When to fly to the UAE
Sharjah
The desert coastal area of the Emirates has warm weather all year round, but there are several nuances, that can darken the rest. It gets very hot in the summer months, air temperature can reach above + 40 ° С, the waters in the lagoons and coves also maintain high temperatures. Therefore, talk about entertaining excursions, shopping and a refreshing swim in the sea is not necessary.
The tourist season is flourishing in the Emirates, when in temperate latitudes there is a change of cold and hot seasons - from mid-September until the New Year and all spring. During this period, the UAE is moderately warm, you can walk in light clothes, not getting heatstroke, go on long excursions, sunbathe and swim in the sea or outdoor pools. Good weather continues during the day, and at night - a light jacket or cape will be enough for insulation.
Long daylight hours in the Emirates in spring and autumn, therefore active tourists will be able to do a lot - and lie in the sun, and go to interesting places, and go to luxury shops, watching the sunset from the observation decks of the elite city towers of Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The warm season is optimal for those, who likes to move while relaxing, visiting islands, desert reserves and mountainous areas, where it is always a little cooler and more moisture.
The middle of winter, even in the Emirates, is the cold season. Topics, who wants to spend New Year's holidays or Valentine's Day in the most elegant country in the Arab world, you will have to take warm hoodies and jackets with you, so as not to freeze at night. Of course, and in winter in the major cities of the UAE there is something to see and visit, but you need to be ready:
- to the cold night;
- sandstorms (which can last for several hours, locking tourists in a room and disrupting excursions);
- gusty winds and temperature changes in different parts of the city;
- the closure of the swimming season due to cool water and increased waves even in the bay.
Of course, you can always have a pleasant time at the hotel according to the all-inclusive program - relax in the SPA, swim in the pool, go to the city for shopping.
Egypt
FROM 15 August all citizens of foreign countries, arriving in Egypt, are required to present negative results of a PCR test for coronavirus. In this case, the analysis must be submitted no later than 72 hours before entering Egypt.
ATOR indicated, what's the deadline 72 hours are counted from the time and date of collection of the biomaterial in the laboratory, которые должны быть указаны в справке, and not from the date of receipt of the certificate. “Certificate of analysis results must be issued by an official laboratory, and have a laboratory seal”, – indicates ATOR. Также в справке должна содержаться информация о проведенном виде теста. Должно быть указано, что лицу провели тестирование типа RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, tn. OT-PCR), experts stressed.
Certificate of test results must be issued in Arabic or English. Турист может загрузить ее в смартфон или взять с собой в виде бумажного оригинала из лаборатории. The tourist must have a printed black and white or color copy of this certificate with him. Copies are collected at the airport. You cannot take the test upon arrival at Cairo airport.
ATOR noted, что для россиян, которые прибывают через третьи страны в аэропорты курортных городов (Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Taba) certificate with test results from Russia is not required. Но в случае ее отсутствия им нужно будет пройти тестирование по прибытии.
“The cost of a PCR test at the airport of the resorts will be $30. You can pay for the test only in cash (there is no payment by credit card through the terminal yet)”, – reported to ATOR. Test results, made in airport resorts, will report through 12 hours, and until the results are obtained, tourists must self-isolate in the hotel and be served in their rooms, they will be provided with a separate transfer to the hotel. When you arrive in Cairo and have a certificate with a negative test result, you will not have to self-isolate.
Maldives
Для въезжающих на Мальдивы также действует правило о наличии справки, done in no more than 72 hours before arrival. Experts highlighted, that all tourists must pass thermometry upon arrival. Tourists with ARVI symptoms will need to do a PCR test at their own expense. Its cost is about 100$. “If the test is positive, tourists will be quarantined in a medical facility with payment at their own expense. Also, passengers will need to fill out a health declaration”, – ATOR notes. Форму можно заполнить в аэропорту по прилету на Мальдивы. Эксперты рекомендуют для экономии времени заполнять форму в режиме онлайн на сайте миграционной службы Мальдивских островов не позднее 24 hours before departure.
