachova V.
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Contents
Introduction
General information
Travel to the UAE
Shopping
Travel tips
Conclusions
Introduction
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. It is a country rich in history and culture and an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East. The country covers around 84 thousand square kilometers and has a population of around five million. More than one million people live in the capital, Abu Dhabi. Arabic is the country’s official language.
The United Arab Emirates is a modern and dynamic country. To some, it is an advanced and clean country, to others a touristy "Disneyland".
General information
The United Arab Emirates is situated along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian peninsula. Occupying an area of about 83, 600 sq. km roughly the size of Portugal. The coastline of the UAE was approximately 1318 km but land reclamation projects, notably the three 'Palms', are extending this figure.
The best time to visit the UAE is from October up until May. In October the weather may still be quite hot (up to 35C).At this stage the tourist season is well under way. Most of the annual rainfall occurs between December and March, but this tends to be in the form of short heavy downpours that rapidly clear away. June–September are to be avoided, especially the July–August period which is very hot (high 40s). However hotels and golf clubs and other facilities offer very good deals during the summer months and it is worth remembering that hotels, shops, in fact all buildings, cars, buses etc are air-conditioned.
Travel to the UAE
Travel to the UAE has never been easier since it is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Most of the leading airlines of the world fly into the UAE, but you can also travel by road or sea. The vast majority of visitors take advantage of the excellent deals on offer through a number of tour operators.
You may like to time your trip to coincide with one of the many special events staged in the UAE each year. The following is a list of the more popular events but dates may change from year to year so check before you go.
These are such as Dubai Shopping Festival, Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi Film Festival February
Al Ain Air Show, Al Ain Classical Music Festival, Dubai World Cup (Horse racing),Dubai Summer Surprises,
Dubai International Rugby Sevens December, etc.
One of the greatest events in the UAE – Ramadan
You should also consider whether you would like to visit during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan , Muslims do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. Visitors are requested not to eat, drink or smoke in public places during this time. Most restaurants are closed during the day, although food will be served in your hotel, either in your room or in a secluded area of the hotel. Alcohol is served in some emirates after sunset.
Despite these restrictions, there are certain advantages in visiting the UAE during at this time. You may be able to obtain discount rates on some hotels and once the daily fast is broken the streets are a hive of activity, which lends a carnival atmosphere to the towns.
Accommodation in the UAE is of a very high standard and most of the world’s top hotel chains run five-star hotels in the Emirates. There are also a number of excellent locally run properties suitable for both tourists and business travellers. Several of the hotels are outstanding examples of modern architecture. Swimming pools, tennis courts and fully equipped health centres are the norm. Most waterfront hotels have excellent beaches and extensive watersports facilities. If your budget does not extend to a five-star hotel, there are alternatives, most also of a high standard.
Away from the main cities, some spectacular destinations, such as the Anantara-run Desert Islands Resort on Sir Bani Yas island, the dramatically located Qasr Al Sarab in the famous 'Empty Quarter' (the largest sand desert in the world) and the beautiful Banyan Tree Al Wadi in Ra's al-Khaimah, have opened up in recent years, adding impressive variety and value to the accommodation pool in the UAE. Fujairah, on the east coast, has also invested heavily in resorts.
Your choice of hotel will depend on the options on offer by your tour packager or the location and type of facilities that your require.
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork so it is not included in Arab menus. Hotels frequently have substitutes such as beef sausages and veal rashers on their breakfast menus. If pork is available, it is clearly labeled as such.
Alcohol is generally only served in hotel restaurants and bars (but not in Sharjah). Exceptions are some clubs and associations. Restaurants that are not associated with hotels are not permitted to serve alcohol. Local Dishes
One of the most exciting aspects of travelling to a new destination is the opportunity to sample local food. Food is, of course, very similar to Lebanese and other Arab cuisine. However, there are some variations.
Mezze as it is served in UAE restaurants is a wonderful treat, comprising some or all of the following:
Hummus (chick pea dip)
Kibbe (meat patties made from minced lamb, bulghur and onions)
Tabbuleh (salad of couscous or bulghur with diced tomatoes, onions, mint and parsley)
Moutabel (aubergine or eggplant dip)
Kussa mahshi (stuffed courgettes)
Warak enab (stuffed vine leaves)
Felafel (bean patties- often served in pitta bread at corner stalls)
Pitta bread (unleavened bread)
Try a traditional Arab breakfast of ful medames (a bean dish in a tomato sauce on which is sprinkled chopped onion, egg and other condiments, accompanied by local yoghurt and pitta bread), or snack on fattayer (deep fried pastries stuffed with cheese and spinach). Local seafood such as hamur (grouper), chanad (mackerel), beyah (mullet) are usually charcoal grille. Local lobster and crab are particularly delicious.
Desserts are generally very sweet, frequently pastries filled with honey and nuts. Try Umm Ali, a delicious bread pudding with raisins and nuts. Dates, of course, are a standard staple and excellent local fruit and vegetables are increasingly on display in restaurants and shops.
Shopping
Shopping is something of a national past time in the UAE and one of the major attractions for visitors. Glitzy state-of-the-art malls abound, but have not replaced traditional souks (markets). The result is a thrilling mix of old and new where the very latest twenty-first century retail delights co-exist with ancient family run businesses that trade as they have done for centuries. Shopping in the UAE really does offer something for everyone. Gold Spices Fabrics and Textiles Carpets Traditional Goods Electronic Goods Camera Equipment Watches Designer Goods Perfume
Travel tips
Currency
There are no currency regulations and foreign currency of almost any denomination is readily exchanged in the UAE. The dirham is the official currency of the UAE.
Personal safety
The UAE is one of the safest places in the world to visit. In fact, it has been designated the world’s safest holiday destination by the international travel industry on two occasions. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to take out travel insurance and to take the normal precaution to safeguard yourself and your valuables.
Tipping
Tipping is not compulsory, but is common practice. Gratuities to staff at hotels are at your discretion. Most restaurants add service charges to the bill (Abu Dhabi 16 per cent; Sharjah 15 percent; Dubai 10 percent). If this charge is not included, add 10 percent of the total to the bill. Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped. Supermarket baggers, bag carriers and windscreen washers at petrol stations are generally given a tip.
Photography
Ask permission before photographing people in general. Avoid photographing Muslim women and do not photograph airports, docks, telecommunications equipment, government buildings, military and industrial installations.
Conclusions
One of the most important sectors of the economy UAE became the tourism. Also east exotic travel agencies and practice shopping tourism , involving visiting shopping festivals and Duty Free shops at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi . The local Duty Free shops are among the best in the world. United Arab Emirates is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Arab Emirates provide all opportunities for sports, in the best health treatment centers SPA and exclusive holiday. Holidays in the UAE provides an opportunity to take a proactive types of land or water sports , including golf, bowling, ice skating, shooting club, archery, horse riding, martial arts, scuba diving, sailing, water skiing, and scooters catamarans, fishing on the high seas and wind surfing.
References
1) www.emirates.org
2) http://www.uaeinteract.com
3) http://travel.state.gov
Glossary
Occurs – происходит
Downpours - ливни
Extending – простирающийся
Rapidly – быстро
Avoided – избегать
Despite – несмотря
Vast majority – подавляющее большинство
Request – запрашивать
Be able to obtain – смогут получить
Souks – базары
Exceptions – исключения
Pork – свинина
Invested heavily – инвестировали средства
Offer - предложение
minced lamb – фарш из баранины
restrictions – ограничения
shooting club – стрелковый клуб
veal rashers – ломтики телятины
comprising – включающий в себя
fried pastries stuffed – жареное пирожное с начинкой