EMBASSY OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 3522 International Court NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20008 T: 202 243 2400 E: info@uaeembassy-usa.org W: uae-embassy.org
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2024 EST.): 11,027,129 • CAPITAL: Abu Dhabi • MAIN CITIES: Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, Kalba • VISA: A tourist visa is granted on arrival for stays of up to 30 days. Passports must be valid for six months from the date of arrival and have one blank page. Visitors are advised to read the UAE’s immigration laws before traveling
• HEALTH: No vaccinations are required • CURRENCY: Emirati dirham (AED), pegged to the US dollar. Travelers checks are easy to exchange in hotels or banks. Major credit cards are widely accepted • TIPPING: 10-15% is customary for good service • TIME: GMT+4 • ELECTRICITY: 230 volts. An adapter is required • DRIVING: On right. US driver’s license is accepted • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2025): (Including approx. dates) Jan 1; Mar 31; Apr 1, 2; Jun 6-8, 27; Sept 5; Dec 2-3 • LANGUAGE: Arabic. English is also widely spoken • RELIGION: Islam. The UAE permits freedom of worship as long as it does not confl ict with public policy or morals • COUNTRY DIAL CODE: +971
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAYS: Zayed International (Abu Dhabi) (AUH) Dubai International (DXB) Sharjah International (SHJ) Al Ain International (AAN) Fujairah International (FJR)
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
IRAN PERSIAN GULF Q ATA R Ras al-Khaimah
Umm al-Quwain Sharjah Dubai
Ajman Fujairah
Abu Dhabi
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