United Arab Emirates Travel Guide

General Information

• UAE Culture & Heritage - The official website for the Ministry of Information & Culture in the UAE.

• Public Safety Announcements - Up-to-date information on entry requirements and any travel announcements issued by the U.S. government.

• United Arab Emirates Country Guide - Everything you need to know about the United Arab Emirates and its people.

• Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• Country Map - Map of the United Arab Emirates.

Getting There & Around

• Gulf Air - Abu Dhabi based airline linking several Middle Eastern destinations.

• UAE - UAE Ministry of Information transportation guide

• Emirates - Dubai-based airline providing daily non-stop service from New York and London to Dubai.

Hotels & Restaurants

• United Arab Emirates Hotels - Comprehensive list of UAE hotels.

News & Culture

• UAE Interact - UAE Ministry of Information’s official news and information site

• Gulf News - English language news from the region.

Travel & Tourism

• UAE Nightlife - Listing of bars and nightclubs throughout the UAE (including Al Ain).

• UAE Traveler Information - Travel and tourism news from The Emirates Network (TEN)

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