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Essential Information

CAPITAL CITIES

UAE: Abu Dhabi

LANGUAGE

Arabic is the official language, but English is widely spoken

CURRENCY

UAE: UAE Dirham

PASSPORT/VISA

UAE: British passport holders do not require a visa

FLYING TIME

UAE: 7 hours (direct) to Abu Dhabi; 7 hours (direct) to Dubai; NB: All timings are approximate from London and for indirect flights in include stopover time.

Middle East Climate

CLIMATE/SEASON

Generally, the summers from June-September are hot and dry. The winters are cooler and more variable with rainfall. Either side of summer, there is the possibility of winds and sand storms.

BEST TRAVELLING PERIOD

Generally, October to May are considered more comfortable for travelling, to avoid the hot summers.

Middle East Beach

Travel Collection's Middle East selection not only includes amazing, futuristic, ever-changing Dubai; but also Ras al Khaimah, in the northernmost Emirate and Fujairah, on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

All of our all inclusive Dubai & Emirates beach holidays offer excellent value for money.

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah

An ALL INCLUSIVE hotel offering excellent facilities including a nearby is Beach Club set on a white sand beach

5 nights from £595 - SAVE up to £300pp

Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa

This ALL INCLUSIVE resort is set on a beautiful white sand beach fringed by a lush garden oasis

5 nights from £735 SAVE up to £180