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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven sovereign sheikdoms situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. Despite the fact that four-fifths of its land area is arid desert, the UAE is a country of contrasting landscapes, from awe-inspiring dunes to rich oases, precipitous rocky mountains to fertile plains. The UAE has 734 kilometres of coasline, 644 kilometres along the Arabian Gulf and 90 kilometres bordering the Gulf of Oman. Along the Arabian Gulf coast are offshore islands, coral reefs and slat marshes, whilst stretehes of plain and barren desert characterise the inland region.
The UAE is a contradictory place where time-honoured Bedouin lifestyle meets Western consumerism. But rather than clashing, these different influences have produced a unique 21st-century nation that combines the cultures of conservative Islam and the liberal West in one package.
One of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations, the UAE has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday, sun, sand, sea, sports, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, an intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and welcoming environment
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CAPITAL: Abu Dhabi LANGUAGE: Arabic and English CLIMATE: A sub-tropical, arid climate. Rainfall is irregular, and, falling mainly in winter, it amounts to approximately five days per year. Temperatures range from a low of about 24 degrees Celsius to a high 40 degrees. CURRENCY: United Arab Emirates dirham VISA: No visa is required for Irish passport holders HEALTH: No compulsory vaccinations but please contact the Tropical Medical Bureau for further advice. PASSPORTS: Passports should be valid for at least six months after proposed date of return to Ireland TIME ZONE: GMT + 4 hours |
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