Time Zone
GMT +4 Hours.
Language Spoken
The official language of the UAE is Arabic according to the constitution of the country, while English is widely spoken especially in business and trade fields. Expatriates use their mother tongues but not at official level
Passport/ VISA
"Residents of the UK, with the right to abide in the United Kingdom, may obtain a free visa on arrival, which is valid for 60 days and can be renewed for an additional 30 days for Dhs. 500 (US£ 137). Holders of the British Overseas Citizens Passport, who dont have the right to abide in the UK, will also obtain the free visa.
Passport/Visa Information
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the UK
30 Princes Gate, London SW7 1PT, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 1281.
Website: www.uaeembassyuk.net
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1500.
Consulate of the United Arab Emirates in the UK
48 Princes Gate, London SW7 2QA, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 1281 or (0906) 550 4550.
Website: www.uaeembassyuk.net
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300 (visa applications); 1330-1430 (visa collection)."
Climate
UAE climate is subtropical and arid, with a very high seasonal temperature variations. In summer (March to October) temperatures around the 38 Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) during the day. Winters are cool, with a drop to 10 Celsius (50 Fahrenheit) at times. |