United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة – Let’s explore here
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a stunningly beautiful country in Western Asia. It’s a very hot and very dry country, mostly composed of desert, and there are also over 200 islands off the coast. It has a very long history as a trading post, and has been inhabited for over 100,000 years. It is comprised of a federation of seven emirates – Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Its neighbours are Oman and Saudi Arabia.
You can even apply to stay and work for an extended time as a digital nomad. What more could you ask for?!
What currency do they use in UAE?
In UAE they use the UAE dirham. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is very widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are also readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in UAE?
They speak Arabic in UAE. English is also widely spoken.
What time zone is UAE in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit UAE?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in UAE?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
On our current journey we’ll be travelling from Oman to UAE, before moving on to Bahrain. Hopefully this will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in UAE?
Yes, wild camping is fine in UAE.
If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know!
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