“When crossing the border in the Maldives, you must have a printed voucher for accommodation, round-trip tickets and medical insurance. On the flight back home, for boarding on a / c Etihad, Emirates, Qatar (the list of aircrafts can be changed) a negative PCR test is required, the limitation period is not more than 72 hours before boarding the plane. For taking the test in the Maldives, in 90% cases, the test will be paid. The test is done at the hotel itself (where there is a clinic and a special permit) or on the nearest local islands, where is there a specialized clinic”, – added by experts.
Gold, gold… Gold!
People have always been partial to this beautiful yellow metal.. They made jewelry out of it, used as a medium of exchange, rulers modestly minted coins with their own profile, name, or, at worst, fasom. (Well, not yourself, of course, hammers, but they definitely could not do without them).
The most greedy representatives of humanity buried chests of gold in the ground, or, on the contrary, furiously and passionately searched for treasures. Pirates and robbers took away from the gaping, citizens who did not manage to understand the situation and orient themselves in time, bags with gold coins and took off jewelry
I remember, Englishman Robin Hood from Sherwood Forest was the only way to empty the pockets of the rich, inadvertently drove through its habitat, and gave to the poor. He became famous for centuries and went down in history as a noble robber
Even books were written about him and films were made. And you say - a bandit, gold…
In childhood, I remember, almost all fairy tales also contained gold and other treasures, that someone found, someone took away, etc. Only, due to his childish naivety and the power of imagination, although it seemed yellow, but always shiny and sparkling. At a tender kindergarten age, I pestered all adults with a request to cut a granite pebble, so gray, with glitter from mica splashes. I tried to explain to everyone, that there is a gold bar hidden inside, whose radiance seeps through the gray surface of the stone. You don't see, whether, how shiny it seemed, there was an iron argument of a happy in its ignorance childhood. I really wanted to get a golden stone from granite, and amaze everyone with your intelligence and wit. But those who wanted to get gold in this way were never found., and no one saw it for me. I was upset and perplexed. Gold, it seemed, it was so close! Then mom showed her wedding ring, said, that it is golden. At first I didn’t believe her - it seemed very ordinary and nondescript to me, and did not sparkle at all and did not blind the eyes, as in pictures in books. Then my disappointment knew no bounds ... Then I begged for a gold chain and a pendant in the shape of a golden key, which the next day in kindergarten and stole. I still remember, how did she cry.
And the alchemists! At all times trying to deduce a magic formula and finally unravel the great mystery! But they haven’t succeeded yet.. I say - bye, because, quite possibly, that now they also exist, only encrypted. But someone necessarily flatters himself with hope - here, a little bit more, and a secret will be revealed to me, inaccessible to the rest of humanity! And it will open. And won't tell anyone. And gold in your basement will be made in tons. And since his further fate is unknown to us and the future is covered with darkness, then let's leave him alone for now, let him cheat further. You look, something and nahimitsya for the joy of all mankind.
And the gold rushes, appeared in the 19th century., ongoing and emerging there, so far! In North America, even Indians were driven out and resettled from Georgia because of this. (1828 - 1840s), when everyone pounced on gold like mad, and local tribes interfered. In Australia, eg, after the start of the gold rush (1851g.) population more than tripled. Well, here, can, and not quite the fever affected population growth, and some other activity on the part of the population (I will not continue this phrase further - suddenly children are reading this article), but the fact remains.
Proverbs and sayings, songs, eventually, arias – "People are dying for metal", what can I say, if we convert the salaries of some of our fellow citizens into gold, then the monthly salary of an individual will be equated to a few grams of yellow metal! This is where we got to.
Although, of course, gold as a precious metal, has a number of advantages, besides beauty. It does not rust - in its composition it has no right to give rust and generally deteriorate. Is considered, which has healing properties and positive energy. Chinese, eg, think, that it carries a charge of vivacity and energy. Let's believe the Chinese, can, they don't lie.
What is important to know
Dubai International Airport - outside view
Dubai airport terminal is striking in scale. To get to passport control, it will take at least ten minutes. Approximately the same amount of time will be spent on the very procedure of passing control
It is important to set these time frames in advance., so as not to miss the flight. Baggage is collected from passengers at the customs post, it happens pretty quickly.
