Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Having said that, this does not mean that some of the problems that accompany travel just
about anywhere in the world will not arise in the UAE as well, such as unwanted male at-
tention and lewd stares, especially on public beaches. Try not to be intimidated and appear
self-confident.
Even though you'll see plenty of Western women wearing skimpy clothing in public,
you should not assume that it's acceptable to do so. While most are too polite to actually
say anything, Emiratis find this disrespectful. When it comes to beach parties and
nightclubs almost anything goes, but take a taxi there and back.
Although prostitution does not officially exist, authorities do little to suppress the small
army of 'working women' catering to both expats and Emiratis in clubs, bars and back-
streets. In terms of dress, they're often indistinguishable from other women, which is con-
fusing to men and can open up the possibility of non-working women being solicited erro-
neously.
Getting There & Away
ENTERING THE UAE
If you're a citizen of a country eligible to collect a free visit or transit visa upon arrival,
simply proceed straight to the immigration desk or border post and get your passport
stamped. If you are entering on a sponsored visa you'll need to go to the clearly marked
visa collection counter at the airport when you arrive. Also see the section on visas on
Passports
All passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. It is generally
not possible to enter with an Israeli passport, but anyone entering the UAE with an Israeli
stamp in a non-Israeli passport should have no problem.
AIR
Airports & Airlines
Dubai International (
Click here
)
and Abu Dhabi International (
Click here
)
are the UAE's
main airports. A growing number of flights, especially charters, also land at Sharjah Inter-
national Airport (
Click here
)
. Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain and Fujairah also have small air-
ports but few, if any, passenger flights. Departure tax is included in the ticket price.
Emirates Airlines
(
www.emirates.com
)
Dubai-based, extensive route network, excellent service
and high safety record.
