Dubai Bonanza With Abu Dhabi

• The United Arab Emirates is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East. 
• It is located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, while also having maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran. 
• The United Arab Emirates in an elective monarchy formed from a federation of Seven Emirates, consisting of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. 
• Each emirate is governed by a ruler and together the rulers form the Federal Supreme Council.
• Islam is the official religion and Arabic is the official language. 
• The UAE oil and natural gas reserves are the world’s sixth and seventh largest, respectively. 
• Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi and the country’s first president, oversaw the development of the Emirates by investing oil revenues into healthcare, education, and infrastructure. 
• The UAE has the most diversified economy among the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. 
• In the 21st century, the country has become less reliant on oil and gas and is economically focusing on tourism and business. 

• Stone tools recovered revel a settlement of people from Africa some 127,000 years ago and a stone tool used for butchering animals discovered on the Arabian coast suggests an even older habitation from 130000 years ago. 
• There are six periods of human settlement with distinctive behaviors in the region before Islam, which include the Hafit period from 3200 to 2600 BCE, the Umm Al Nar Culture from 2600 to 2000 BCE, and the Wadi Suq culture from 2000 to 1300 BCE. 
• The spread of Islam to the Northeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula is through to have followed directly from a letter sent by the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, to the rulers of Oman in 630 CE. 
• During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the pearling industry thrived providing both income and employment to the people of the Persian Gulf. 
• The First World War had a serve impact on the industry, but it was the economic depression of the late 1920s and early 1930s, coupled with the invention of the cultured pearl, that wiped out the trade. 
• By 1966, it had become clear the British government could no longer afford to administer, and protect the Trucial states. 
• On 24th January, 1968, British Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced the Governments decision, reaffirmed in March 1971 by Prime minister Edward Heath, to end the treaty relationships with the seven trucial sheikhdoms. 
• On 2nd December, 1971, six of emirates Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain agreed to enter into a union named the United Arab Emirates.
• Ras Al Khaimah joined later, on 10th January 1972.

• Capital City :-       Abu Dhabi
• Largest City :-       Dubai
• Official Language : -   Arabic
• Total Area :-       83600 km2
• Population :-       9,282,410 
• Currency :-       Dirham (01 USD to 3.66 AED, 01 AED to 22.6 INR)
• Calling Code :-       + 971
• Time Zone :-       UTC + 4

Dubai : -

• Dubai is the most populous city in the UAE. 
• Established in the 19th century as a small fishing village, Dubai grew into a regional trading hub from the early 20th century and grew rapidly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries with a focus on tourism and luxury. 
• It is second most in five star hotels in the world and boasts the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa which is 828 meters tall. 
• Dubai is situated on the Arab Gulf coast of the UAE and is roughly at sea level. 
• Dubai has a hot desert climate.  
• Dubai has been ruled by the Al Maktoum family since 1833, the emirate is a constitutional monarchy. 
• Dubai has one of the world’s violent crime rates, and in 2019 was ranked the seventh safest city in the world. 
• Dubai is the second most expensive city in the region and 20th most expensive city in the world. 
• One of the world’s fastest growing economies, Dubai gross domestic product is projected at over US$ 177 billion in 2021, with a growth rate of 6.1% in 2014.
• Tourism is an important part of the Dubai Government’s strategy to maintain the flow of foreign cash into the emirate. 
• Dubai has been called the “shopping capital of the Middle East”.
• Dubai alone has more than 70 shopping centers, including the world’s second largest shopping Centre, Dubai Mall. 

Abu Dhabi : -

• Abu Dhabi is the capital of United Arab Emirates. 
• Abu Dhabi name means: Abu : Father & Dhabi means Gazelle.
• Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s second most populous city after Dubai. 
• The city of Abu Dhabi is located on an Island in the Persian Gulf, off the Central west coast.
• Most of the city and the Emirate reside on the mainland connected to the rest of the country.
• The Abu Dhabi investment authority is headquartered in the city, and was the world’s 3rd largest sovereign wealth fund in 2022.
• Abu Dhabi itself has over a trillion US dollars worth of assets under management in a combination of various sovereign wealth funds headquarters there. 
• The Abu Dhabi government media office was formed in 2019 and is responsible for representing the government in the Media, organizing press conferences for the emirate and monitoring local and international media.
• The city was planned under the guidance of Sheikh Zayed by Japanese architect katsuhiko Takahashi in 1967 initially for a population of 40000.

