Rest in the UAE is like a trip to Ferrari: brightly, qualitatively, prestigious. And even if you are not a millionaire who prefers to relax in Palma-Jumeira's hotels (bulk islands), a decent class hotel you can always find here. If only because it is much more difficult to find a bad hotel. Now the prices of seven-day holidays in the 5-star "All Inclusive" start from 165,000 for two adults. Four and three stars will cost cheaper. And at the same time they will still be a very good level. Just need to understand that if you have chosen a holiday in Dubai - the most expensive UAE Emirate, then your chic hotel at an affordable price will be quite far from the beach. And the sea from the window you can see only if you live high enough. However, free shuttles to the beaches go from hotels. And although the beaches here are simply gorgeous, wide, with small white sand, with the purest turquoise water of the Persian Gulf, not every tourist goes back to the schedule every morning. First, because in the hotel itself there is something to do. As a rule, there are a whole chain of pools with sea water, comfortable sun beds, bars and other entertainment. Many hotels are located on the roof. Because Dubai is a city of skyscrapers. Here everything seeks to swell, not styling. On the beach can be quite hot, and with alcohol there will not be very relaxing. Secondly, the shuttle to the beaches is almost every hotel, but they need to be recorded in advance, because the places on the bus are limited, and the shuttle walks there on a clear schedule: one in the morning is lucky on the paid beach, the other is free. Back will be brought after noon. And on Wednesdays and Sundays on a paid beach, men are not allowed at all: these days are given under the bathing of Arab women.
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If you have chosen a vacation in Sharjah, there is an opportunity to settle for acceptable money and at the hotel on the first line. Since in this emirate the absolute "dry law": alcohol here can not be plugged here not only on the beaches, but also in cafes and restaurants - prices for accommodation here are noticeably lower than in Dubai. In Sharjah and the dress code is much striking. If in Dubai Tourist in shorts and T-shirt is a common phenomenon, then in Sharjah for it, you can get a fine. To do without financial losses, it is better to appear on the street in clothes covering the knees, shoulders and neckline. But here is well resting with children. Many hotels have not only children's pools and amusement parks, but also a special children's menu in restaurants. In Shah, more beaches than in Dubai, as the emirate goes both to the Persian Bay and Oman. But some hotels here are located away from the city infrastructure, and to get to the "civilization" in the form of shops and pleasure zones, you need to use a taxi. In Dubai, the most convenient means of movement is the metro.
There is still such a wonderful emirate Matryoshka Ajman, who is inside the Emirate of Sharjah, but has his way out to the shores of the Persian Gulf. Prices for accommodation here are even lower than in Sharjah, but the rules are not so strict. There is no "dry law" and even there is a store selling alcohol. The girl may appear on the street in Sarafan without sad consequences, but the mini skirt will not appreciate here. Of the Ajman, it is easy to get to both Sharjah with her palaces and to Dubai with its shops and skyscrapers.
Skyscraper "Burj-Khalifa"
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But if you want quite eastern exotic, then Emirate Fujaira will suit this. It is still almost no urbanized emirate. Skyscrapers are rare here, but there are real global Arab fortresses and mosques. And Fujairah is called the greatest emirate, because here is natural oasis with thickets of palm trees, and alleys not lined with Lineberry. Hotels here are high class, but, as a rule, they are separately standing, there are no infrastructure outside them. Everything you need for life and recreation is inside. And on the coast of Fujairah there are coral reefs, so the diving lovers need here.
What to see.
Ask anyone who goes to the UAE, what would he want to see, and the first three answers guessed everyone. Of course, this is the "Burj Khalifa" tower, whose spire lies right into the sky, the seven-star hotel "Parus" and the island of Palm. And all this is concentrated in Dubai. There may be options depending on the addictions and interests. But "Burj Khalifa" is always in the first place. Because it is the highest skyscraper in the world, its height is 828 meters. Of these, the inhabited floors end at a rate of 584 meters, follows the 244-meter metal spire. Not everyone can afford to take the room at the hotel of this tower, but everyone can rise to one of the three viewing sites of the tower. The platforms are located on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors of the building. The top is at an altitude of 555 meters. Tickets are better to purchase in advance, so they will cost cheaper - from 135 dirhams (about $ 37) to 180 dirhams ($ 49) depending on what site to acquire them. But even having a ticket on hand, in line to elevators will have to spend 40 minutes. Eyewitnesses assure that it is better to climb the site at night: then from there, it opens just an enchanting view of the sparkling Dubai lights and singing fountains below. In the afternoon, a stunning review, but - on the numerous roofs of the surrounding skyscrapers. By the way, at the foot of "Burj Khalifa" is the largest shopping center of the UAE - Dubai Mall. It has a huge number of brand clothing stores, but prices for it are even higher than in Moscow. Tourists of middle wealth go there for souvenirs and just to admire the huge waterfall, fountains, aquarium. Enjoy luxury and comfort.
