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United Arab Emirates is located in the Arab Gulf region. It is adjoined by the KSA, Oman and Qatar.
Terrains
UAE total area is 83600 square km and the third largest country in terms of size in the Arab Gulf after KSA and Oman. Most of the
country consists of desert especially Al Gharbia while agricultural oases are located in Al Ain and Liwa.
There are mountainous rocky terrains in Al Ain most notably of which is the 1220 meter high Jabal Hafeet. Al Hajar Mountain is in
Ras Al Khaimah and its height is 2438 meters. The coasts of the country are all sand beaches except of RAK, Fujairah and Khor
Fakkan.
Famous Islands
Yas Island It is located in Abu Dhabi and famous for Formula-1 event
Saadiyat Island It is the Cultural District of Abu Dhabi and famous for important universities
Das Island Located in Abu Dhabi, it has country’s important oil fields
Al Mariah Island Nearest to Abu Dhabi city. ‘Global Market Square’ is the Island’s commercial center
Al Reem Island It is located in Abu Dhabi and famous for Sky scrapers
On the entrance of AUH city right on Maqta. One of the oldest islands in the Arab Gulf Region with ruins
Umm Al Nar Island going back to thousands of years & now having important oil facilities.
Dalma Island In Abu Dhabi, inhabited thousands of years ago & accessible by air (30 minutes flight) or sea only.
Sir Bani Yas Island A natural reserve with green scenery and with an airport in Abu Dhabi
Hodairyat Island Close to Al Bateen beach in the west Abu Dhabi city.
Sinniyah Island Umm Ul Quwain
Al Hamra Island Ras Al Khaimah.
UAE Flag
The flag is rectangular in shape. Red color is attached with the pole. Top horizontal rectangle is green, middle is white and the
bottom is black. It has four colors, Red, Green, White and Black.
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Flag Day is 3 of November and it is a memory of HH Sh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan ascending to the throne.
Flag Color Symbols
Red symbolizes the Green symbolizes the development, value, rich green environment,
sacrifices of the previous growth and prosperity
generation White symbolizes kindness, generosity and munificence of UAE people
Dos Don’ts
Learn the history of the United Arab Emirates Talk about political issues with any of the passengers
Learn all the main landmarks in each Emirate of the country Speaking negatively about Country or the government
Be keen to learn the Arabic language and to communicate with Eat in public places during the month of Ramadan under
customers in Arabic any circumstances from sunrise to sunset.
Respect the Arab & Islamic customs and traditions of UAE Insult any of the symbols of the United Arab Emirates
Learn the religious, Social and National occasions of the UAE and Dress in a manner that contradicts the Arabic and Islamic
deal with it according to the Islamic customs and traditions. customs and traditions
Show respect and appreciation for the rulers of the UAE and the Exercise any acts contrary to good morals or Misuse the
flag. flag of the UAE
Taxi driver is not allowed for roaming with tourists as a tour guide in the tourist sites.
Saadiyat Island is famous for cultural landmarks like ‘Zayed National Museum’, ‘The Louvre’ and ‘The Guggenheim’.
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority is responsible for promoting tourism. It organizes cultural, intellectual and artistic
events.
Museums
1 Zayed National Museum Saadiyat Island
2 The Louvre Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island
3 The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island
4 Al Ain Palace Museum former palace of UAE founder
5 Dubai Museum Fahidi Fort in the heart of Dubai
6 Sharjah Museum Sharjah
7 Al Majarrah Museum Sharjah
8 Ajman Museum Ajman Fort
9 UAQ Museum UAQ Fort
10 RAK Museum Old neighborhood of RAK Fort
11 Al Ain National Museum near Sultan Bin Zayed Fort (Eastern Fort)
Dubai World Trade Center is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, A number of exhibitions are held here every year
Dubai Metro is the world first driverless train in Dubai. It has a Green and Red Line
Nol is a smart card used in different transportation services in Dubai like Metro, Buses and taxis.
Air Arabia is a low-cost carrier based in Sharjah. (Cheapest airline)
Sports Events
Formula 1 Held annually in Yas Island
Camel Festival Al Wathba, Madinat Zayed, Sweihan
Dubai World Cup Meydan Racecourse Nad Al Sheiba Dubai
Sports Landmarks
Zayed Sports City Arab Gulf St near Grand Mosque
Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium Near Jimmi Mall Hamdan Bin Muhammad St Al Ain
Ferrari World Yas Island
AUH Equestrian Club Shakhbout Bin Sultan St
Budhib Endurance Al Khatam South East of AUH
Emirates Endurance Village Al Wathba South East of AUH
Emirates Sailing School Dalma St AUH
Touristic Festivals
Summer Festival Abu Dhabi ADNEC in du Arena
AUH Swimming Festival Emirates Palace Hotel
Liwa Date Festival Liwa
Eid Festival All over the emirate
Dubai Summer Surprises All over the emirate
Sharjah Science Festival Sharjah Expo Centre
Sharjah Light Festival: Sharjah
Sharjah International Horse Festival Sharjah
Archaeological Sites
UAE has a deep-rooted history of more than thousand years. It has more than 330 archaeological sites and historical buildings.