Sharjah : -

• Sharjah is the third most populous city in the UAE.
• Sharjah is the capital of the eponymous emirate. 
• Sharjah has been ruled by the Al Qassimi dynasty since the 18th century. 
• Sharjah city center for culture and industry, and alone contributes 7.4% of the GDP of the UAE.
• The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the emirate of Sharjah without possession of an alcohol license and alcohol is not served in hotels, restaurants or other outlets in Sharjah, due to the Muslim majority in the area. 

Ras Al Khaimah : -

• Ras Al Khaimah is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
• It is the sixth largest city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ajman.
• The name Ras Al Khaimah means “the headland of the tent”.
• The northern area of the city today known as Ras Al Khaimah was previously the location of the important Islamic era settlement and port of Julfar.
• Ras Al Khaimah has been the site of continuous human habitation for 7000 years, one of the few places in country and the world where this is the case.

• The best time to visit the UAE is between the months of October and February. 
• Temperature at this time of the year is cool, requiring a light jacket or a sweater. 
• Months from June to September experience hot and humid weather conditions, which is the time for summer sales and the best time to go diving. 
• Dubai’s high season is from November to April. 
• Dubai receives fewer tourist between the months of June to August, due to the scorching temperature that can reach up to 40C*. however, with top of the range air conditioning in the hotels, malls and restaurants, there are still plenty of things to enjoy away from the sun. 

• When you are thinking to travel Dubai, you will find out plenty of direct airline option to travel this one of the most beautiful destination. 
• From Ahmedabad: Fly Dubai, Emirates, Indigo, Spice Jet are direct airline option for Dubai, Air Arabia for Sharjah & Etihad and Air Arabia option for Abu Dhabi. If you are arriving Sharjah you will drive 45 min to 01 hour to Dubai. If you are arriving in Abu Dhabi you will drive around 1.5 hours to Dubai. 
• From Bombay, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai Fly Dubai, Emirates, Indigo, Etihad, Air Arabia direct flight option available to reach UAE.

• UAE provide E Visa for all travelers. 
• Its take 07 to 10 working days. 
• Please note UAE only provide single entry visa, you will stay max 29 days in UAE.
• For Visa apply we need Return Air Ticket, 06 Months valid passport front and last page, Passport size white back ground photo, Pan Card. 
• If you are USA Valid visa holder, you will get visa on arrival. For this you have to carry credit card with you. On arrival you will pay 130 to 150 AED per person by credit card. 
• If you are USA passport holder you will get visa on arrival free of cost. 

• UAE is always offers variety of products for all age groups.
• For UAE flamingo always launch new product with new sight seeing and as per season. 
• Flamingo always recommend 06 Nights 07 Days itinerary for Family vacation or 07 Nights 08 Days itinerary. 
• Flamingo packages change as per season or as per month.

• The United Arab Emirates is a paradise for food lovers. 
• Falafel is another Middle Eastern food that’s core element of the culture’s vegetarian side.
• Man’osshe Bread available in almost every street bakery in the UAE. 
• Muhallabia is a creamy and rick milk pudding flavored with rose water and rose petals
  

• The city of Dubai embeds intermingling of traditional Islamic ethos and ultramodern lifestyle.
• Dubai is highly developed city that offers tourist almost everything they require. 
• Here are the best places to shop in Dubai that will you the ultimate shopping experience: Dubai Mall, Emirates Mall, IBN Battuta Mall, Deira City Center, Dubai Outlet Mall, Gold Souk, Burjuman Center, Wafi Mall and many more malls are available.  

