United Arab Emirates

Middle East

Currency: AED

Language: Arabic

The UAE runs from the towers and malls of Dubai to the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah and the desert interior of Abu Dhabi. It is a short-stay destination for most visitors, often as a stopover, with high summer heat pushing activity indoors from June to September. Distances between emirates are covered easily by road.

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Shoulder, Summer

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Cities

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the UAE capital, quieter and more spread out than Dubai, built on an island with a long corniche. Its cultural projects, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, sit on Saadiyat Island. The Liwa desert and the Empty Quarter dunes are a two-hour drive inland.

Dubai

Dubai is spread along the coast, with the old creek district of Deira and Bur Dubai at one end and the towers of Downtown and Marina at the other. The metro and taxis link them; walking between districts is not realistic. Desert trips start an hour inland.

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Shoulder: Heat building, still workable outdoors early and late.
Summer: Extreme heat and humidity; indoor attractions only.
Cool season: Warm days and comfortable evenings; the main season.

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