The population of this region entered into Islam in seventh century (622 AC)
Hafeet Tomb Jabal Hafeet ( in World Heritage List 2011)
Umm Al Nar Umm Al Nar island on entrance of capital near Maqta Bridge
Hilli Site In Al Ain suburbs
Al Qusais Border of Dubai and Sharjah near MBZ St
Jumeirah Dubai
Maliha Dhaid route Sharjah
Mowaileh Sharjah near University City
Mowaihat Ajman in Mowaihat area
Masfout Ajman (South East as part of Al Hajar Mountain range)
Al Keabe Island UAQ (dates back to Neolithic period)
Al Badiyah Mosque Fujairah (oldest mosque in UAE)
Qidfa’ Site Fujairah
Julphur Ras Al Khaimah
Shaml Ras Al Khaimah
Hajar Mountains Ras Al Khaimah
Global Village Event Held annually in Dubai
Qasar Al Hosn Festival Abu Dhabi
Miracle Park Dubai
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HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the founder of UAE. He was born on May 6, 1918 in Al Ain.
National Day 2 Dec, 1971
Official currency of UAE is AED( Arab Emirates Dirham)
Smallest paper currency note is AED 5 and the Biggest currency note is AED 1000
Coins of 1 fills, 5 fills and 10 fills are rarely seen and their color is bronze
Coins of 25 fills, 50 fills and 1 Dirham are available and their color is silver.
Climate
Temperature and humidity are high in summer and rain season is between November and March
Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate and Ajman is the smallest emirate (in terms of area)
Most of the agricultural oases are located in Al Ain and Liwa.
The word Abu Dhabi means ‘Father of Deer’.
UAE is the member of UN, ‘League of Arab States’ and ‘Cooperation Council of Arab States’
The mountain range of the country is spread in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Khor Fakkan area.
The old name of Madinat Zayed (Western Region) is Bida Zayed.
The world’s tallest building ‘Burj Khalifa’ is in Dubai and its height is 828m (830 Meters to tip).
The national airline of UAE is ‘Ettihad Airways’.
UAE Coins
1 Fills Bronze Rarely Used Date Palms
5 Fills Bronze Rarely Used Fish
10 Fills Bronze Rarely Used Dhow/Ship
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Sharjah is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the UAE, the emirates borders with Dubai in south, Ajman and Um Al Quwain in
north, Ras Al Khaimah in east. It is the only emirate that overlooks the coastline on the Arabian Gulf from the west and the gulf of
Oman (Indian Ocean) from the East, with the Sharjah coastal towns of Kalba and Khor Fakkan.
Islam is the official religion of UAE. Allah sent Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, 1400 years ago with the merciful global
message of Islam, to bring people out of darkness into light. Islam calls for surrendering to, believing in and worshiping Allah and
the Shahadah, ‘’ There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah’’ is the path to converting to Islam and is the
first pillar of the five pillars of Islam after which come Prayer (Salat), Fasting, Zakat and Hajj.
There are five pillars in Islam
1. Shahadah
It is saying ’’ There is no God but Allah, and Mohammad is the messenger of Allah’’ which declares the belief in the oneness of
God and the acceptance of Mohammad is Allah’ prophet. This testimony assures converting to Islam and grants entering the
Heaven at the Day of Judgment
2. Prayer (Salat)
It is the second pillar of Islam and the most important after Shahadah. It is five times a day. Wudhu (ablution) is must for
prayer.
i. Fajr Prayer is prayed before sunrise.
ii. Dhuhr Prayer is prayed at noon when the sun is in middle of the sky.
iii. Asr Prayer is prayed when the sun inclines from the middle of the sky.
iv. Maghrib Prayer is prayed just after the sunset.
v. Isha Prayer is prayed shortly after the Maghrib when the darkness completely falls.
3. Zakat
It is the third pillar of Islam where rich Muslims pay a small percentage to the poor. Zakat Fund in Abu Dhabi is in Mushrif area on
Arabian Gulf Street.
4. Fasting in Ramadan
It is to refrain from eating and drinking etc from dawn to sunset. Muslims fast in this month to get closer to Allah. Suhour and
Taraweeh are the manifestations of Ramadan.
5. Haj to Kaaba in Makkah
It is the fifth pillar of Islam and means heading to Kaaba in Saudi Arabia to perform specific rituals in definite time.
Adhan is the calling Muslims for prayers by the muezzin form the minaret five times a day at the time of prayer.
Day of Arafah is the day that comes before Eid Ul Azha. Pilgrims assemble on the plain of Arafat and it is Sunnah that Muslims
other than the pilgrims fast on this day.
In Islam, male can handshake with male and female with female only, except close relatives like mother and sister
Isra Wal Mi’raj: Ascending of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH to the Heaven
Eid Ul Fitar: Muslim festival after the fasting month of Ramadan
Mawlid: The Birth of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH