United Arab Emirates information
โน๏ธย General Information about United Arab Emirates
About United Arab Emirates
The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic
United Arab Emirates uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (symbol: ?.?), code AED.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 dirhams. Dirham is subdivided into 100 filses. Coins come in denominations of 1 dirham and 50 and 25 filses.
Automatic teller machines are very common in United Arab Emirates. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in United Arab Emirates is on average 6.9 Mbps. WiFi coverage in United Arab Emirates is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 99.02 AED, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 0 telecoms: . United Arab Emirates uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in United Arab Emirates upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call United Arab Emirates, dial +, then 971 (the country code for United Arab Emirates), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within United Arab Emirates, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
In United Arab Emirates you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on undivided highways, 100-140 km/h (62-86 mph) on motorways, 100-140 km/h (62-86 mph) on expressways and 50-60 km/h (31-37 mph) in all built-up areas. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.00%.
๐ตย Budget travel for United Arab Emirates?
City
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Minimum price
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Maximum price
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Dubai
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$562.00
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$708.00
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๐ย What time is it in United Arab Emirates?
19:13:30
๐ย Do I need visa for United Arab Emirates?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of United Arab Emirates and the process is quite simple
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in United Arab Emirates?
Temperatures in United Arab Emirates (centigrade)
Rainfalls in United Arab Emirates
๐ย What regulations are in United Arab Emirates?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Same as prohibited to import list.
Abu Dhabi General Directorate of Customs
Dubai Customs
Sharjah Customs
Department of Ports & Customs - Ajman
Ras al-Khaimah Customs Department
Port of Fujairah
Umm al-Qaiwain Customs
Import regulations
Tobacco:400 cigarettes;
Tobacco:50 cigars; or
Tobacco:500 grams of tobacco.
Alcohol:Travellers may bring in any currency and money up to AED40,000.
Currency:Travellers may bring in any currency and money up to AED40,000.
Other items:Gifts whose value does not exceed AED3000.
Other items:Personal belongings, including phones, portable music equipment, sports equipment, and wheelchairs.
Narcotic drugs such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, and hallucination pills.
Paan and naswar.
Offensive weapons, such as swords, stealth knives, flick knives, knuckle dusters, and other martial arts equipment.
Air pressure weapons and electric shock devices.
Fireworks.
Non-commercially produced cooked foods, meats, and slaughtered birds.
Radioactive materials.
Gambling tools and equipment.
Printed publications, paintings, photographs, books, and other media which contradict Islamic teaching and decency.
Any media which may deliberately imply immorality and turmoil.
Items considered to be involved with Black Magic and Witchcraft.
Goods from boycotted countries.
Goods of Israeli manufacturing origin.
Counterfeit and fake goods.
Forged and counterfeit currency.
Rhino horn or ivory.
Three layer fishing nets.
Original engravings, prints, lithographs, sculptures and statues.
Used, reconditioned and invalid tyres.
Cooked and homemade foods.
Military weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
Up to 3 months' supply of prescription medication for personal use.
Endangered species and their derivative products require permission from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
All pets are subject to importation requirements, and some may be prohibited. For further information, please visit theMinistry of Climate Change and Environment.
Certain plants and their produce are restricted. For further information, please visit theMinistry of Climate Change and Environment.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in the UAE, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to the UAE, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
Dengue cases have been reported in the UAE. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been found in the Middle East. For further information, please visit the CDCย MERS Advice.