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Dubai Shopping Festival
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A place. A feeling.
Welcome to the UAE
Seven emirates, one country: from the dunes of Liwa to the peaks above Ras Al Khaimah, from the creek where Dubai began to the white arcades of Abu Dhabi. Start with a feeling and we will show you the place.
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What's on
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Early December
Abu Dhabi
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Sharjah International Book Fair
November
Sharjah
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Sheikh Zayed Festival
November to March
Abu Dhabi
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Al Dhafra Festival
December
Abu Dhabi
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Adventure
Jebel Jais season
November to March
Ras Al Khaimah
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Where to stay
See all staysSaadiyat Island · Abu DhabiSaadiyat Lagoon Resort & Spa★★★★★ 9.2 · 2,841 reviews
Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai · DubaiCreekside Heritage House★★★★ 9.1 · 1,288 reviews
Hatta · DubaiHatta Mountain Lodge★★★★ 9.3 · 508 reviews
Liwa, Al Dhafra · Abu DhabiLiwa Dune Camp★★★★ 9.4 · 612 reviews
Al Mureijah · SharjahHeart of Sharjah Courtyard★★★★ 9.0 · 731 reviews
Downtown Dubai · DubaiDowntown Skyline Suites★★★★★ 9.0 · 4,102 reviews
When to visit
December – February · ~24°CWinterThe season everyone comes for: clear skies, cool evenings, desert camps and open-air festivals.
March – May · ~34°CSpringWarming quickly. Beaches, marinas and early mornings in the dunes before the heat.
June – September · ~42°CSummerHot, quiet and good value. Indoor museums, water parks and the cooler mountains of Ras Al Khaimah.
October – November · ~34°CAutumnThe heat lets go. Beach days return and the calendar fills with the first festivals.
Temperatures are typical daytime highs.
Things to do
Heritage & forts · Abu DhabiFalaj walk, Al Ain Oasis Half dayFree
Heritage & forts · DubaiCross the Creek by abra 20 minutesFrom AED 1
Coast & islands · SharjahKalba's old mangroves by kayak 3 hoursFrom AED 140
Desert & dunes · SharjahFossil dunes and Bronze Age tombs, Mleiha Half dayFrom AED 175
Heritage & forts · FujairahAl Bidyah, the oldest mosque 1 hourFree
Wellness & slow days · DubaiA hammam afternoon 2 hoursFrom AED 350
Explore our emirates
Abu Dhabi
The capital, at its own pace
The federal capital and by far the largest emirate, reaching from the corniche and the islands of the Gulf to the oases of Al Ain and the dunes of the Empty Quarter. It holds the country's grandest mosque and its most ambitious museums, and it is still the emirate where you can drive an hour and find nobody.
Got a question? Here's an answer
When is the best time to visit the UAE?
From late October to April the days are warm rather than hot and most outdoor experiences run. June to September is much hotter: indoor attractions, beaches at dawn and the Hajar mountains are the better plan then.
Do I need a visa?
It depends on your passport. Check the official entry channels before you book: VisitUAE does not issue entry permission.
How do I get between the emirates?
By road. The seven emirates are linked by sealed highways, and most journeys between them take from half an hour to a couple of hours. The platform sells transfers, and the trip planner measures each leg for you.
What currency is used?
The UAE dirham (AED), which is pegged to the US dollar at about 3.67.
What should I wear?
Dress comfortably, but cover shoulders and knees at mosques and heritage sites. Swimwear is for beaches and pools.
Can I book tickets, stays and tours together?
Yes. Tickets, stays and tours go into one basket.
Your whole trip, in one place
Add the places you like, see the drive between them and keep every day of the trip together, then book it from one basket.
