Holidays and events in the UAE 2020: the most important festivals and exciting events, national holidays and events in the UAE. Photos and videos, descriptions, reviews and time of the event.
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The United Arab Emirates combines features of Islamic and modern European cultures, and therefore the holidays are mixed here and surprise tourists with their diversity. On the New Year Dubai is turning into a celebration of color and light. Thousands of tourists come to see the world's grandest fireworks display. From 25 sections on the embankment, volleys and fireworks explode, soaring into the heavens with fiery flowers of various shapes and sizes. Festive events take place both on the streets and in closed complexes and parks. Hotels and restaurants offer visitors an unforgettable song and dance program.
On New Years, Dubai turns into a celebration of colors and light. Thousands of tourists come to see the world's grandest fireworks display.
In the first decade of March, thousands of music lovers flock to Dubai for the Desert Rock Festival. For two days, residents and guests of the country are charged with energy, listening to the performances of their favorite world-famous bands. For supporters of extreme sports, hairdressing and tattoo parlors offer their services, while graffiti lovers are provided with platforms for self-expression. Within the framework of the festival, numerous contests and competitions are held, including the already traditional competition of wet t-shirts, in which, however, only men are allowed to participate.
Every year in early April, the UAE hosts a camel festival dedicated to conservation cultural heritage and folk crafts Arab people... Camels are not only considered a symbol of the country and part of the cultural heritage, but still play a significant role in the economic and social spheres. Camel races, accompanying every significant event in the life of the country's inhabitants, have become an indispensable attribute of the holiday. A few days before the festival, a huge auction is unfolding, at which the "ship of the desert" can be purchased only for fabulous money. The festival is accompanied by exhibitions and oriental bazaars where you can buy souvenirs.
Within the framework of the ten-day festival, there is also a beauty contest among black camels and light-colored animals. The former are bred for meat, milk and leather, while the latter are prized for their endurance. Only animals with pedigree, excellent health and meek disposition are allowed to participate in the competition. Winning the competition promises owners a cash reward and a luxury car.
Towards the end of autumn, the Desert Rhythm Music Festival is taking place in Dubai. The event is designed to combine various musical styles, and therefore Arab, Latin, European, Turkish and African melodies sound from the stage, dance groups delight the eyes of visitors with fire shows and belly dances. Since the festival coincides with Halloween, some of the events have a specific theme, and the holiday cannot be complete without stylized parties in costumes.
December 2 is the National Day in the Emirates. For two days, everyone can admire the air show with the hoisting of the colossal national flag by helicopters, the launch of a balloon depicting the ruler of the UAE. The atmosphere of the holiday is enhanced by parades and concerts, exhibitions and competitions, and in the evening the sky is illuminated by flashes of fireworks and laser shows.
The Muslim New Year, Al-Hijra, is not like a traditional European celebration. Muslims celebrate this holiday with fasting and prayers. The tradition of congratulating each other, exchanging cards and gifts has arisen quite recently. And in the first decade after the holiday, there is an active wedding peak, since this time is considered the most favorable for marriage.
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Weekend tours in the OAU offered by our travel company allow you to touch the luxury and pamper yourself with rest in fashionable resorts at least for a couple of days.
A weekend in the UAE is an opportunity at any time of the year to enjoy the sun and spend time on the coast, because there is no cold winter and slush of autumn. You will also be able to get to know the main attractions of this Arab state, each of whose cities has a special charm and enchants guests with fantastic sights.
Abu Dhabi, the capital, surrounded by greenery, combines modern futuristic architecture with colorful mosques that are the symbol of the city. One of its most striking attractions is deservedly considered the "singing" fountain, which in certain time begins its show, gracefully "dancing" and splashing out multi-colored streams of water.
By purchasing one of the weekend tours in the UAE from the managers of our company, you can spend a couple of unforgettable days in the dynamic and cosmopolitan Dubai, which offers many exciting entertainment. Admire the engineering marvel of the Middle East and the world's tallest Burj Khalifa, as well as the Burj Al Arab, a stately hotel that resembles sails billowing over the sea. Artificial island Palm Jumeirah with artificial reefs and specially flooded old planes will appeal to all scuba diving enthusiasts.
A cozier destination might be the coastal emirate of Fujairah, which offers hiking and cycling in nature, exciting wakeboarding and snorkeling in the company of sea turtles and reef sharks. You can also explore the Al Ain cave system and the highest mountains of the Arabian Peninsula, the Hajar Mountains, where the oldest Juma Mosque is hidden. Al Ain also has amusement park Wadi Adventure with artificially created conditions for rafting, kayaking and surfing.
Going to the UAE for the weekend, you can get a lot of positive emotions walking along the narrow streets of the famous oriental bazaars, offering to buy aromatic spices, textiles, hookahs, national clothes, figurines, Arabian daggers and many other colorful products created by the hands of local artisans. For a more civilized shopping experience, gigantic shopping malls filled with prestigious boutiques of famous brands, numerous cafes and entertainment attractions.
