TOURS IN ABU DHABI

TOURS IN ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi is the second largest city of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is both the federal capital and the capital of the UAE. Situated on the T-shaped Island and surrounded by desert coast of the Persian Gulf, this is the second most populated city of Emirates and home to futuristic skyscrapers. Abu Dhabi is beautiful place.

Before the discovery of oil reserves, the pearl industry flourished in the city. Abu Dhabi is stretched along the harbour, and traditional wooden dhows that were used for pearl diving as well as fishing can still be found there.

Various direct flights from the major cities of India take around 2 to 4 hours to reach the Abu Dhabi International Airport and the Al Ain International Airport. Eithad Airways, the prime airline of the UAE, along with international carriers like Air India Express. Jet Airways and Air India, takes numerous passengers year long to this desirable tourist destination.

The city has preserved its rich cultural heritage in the form of various historical sites like Al Maqtaa Fort, Bateen Shipyard, Heritage Village, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and The Corniche. Moreover, it boasts of popular tourist attractions like Qasr Al-Hosn, Cultural Foundation center, Al Ain National Museum and Women's Handicraft Centre to name a few that are regularly visited by tourists.

 

Tourist Places

Al Maqtaa Fort

Bateen Shipyard

Dhow Cruising

Heritage Village

Khalifa Park

Old Airport Garden

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

The Emirates Palace Hotel

Qasr al-Hosn

The Corniche and etc.,..

Information

Entry requirements for UK nationals: Citizens of the UK  will be granted a free of charge visit visa on arrival in the UAE. Visas are valid for 60 days. British passports not endorsed British Citizen must hold tickets and documents for next destination and have a sponsor in the UAE to cover their stay.

Entry requirements for New Zealand nationals: New Zealand nationals require a visa that is valid for a stay of up to 30 days. This may be obtained at the point of entry.

Passport/Visa Note: All visitors to the United Arab Emirates must hold a passport that is valid for three months from the date of entry. All passport photographs are to be recent color photographs. Visitors must hold documents and tickets needed for their next destination.

Health: No vaccinations are required for entry to the UAE, however a certificate is required for cholera and yellow fever if arriving from an affected area.

Customs: The Emirates states are all Muslim, therefore alcohol is not served except in hotels. It is an offense to drink or be drunk in public and penalties are severe. Dress and behavior should be modest, particularly during the month of Ramadan when it is disrespectful to smoke, drink or eat in public between sunrise and sunset.

Communications: The International code for the United Arab Emirates is +971. The outgoing international code is 00. City codes must also be dialed . Calls made within each state are free of charge. The Etiolated mobile phone network provides wide GSM900 coverage throughout the country and Internet cafes are widely available. 

Furthar information

www.visitabudhabi.ae

www.abudhabi.com

www.traveleye.com