Location

United Arab Emirates (UAE), federation of seven independent states located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the Persian Gulf to the north, Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and Oman and the Gulf of Oman to the east. Its seven member states are Abu Dhabi (Abu Zaby), ´Ajman, Dubay, Al Fujayrah, Ra´s al Khaymah, Ash Shariqah, and Umm al Qaywayn. Capital City is Abu Dhabi and is located north west of Australia and is located approximately 7000 km from Australia's north west corner.

You cannot fly direct from Port Hedland to the UAE so yuo have to fly to Perth before hand and fly out to the UAE first. Flights to perth start at $189 AUD for economic class and for premium class the prices range from $285 to $699 AUD. Flight from Perth to UAE start at AUD 1295.63 for 1 passenger(s) for economy class and 7242.63 AUD for first class to Abu Dhabi.

Bus or taxi is an effective way of travelling through or around cities although a plane is recommended when getting to the UAE from overseas or going from city to city throughout the country.


The Al Hajar mountains are a major tourist attraction in the UAE. The Al Hajar mountains are located in north eastern Oman and are the highest mountain range in the Eastern Arabian Peninsula they separate the low coastal plain of Oman from the high desert plateau. The Al Hajar lies 50 to 100 km inland. The mountains extend for 500km and the central part of the mountain range is 2980m (9843ft) high and is the highest and wildest terrain in the country.


Gwadar Bay is located in the Gulf of Oman on the maritime border of Pakistan and Iran. It is 32km (20 miles) long and 16km long (10miles) wide. The Dasht River flows into it from the north east and the Dashtiari River from the north west.


The Jebel Hafeet is primarily a mountain in the UAE on the outskirts of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The mountain rise 1249m and offers an awesome view over the city. There is a cave and this cave covers the whole inside of the mountain.

Jabal Yibir is a 1,527 m (5,010 ft) tall mountain in the United Arab Emirates, and is the country's highest named point. The highest point in the UAE is an unnamed knoll of about 1,910 m just across the border from Jabal Bil Ays in Oman.

Bu Tinah is a tiny archipelago amid extensive coral formations and seagrass beds some 25 km south of Zirku and 35 north of Marawah in the United Arab Emirates. Bu Tinah is actually a cluster of islands and shoals, joined or almost so at low water, with nowhere greater than two or three metres above sea level. The main island has a sheltered lagoon opening to the south with the low energy environment permitting stands of mature mangrove to flourish.Even birds like Socotra Cormorant are found here.

Religion



A mosque that muslim followers pray at.



Emirati culture mainly revolves around the religion of Islam and traditional Arab, and Bedouin culture. Five times every day, Muslims are called to prayer from the minarets of mosques which are scattered around the country. Since 2006, the weekend has been Friday-Saturday, as a compromise between Friday's holiness to Muslims and the Western weekend of Saturday-Sunday.

Islam is a monotheistic religion articulated by the Koran (Islamic bible) which is believed to be the teachings of Muhammad. The Arabic word for god is Allah.


Christian churches can be found alongside mosques and this courtesy has seemingly been extended to Hinduism and Sikhism as there is a place tucked away inside a residential style building which houses a Hindu temple and a Sikh gurudwara. There is evidently no persecution of Hindus or Sikhs which is why it is home to several communities that have faced persecution elsewhere, who are now contributing to the cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion that is articulated by the bible and the that God sent his son Jesus to sacrigice himself to forgive the sins of the people., 

 



The religious festival: Eid Al Fitr

Ramadan is the month of fasting during which Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. Visitors are also advised to refrain from eating or drinking in public during daylight hours as a sign of respect.


Eid Al Fitr is the most popular festival for Muslims all over the world. The occasion marks the end of holy month of Ramadan and is celebrated over three days. It's a time for feasting and exchange of greetings and gifts.



Dubai Shopping Festival



Dubai Shopping Festival is perhaps one of the most popular events in the world, attracting over 3 million people. First started in February 1996 by the Dubai Government, the month long annual event is the time for shopping, entertainment, and cultural extravaganza. Various events such as international fashion shows, children's programs, fireworks, film festivals, and many other cultural events are organized on this occasion.





Men re-enacting a battle or a successul hunting trip.

The Emirates enjoys a strong tradition of music and dance which played a vital role in many aspects of its people's lives. In the latter case a professional song-leader was kept on the pearling dhows whose job it was to rally the men to work through music and song. The naha'an, as this person was known, would launch into song and all the sailors would join in as they worked.
In the evenings, around a fire in the desert, men would meet to talk and exchange news. During celebrations singing and dancing also took place and many of the songs and dances, handed down from generation to generation, have survived to the present time. Men would re-enact battles fought or successful hunting expeditions, often symbolically using sticks, swords or rifles