Points To Be Noted For Group Tour : -

• Timing is always important for any tour. When you are travelling with Group you should be on time. Some times some sight seeing entrance ticket & timing is most important.
• Group Tour sight seeing always booked in advance and coach hours, guide everything work on time, so you should follow on tour timings.
• Group tour sightseeing will be not change as per Group demand, in case of any circumstances or in case of any sudden closer notice will come sight seeing will shuffle on tour with concern with local guide and update you accordingly with valid reason. 
• In Group tour every one have to travelling together. 
• In group tour you Lunch & Dinner everything will be well plan with arrangement of restaurant. 
• When you are travelling in group restaurant always provide buffet menu & same time provide table as per group capacity.
• You have to use all seats which allotted by Restaurant representative, if you will enjoy your meal other table staff will come and request you to sit on allotted table. 
• For Jain, No Onion, No Garlic & No Potatoes food will be serve. 
• Some times due to season time some times you have to wait out side restaurant. 
• If you book your flight your own, flight timing is different than Group timing in this case you have to pay additional transfers price or might be you will miss some of sight seeing if arrange on arrival. 
• For Hotel, International Standard Check In time is 1400 hours. During peak season time it will be 1500 hours. Check out time 1100 hours strictly follow. 
• If you are arriving early morning we will request you please book hotel on arrival day room with additional charge. 
• While hotel check in you have to submit your passport for scanning. Without scanning hotel will not provide room to guest. 
• Most of hotels have more twin rooms. If Double room is not available, will provide twin rooms only.
• Room rates are based on standard room. If you are upgrading room or hotel, supplement cost will be applicable.

For Individual Travelers Or SIC Tours : -

• When you will book with us Individual tour or SIC tour (Seat In Coach Basis), tour timing strictly follow. 
• In SIC basis tour, you will accommodate in vehicle with other members from different hotels so timing must be follow strictly. If you are not on time car will leave you. 
• There will be English speaking driver cum guide with you.
• Timing strictly follow at all places. 

• The UAE is famous for its luxurious hotels, distinctive hospitality, and diverse accommodation options. 
• UAE hotels offer visitors high quality hotel accommodations to meet all requirements of families and businessmen. 
• There are vacation hotels with Sea Views, Downtown hotels, boutique hotels, Beach and desert resorts, as well eco resorts that are located in the heart of nature reserves. 
• Luxury hotels in UAE offer unparalleled luxury with the highest standards of guest accommodation services, and are known for their spacious rooms, luxurious amenities, and highly trained staff that provides first class services.
• Business Hotels in the UAE are idea for travelers visiting the country for Business purposes, usually providing amenities and services such as meeting rooms, meeting supplies, hospitality and catering services etc. 
• Resorts in the UAE provide a full service lodging facility for tourists and are typically located in popular areas often visited for leisure or relaxation, such as beaches, deserts, in the mountains or in the city where hotel guests can take a stroll and enjoy nature as well as entertainment and recreational activities. 
• UAE also offer budget hotels for travelers with a limited budget and want to spend more on exploring places and enjoying numerous recreational experiences spread across the country. There hotels are small to medium sized hotel establishment with clean, modern and safe rooms offering basic services and amenities. 
• Tourists who wish to stay for longer periods of time in UAE can choose hotel apartments. Hotel apartments in the UAE can be categorized as standard, superior or deluxe, providing various services and facilities, including meals. Deluxe hotel apartments have luxurious and spacious guest rooms offering the highest quality accommodation. 
• Villas or holiday homes in the UAE has increased popularity over the years. Villas are ideal for tourists such as families, groups or couples who prefer the ambiance of a private and comfortable home with the services and relaxation facilities of a hotel.  

• UAE is located in center of the world map. If you are looking to vacation in combination country with UAE. There are number of beautiful countries to visit near Dubai that are rich in culture, shopping, entertainment and the sort of architectural gradeur that takes your breath away. 
• With UAE you will combine Azerbaijan, Georgia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Mauritius.

Optional Activities In UAE : -

• UAE is a country of entertainment. if you are planning for adventure activities you have to prepared list.
• From Paragliding, Jet Skiing, Wake Boarding to snorkeling and scuba diving, all adventurous things to do in UAE at its captivating beaches are truly electrifying. 
• Still, the daredevil in you is not satisfied ? Opt for an adrenaline rushing hot air balloon ride, or taste the speed with mountain biking, or test you height fear through sky diving. 
• With so many adventure sports in Dubai, you will unquestionably have a trip full of pleasures and life time reminiscences.  
• So what are you thinking, lets plan your holiday for UAE. Enjoy one of the most Vibrant, Traditional & Modern destination with Flamingo Transworld Private Limited.

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