To take pictures with the hotel "Parus" anyone maybe anyone, he goes into the Persian Bay near the central beach of Dubai. And on the island of Palm, they advise you to get through a taxi and monorail road. They say the monorail opens just a magnificent view of the surrounding beauty. Walking along the expensive villas and hotels you can please. Just come there in restaurants and shops do not advise: prices bite very pain.
Park "World Ferrari" in Abu Dhabi
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As for other sights of Dubai, here, as they say, everything is on an amateur. Someone is interested in the Golden Market of Dubai (Gold Souk), which is in the Al-Dagaya quarter. Even those who do not seek to buy the next gold ring come here to admire the unique jewelry: a bracelet-record holder "Taiba Star" weighing 58 kg, the most expensive earrings in the world, golden dresses, door handles, hangers, etc. . Unlike Dubai Mall shopping center, where everything is collected under one huge roof, the golden market is the plexus of the streets where about 300 jewelry stores are located. Most comes here just like a museum. Moreover, the owners of the stores do not prohibit looking at and even photograph their treasures.
Those who love East for his color can go to the historic district of Dubai Bastakia. This island of Iranian development in the midst of skyscrapers appeared in the XIX century, when the pearls from Persia began to settle here. Narrow streets, low clay whitewashed houses with wooden carvings and plaster stucco. On the first floors of the buildings there are souvenir shops, cafes and antique shops. As in any old town, here a plot of a fortress wall, Fort al-Fahidi. Several small, but interesting museums - for example, the Museum of Coins and the Museum of Coffee ...
Among the places that are also called among the mandatory views in Dubai, the Lost Chambers Aquarium, which is located on the lower floor of the Atlantis Hotel. A huge aquarium imitates the sunken city. It is said that the aquarium architecture reproduces the streets of the ancient Atlantis. Indeed, during the construction of the hotel on the bulk islands, a complex network of streets who went under water thousands of years ago was discovered. There was an assumption that this is the lost Atlantis ...
But to take a look at the world's largest closed fleet, you will have to go to Abu Dhabi. It is here that the Park "World Ferrari", whose huge red roof in the style of a racing car, they say, can be seen even from space. On the square of 200,000 m², car exposure collected, more than 20 rides. And all this is dedicated to the car "Ferrari". Here is the most complete collection of the Ferrari series, the fastest American hill in the world, reaching the speed of 240 km / h approximately 4.9 seconds, - Formula Rossa, racing simulators and a racing school, as well as a movie display of a miracle film -Automobile. A ticket to this car kingdom costs 225 dirhams (approximately 62 dollars). If you got to Abu Dhabi, go through the fountain embankment, enjoy.
In Sharjah, as well as in Dubai, there is a large aquarium, and the golden market, and singing fountains, and large shopping centers. At the same time, prices in the Mollah of this Emirate are an order of magnitude lower than in Dubai. Shopaholiki go shopping exactly here. And here there is a royal fort 1820 buildings with a museum inside. The biggest in the UAE Mosque of the King Faisala, which holds three thousand praying. The Palace Complex, the once former beach residence Sheikh Said Bin Hamneda Al Casimi. The palaces in the style of Arabic architecture were erected in 1898-1901. Now there is a museum with original interiors and a collection of unique items of life.
In the Arab Emirates, rather strict rules of behavior in public places
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What you need to know
In the Arab Emirates, rather strict rules of behavior in public places. About the fact that men are better not to appear on the street in shorts, and women - with open legs and neckline, know, probably, everything. As about the fact that alcoholic drinks on people are better not to plug. But here there are still many different "impossible." You can not divert with local women on the streets, even to find out the way. It is impossible to take pictures of the local population without their consent, and this concerns even random passers-by who fell into your frame. For active games on the beach, for example, in the beach volleyball, you can get a fine. As for too close communication on the beach with neighbors. In the Emirates Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al-Khaima charges tourist tax from all tourists living in hotels of any star, including apartments in the amount of 15 Dirhams per day for each room in the room.
Many hotels require deposit for a period of stay. It can be from 10 dollars a day to 400 - depending on the hotel level. The deposit can be avoided if you ask to free the minibar and disable the phone in the room.