News, flights and what to do on vacation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, borders the Persian Gulf to the north, Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the west. Covering about 83,600 square kilometers, the UAE is known for its luxury, modernity and cultural heritage.

Capital, Abu Dhabi, is the political and economic center of the country, home to the government and financial institutions of international significance. Other important cities include. Dubai, famous for its futuristic skyscrapers and luxury shopping, and Sharjah, an important cultural and artistic center.

Among the main places of interest are undoubtedly the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper located in Dubai, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and the National Museum Sharjah.

Major airlines in the UAE include. Emirates, Etihad Airways e Flydubai, which offer numerous domestic and international connections to many destinations around the world. The UAE serves as a stopover for tourists who want to fly from one part of the globe to another.

With a population of approx. 9.8 million of people, the UAE takes in as many as approx. 16 million of visitors each year, attracted by their luxurious hotel facilities, glitzy shopping malls and breathtaking beaches. The international airport of Dubai (DXB) is one of the busiest in the world, and handles of therefore millions of passengers each year, thus positioning the UAE as a major tourist and business destination in the Middle East.