The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven states formed in 1971 by the then Trucial States. Since then, it has grown from a quiet backwater to one of the Middle East’s most important economic centres. The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. It has a rich history dating back to a thousand years. This unique destination is both a dynamic business centre and a tourist paradise, offering more attractions, shopping, fine dining and quality hotels. The UAE offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. The emirates embrace a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to glittering sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls.
Perfect location
UAE enjoys, without a doubt, one of the best locations on the planet. Situated halfway between Europe and Asia, few destinations take more than 8 hours direct flying time to or from the UAE. Just overnight from London, four hours from Nairobi, three hours from Mumbai, 8 hours from Hong Kong and a direct flight from the United States or Australia, UAE is definitely a destination of choice for vacationing, living and business.
The climate in the UAE is usually hot and sunny as it is situated in the middle of the Arabian Desert. The hottest season is between May and September where the added advantage is virtually no rainfall. The coolest season is December to February, with the wettest months being February and March.
Those looking for heat, sun and sand can expect daily temperatures to rise to around 39°C / 102°F to 40°C / 104°F during the hot season. During this period there is little or no rainfall, therefore making the heat much more comfortable than with heat and humidity combined.
UAE’s cooler season runs from December to February. During this period there is still plenty of sunshine but temperatures will average around 23°C / 73°F and great for outside activities such as golfing, relaxing on the beaches and sightseeing.
