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United Arab Emirates

Postby mehran on Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:50 am



While the United Arab Emirates (UAE) these days appears to be little more than a stage for Dubai to strut its increasingly crazy stuff, there’s far more to this fabulous little federation than Disneyesque dioramas. The UAE is a contradictory destination, an Islamic state where the DJs’ turntables stop spinning just before the muezzins’ morning call to prayer can be heard, and where a traditional Bedouin lifestyle and customs continue alongside a very Western version of rampant consumerism. While many visitors marvel at the fantastic (in the true sense of the word) hotel and real estate projects, the real wonder is how the savvy sheikhs manage to harmonise such disparate and seemingly opposing forces.


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Re: United Arab Emirates

Postby Jason on Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:55 pm

Well, Dubai is considering one of the wonder in the world because it has some of the incredible places and buildings. It developed the most stunning and the highest building that is Burj Khalifa and has turn into a major tourist destination and continues to attract tourists.
I’d definitely recommend travelers to take a tour towards this place.
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Re: United Arab Emirates

Postby addyedge on Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:04 am

The UAE is a federation of seven emirates (equivalent to principalities), each controlled by a genetic emir, with 1 nationwide chief executive. The ingredient emirates are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. The investment is Abu Dhabi, which is also the state middle of governmental, commercial, and social activities.
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Re: United Arab Emirates

Postby joyanu on Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:21 am

CLIMATE: The United Arab Emirates has an arid subtropical climate with humidity exceeding 85% on the coast. Rainfall is limited and erratic with an annual average precipitation ranging from 25 mm (1 inch) to 925 mm (5 inches) and droughts are also common. The wettest months are February and March while the prevailing winds include the cool Shamal from the northeast and the Khamsin from the south which produces sandstorms. Average temperature ranges in Sharjah are from 12 to 23 degrees Celsius (54 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit) in January to 28 to 38 degrees Celsius (82 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit) in August.
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Re: United Arab Emirates

Postby PatriciaH on Fri May 04, 2012 5:08 am

Getting a travel visa to go to UAE is really a simple process, and depending on the country you reside in, it can usually be done upon your arrival at the airport.
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