The country of sheikhs - the United Arab Emirates - is located in the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula. The shores are washed by the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean (Gulf of Oman).
Why go to the UAE
The UAE is a fabulous country where, among the sands of an endless desert, skyscrapers of glass and metal soar into the sky; a place where ancient customs are combined with the latest technology... If you love excellent hotel service, shopping from morning to evening, swimming in the eternally warm sea and are picky about the choice of entertainment, this is the place for you. The Emirates has the world's largest aquarium, ski resort in the desert, the amazing beauty of the mosque and, of course, many shopping centers with thousands of shops.
UAE visa
A visa is not required to travel to the UAE. Upon arrival in the UAE, the tourist's passport is stamped free of charge on arrival in the country. The visa is valid for 30 days. In the case of several entries / exits from the country, you need to obtain visas each time.
The country unites 7 emirates. The largest emirate is, the smallest is. All emirates, except, have sites on the Persian Gulf coast. located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman.
Choosing tours to the UAE, tourists give preference to the emirates and.
Weather in the UAE
The season in the UAE lasts all year round - it is warm and there is practically no rain. The best time to visit the Emirates is considered the period from late October to April, when it is not very hot. The sea water off the coast of the UAE is always warm: the temperature does not drop below 18 ° C. In winter, in the pools of hotels in the UAE, the water is heated, its temperature is 25-27 ° C. In summer, the air temperature can reach 50 ° C, and the sea - 35 ° C.
Round-trip flights to the UAE
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Currency in the UAE
The currency in the UAE is the dirham. There are 100 fils in one dirham. For one dollar, you can get about 4 dirhams.
UAE landmarks
The Emirates cannot boast as many historical landmarks as cities in Europe or Asia. The country's rapid development began only half a century ago. However, the lack of ancient ruins and old houses in the UAE city is more than compensated for by ultra-modern skyscrapers, luxurious amusement parks, beautiful embankments and, of course, oriental bazaars in air-conditioned shopping centers.
The most-most in the Emirates
If you definitely want to touch the history and culture, then you should pay attention to the beautiful mosques - for example, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in - or the Bastakiya district in, where clay houses, a fort building and the atmosphere of an Arab village have been preserved.
Picturesque oases are scattered all over the emirates, and there are medicinal mineral springs in the emirates. Wildlife lovers are advised to visit the unique mangrove reserve, zoo and Sheikh's palace in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
On excursions in the UAE, you can go to the desert in jeeps and ATVs, go around all the emirates and even visit the neighboring sultanate of Oman, sail on a yacht on man-made islands or just in the Persian Gulf, even fly a helicopter near the Burj Khalifa or on hot-air balloon over the surroundings.
Shopping
People go to the UAE for quality shopping - there are many multi-storey shopping centers and markets. The most famous of them is Dubai shopping center(The Dubai Mall), Mall of the Emirates, Souk Madinat Jumeirah next to Palm Jumeirah, Gold Souk in Dubai's Deira, Abu Dhabi Mall.
Souvenirs
The most popular souvenirs brought by tourists from the UAE are chocolates and sweets based on camel milk, amazing dates with and without filling, soft toys, seven sands - a bottle of colored sand from different emirates, small carpets, hookahs, jewelry and jewelry.
Transport
Compared to Russia, public transport in the UAE is very poorly developed. This is because almost every resident has his own car. The buses and the metro are mainly used by labor migrants and tourists. Regular city bus service is available only in and Abu Dhabi. The bus ticket is inexpensive - about 1.5 dirham.
Most often, tourists take a taxi. Each machine is equipped with a counter. If you are traveling from one emirate to another - be prepared for the fact that a certain amount will be added for crossing the "border" (each emirate has its own, but not more than $ 5). You will also have to pay extra for toll roads.
The metro is popular with both locals and tourists. It is fully automatic, there are no drivers. In total, the Dubai Metro has 2 lines, they are connected with each other and with the tram line. There are 3 categories of tickets for payment - "gold" (with a panoramic view and a guarantee of a seat in the head / tail carriage, cost 2 times more than usual), women and children (tickets to a certain section of the carriage) and ordinary. Ticket prices range from AED 1.8 to AED 11.
There is a tram line in the Dubai Marina area, and a monorail railway, on which tourists love to ride, on the Palm Jumeirah. One monorail ride costs 15 dirhams.
To rent a car in the UAE, you will need an international driving license and a credit card. All registered cards issued in the Russian Federation are considered credit cards. In some cases, you can rent a car with Russian approval and without presentation credit card... However, if you are stopped by the police, you will have to pay a huge fine. When renting, the amount on the bank card is "frozen" (750-2000 dirhams), it is important that it is available.
Alcohol
The UAE is a Muslim country with a ban on alcohol consumption. Each emirate establishes its own law on alcohol - for example, it doesn't even smell in it: you can't not only consume, but even transport and store. In the surrounding area, there are a couple of alcoholic shops. You can find alcoholic cocktails on the menu, but be prepared that they will be expensive. Alcohol can be brought to your hotel room in some emirates. You can buy wine, beer and other drinks in duty-free shops upon arrival, but very little. The number is monitored - lovers of intoxicating can easily be deprived of their favorite drink.
