Languages
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.
Entry and
Customs
Passport
valid for a minimum of three months from date of
arrival (six months for business travel) required.
Often a sponsor will hold a visitor’s passport.
In these cases a receipt will be issued. This will
generally be accepted in place of a passport where
a transaction may require one.
A valid visa Required by all natinalities except
the following:
(a) Nationals of the UK with the endorsement
‘British Citizen’ for a maximum of
30 days (extendable on request up to 90 days);
(b) Nationals of EU countries (except nationals
of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and
Slovenia), for a maximum of 30 days (extendable
on request up to 90 days);
(c) Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Brunei,
Canada, Cyprus, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Japan,
Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco,
New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland,
the USA and Vatican City for a maximum of 30 days
(extendable on request up to 90 days);
(d) Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar
and Saudi Arabia;
(e) Transit passengers, provided holding valid
onward or return documentation and not leaving
the airport for up to 12 hours.
Money
The currency of UAE is Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED).
Local Time
The UAE is 4 hours ahead of GMT.
Electrical Current
220 / 240 volts (50 cycles) is the standard electrical
current and a 3 square pinned adapter may be required.
Telephones
Mobile telephones can be brought into Dubai. There
are also plenty of public telephones dotted throughout
the city. Call cards can be purchased in many
locations around the city.
Country Dialing Code: +971
To make an international call:
Direct dialling
00 + Country Code + Area Code + Local Number
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