Destination:

United Arab Emirates

Travelling there	Most of the seven emirates Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah have their own international airports, the biggest hub being Dubai International Airport (DXB). It is serviced by several major airlines and happens to be the third busiest airport in the world.
Capital city	Abu Dhabi.
Population	10.475 million.
Religion	Islam is the majority religion in the United Arab Emirates.
Language	Arabic.
Currency	United Arab Emirates dirham (AED).
Climate	The UAE is generally hot and dry. The hottest months are July and August, when average maximum temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius on the coastal plain. Rainfall is sporadic, occurring mostly in winter (November to March)
Transport	Taxis, which are ubiquitous and inexpensive are probably the best way to get around as many of the emirates do not have public transport. The few that do, only have public bus services, with just Dubai having a very limited though extremely modern metro system. Shared taxis are common for inter-emirate travel as well as buses and minibuses.
Best time to travel	The best time to visit the UAE is between November and March. Temperatures are cooler after summer with blue skies and warm evenings. Humidity can still be high though.
What to wear	To be respectful of local values, dress in modest clothing that conceals skin.