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| UNITED ARAB EMPIRATES |
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| The United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven emirates; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. It boasts mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing and Bedouin markets, all packed into a relatively compact area. |
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| This is one of the most advanced, relaxed and welcoming of the Gulf States. Visitors can experience the luxury of flashy seaside hotels next to gleaming skyscrapers, dabble in duty-free shopping and water sports or head into the desert on the fringes of the aptly named 'Empty Quarter' for a feel of the Bedouin way of life. |
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| The local currency is the Dirham (DHS) and Dubai is an hour and a half behind Indian Standard Time. Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates but, as you will find, English is widely spoken in every city. |
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