Customs and traditions
The religion in the UAE is Islam. Believers perform namaz 5 times a day. The call to prayer is heard through the loudspeakers of mosques, as well as on radio and television.
Sacred month Ramadan- a special period for Muslims, the time of fasting, humility and prayer. Its beginning is determined by the lunar calendar, every year there is a new date. In 2018, Ramadan lasts from May 15 to June 14, in 2019 - from May 5 to June 3.
During Ramadan, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink until sunset, so many cafes and restaurants are closed during the day. Tourists are not recommended to eat or drink on the street, and when going on excursions, it is worth taking a food ration with you. Many hotels are being renovated in time for Ramadan. However, there are also advantages from visiting the UAE at this time, and considerable - there are almost no traffic jams in cities and on highways, there are no queues to attractions (many increase their opening hours until late at night), less crowds in shops, and in hotels and on beaches much calmer and more spacious.
On the street, women are categorically forbidden to appear in open or translucent clothes. Firstly, it is indecent, and secondly, the locals will immediately call the police and the "half-naked", according to the Arabs, the tourist will be fined a round sum (the vice police are especially fierce). We recommend that you dress so that your clothes cover your knees, elbows and neckline. You cannot hug and kiss outdoors in public places.
Kitchen
The UAE is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf, so there will be plenty of seafood on the hotel menu: there are grilled lobsters, various fish and shellfish. Many tourists love to try kebabs, hearty chickpea-based snacks, exotic fruits, and dates. Camel milk ice cream and milk itself are sold in the emirates.
Good to know about the UAE
- The plane is flying from Moscow to about 5:00... Transfer to hotels takes about 1.5 hours, to hotels in Abu Dhabi about 2 hours.
- Time in UAE ahead of Moscow by 1 hour.
- In three emirates -, and - is charged tourist tax for accommodation. The tax is payable upon check-in at the hotel (in dirhams, foreign currency or by credit card). The amount of tax in and is from 2 to 6 dollars per night depending on the star rating of the hotel. In Abu Dhabi, tourists pay $ 5 per night, regardless of the hotel category.
- United Arab Emirates hotels do not accommodate tourists under 21 years old unaccompanied by adults(21 is the age of majority in the country). Therefore, when booking a tour or hotel, it is necessary that at least one guest aged 21 years and older is indicated in the application.
- In most UAE hotels upon check-in deposit is taken... Depending on the hotel, the spread is very large: from $ 10 to $ 400 per day or from $ 50 to $ 600 per period. Sometimes the deposit is calculated on the cost of the room (most often 50% of the cost of the night). The amount is refunded upon check-out from the hotel. In some hotels it is possible to agree not to make a deposit by emptying the minibar and turning off the phone.
- It is not recommended to drink tap water in the UAE, it is desalinated or purified sea water. Bottled water is produced from oasis sources. Average water bottle price(0.5 liters) - 1.2 dirham.
- Religion in the UAE - Islam Sunni persuasion.
- Language in the UAE - Arab... Most of the population knows English language, on it are duplicated signs, road signs, signs.
- It is strongly discouraged to photograph locals without permission, especially women. Also refrain from taking photos near government offices.
- In the UAE, many objects do not have a permanent address - residents are guided by signs and nearby buildings.
- If you are sick, contact the insurance service at the phone number indicated in the insurance policy that you received when purchasing the tour. If you just call an ambulance, you can get an impressive bill.
- The UAE is very strict about the observance of cleanliness. Fine for a discarded wrapper or cigarette butt on the street or on the beach is from 200 dirhams (3,200 rubles).
- Friday and Saturday in the UAE - weekend, Thursday is a shortened working day. Banks, post office and government agencies close early- the working day starts at 8 am and ends at 3 pm, sometimes at 1 pm.
- Mosquitoes and mosquitoes not in the UAE, so you can do without a fumigator. Most shopping centers and public places are equipped with powerful air conditioning. In order not to freeze, bring some clothes with sleeves.
- Snorkeling and diving in the UAE there is only in, in the rest of the emirates there is no bright underwater life. Fins and a mask for those who came here on an excursion are given free of charge.
- Surprisingly, in the UAE cannot be imported nothing that was produced in Israel and even things with the logo of Israel will be taken away at customs and may be denied entry. If you have a favorite Mogendo-shaped keychain or you are carrying Dead Sea cosmetics to someone, it is better to leave them at home or use the post office. The list of items prohibited for export is standard: no weapons, antiques or cultural heritage. From the unusual - from the Emirates you can not take out palm trees Weather by months
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The processing of personal data is carried out by the Agent and his authorized representatives (the Tour Operator and direct service providers) in order to fulfill this contract (including, depending on the terms of the contract, for the purpose of issuing travel documents, booking rooms in accommodation facilities and with carriers, transferring data to consulate of a foreign state, resolving claims issues when they arise, submitting information to authorized state bodies (including at the request of courts and internal affairs bodies)).
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