🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Dubai’s skyline, Abu Dhabi’s culture, and a major long-haul stopover hub.
The UAE built a global travel hub almost from scratch: Dubai’s skyline and shopping, Abu Dhabi’s museums and mosques, and desert excursions all sit within an easy stopover on many long-haul routes.
Best Time to Visit
November to March, avoiding the extreme summer heat.
Weather & Climate
Desert climate with extremely hot summers (often 40°C+/104°F+) and warm, pleasant winters, which is why the peak tourist season runs November through March.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Top Cities
Entry & Visa Guidance
Many nationalities receive a visa on arrival or visa-free entry for tourism; check current UAE immigration rules before booking.
Getting There & Around
Dubai's Metro is modern and efficient; taxis and ride-hailing apps are widely used and reasonably priced. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are about 90 minutes apart by car or bus.
Main Airports
Major Airlines
Approximate Travel Budget
A relatively expensive destination by regional standards: budget $60–90/day, $150+/day for a luxury-leaning trip.
Local Customs & Culture
Public displays of affection, alcohol consumption outside licensed venues, and immodest dress outside resorts are best avoided out of respect for local law and custom.
Food
A genuinely international food scene reflecting the UAE's large expatriate population, alongside Emirati specialties like machboos and luqaimat.
Safety & Travel Advice
The UAE sees very little crime; local laws are conservative by Western standards, so dress modestly outside beach/pool areas and away from tourist resorts.
Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates
Free tools for flight times, time differences, budget, money and plugs.
- Flight Duration CalculatorWork out real flight time across time zones.
- Time Zone ConverterFind the time in another city instantly.
- Trip Budget CalculatorEstimate your total trip cost, item by item.
- Currency ConverterConvert prices between currencies at indicative rates.
- Travel Plug & Voltage CheckerCheck if you need a plug adapter or voltage converter.
- Jet Lag CalculatorEstimate how many days you need to beat jet lag.
