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United Arab Emirates

+-Overview

Just waiting to be explored are the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman. Fuelled by ‘Petro Dollar’ wealth, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman are popular with holiday makers seeking everything from modern resorts to dramatic deserts and ancient cultures. The city-states of Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer an array of glittering hotels, sports activities, exceptional shopping and endless sunshine against a backdrop of stunning desert landscapes. In Oman, a country of lush oases, stark mountain ranges, golden beaches and soaring sand dunes, discover how the 21st Century blends with its exotic past. From the fascinating capital, Muscat, explore its ancient desert fortresses, mosques, authentic markets and date palm plantations. Enjoy the warm hospitality of the Bedouin during off-road adventures in 4x4 vehicles, meeting these nomadic people in the land where once frankincense was a commodity more precious than gold. This is a part of the Middle East not to be missed!

+-Travel Information

Country facts

Official name

United Arab Emirates

Capital city

Abu Dhabi

Population

4,621,399

Time Zone

UTC +4

Phone Code

+971

Electrical

220V, 50 Frequency, G Plug

Language

Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu

Religion

Muslim 96% (Shia 16%), other (includes Christian, Hindu) 4%

Weather

Desert, cooler in eastern mountains

Geography

Located in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Total 83,600 square km
Land 83,600 square km;
Water 0 square km. 
(slightly smaller than Maine)
Coastline 1,318km

Visa information

Visa Requirements for Tourists

The following information on entry and exit requirements has been confirmed with the authorities of United Arab Emirates. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveler’s responsibility to check with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and its consulates for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport and Visa is required for Canadians intending to visit the United Arab Emirates.

Health information

Health Requirements for Tourists

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood)immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

Dehydration is a serious risk due to very high temperatures during the summer months. Preventive action includes ensuring protection from the sun and drinking plenty of water.

 

+-Our Tours in United Arab Emirates

We offer 3 tours in United Arab Emirates. Contact us at 1.888.887.9710 or email info@myescapades.com to customize your own.

Tour Listing

  • The Middle East › United Arab Emirates

    Jewels of the Emirates

    8 days, 7 nights

    Travel through this amazing southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula where you will visit five out of the seven United Arab Emirate that lie between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.  This is an area of contrasting landscapes where the desert predominates against a backdrop of Rocky Mountains, awesome dunes and lush oases.  Each day is an adventure as…More

  • The Middle East › United Arab Emirates

    Abu Dhabi Getaway

    3 days, 2 nights

    Abu Dhabi offers, luxury, style and traditional values of hospitality. Year round sunny weather, tranquil beaches, lush oases, vibrant city life, and a mixture of culture and traditions come together to create an unparallel holiday experience.  Explore the emirate’s old souks, visit the famous parks and gardens, ride the dunes on an exhilarating desert safari, or dive into a dazzling…More

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    Dubai Getaway

    3 days, 2 nights

    Located at the cross-roads of Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai has something to offer everyone. Moreover, the emirates is friendly, safe and virtually crime-free.  An intriguing land that combines old-world souks and modern shopping malls, rolling sand dunes and championship grass golf courses, remote Bedouin villages and an array of five-star hotels, Dubai defies easy definition. Top class hotels, superb…More

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