- Least of all passengers in the morning, but by the evening the workload increases significantly. After passing through the customs post, passengers enter the zone, where you can buy the necessary products, take a break.
- You can get to Dubai from the airport by metro or group (individual) by transfer. When self-booking a room at the hotel, you must clarify the question in advance, airport transfer. Many five-star hotels in Dubai offer free delivery.
- Terminals 1 and 3 have their own metro, thanks to which you can get to the city. Car rentals are offered near the terminals, but this service is only suitable for experienced drivers.
Duty free
Duty free
Spread over fifteen thousand square meters, has more 140 prestigious international awards. For guests, caught up in Dubai, this is a great opportunity to purchase quality items and alcohol without additional trade markup. Someone may be the winner of the Millennium Millionaire lottery or the, the main prize in which is an expensive car.
For purchases, committed in Dubai, VAT refund is not expected. Passengers, who purchased goods in other countries, can get a tax-free from Global Blue partner - Al Rostamani. It is located at the second exit in the terminal. 3. You can find absolutely everything on the shelves of a huge store, starting with quality decorative cosmetics, ending with elite wines and cognacs. There are no fakes of expensive branded items here., since this is not practiced in the country.
Not wanting a golden Mercedes?
Or not so. Decorate yourself with a golden tattoo, put on a gold vest and jewelry on your hands – legs, neck, ears and so on, and go to beautiful distances in a golden car. Will not work? But the residents of the Emirates can quite afford it.
Gold vests made of 22k gold and weighing three kilograms, sold at the same Gold Souk in Dubai. They cost from 500 thousand. dollars, but they find buyers quite quickly. Gold clothing - blouses, vests are created in Bahrain, they are bought mainly by Indians and difficult residents of the Emirates. Also on display in Dubai gold vest with diamonds, recognized as the only one in the world. Six months worked on its creation 35 craftsmen, using more 70 000 24K gold and diamond parts. More 300 details in the form of flowers and more 100 – in the form of butterflies.
At the Burj Al Arab (Dubai) make tattoos from gold or platinum, as you like or suit. To appearance. The cheapest gold tattoo costs 50 dollars, platinum -100. The procedure takes 10 minutes, and the tattoo itself is made from the finest gold foil. What is called, "I deserve it". Many sheikhs have already made such tattoos for themselves., now they are beautiful. Well, and wealthy tourists have already begun to make - what money you will not regret for yourself, beloved!
Gold Mercedes in this country, to my mind, will surprise no one. Yellow gold, white gold ... And they drive around in such cars freely, and quietly leave them in the parking lot in front of the shops. true, they say, that car washers complain - such a car should be washed in special glasses, so as not to be blinded by the glitter. (By the way, every joke has some joke).
IN 2012 year in the United Arab Emirates was the world's most expensive Christmas tree, which cost 11 million dollars. It was exhibited in the lobby of the seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel . Instead of toys, branches of a 13-meter tree were decorated with jewelry from leading world manufacturers, famous brands watches. Sensors were installed on each product, so that hotel guests do not take such a Christmas tree toy as a keepsake, also the guards monitored and security cameras were installed. So to speak, just in case.
Besides, the tree was decorated with gold and silver balls. Christmas tree entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive in history.
Quick reference
Dubai International Airport
Several passenger and cargo terminals operate at Dubai Airport. The first one serves international flights, it includes zones C and D. Commercial and charter flights, including from the Middle East, served by a second terminal. Diplomats and dignitaries, Smart Card holders are served in the AL Majalis VIP terminal.
To navigate this vast space, the terminals are equipped with modern monitors. Information on flights appears on them, as well as boarding gates. Moving inside is easy, even in the case of a large number of passengers. Besides walking, you can go to your destination on a comfortable path.
Useful Tips
The main entrance
Those travelers, who dream of a soul, can find him in the toilet. To relieve fatigue and back pain after a long flight, just go to a massage parlor.
- Hand baggage is carefully checked at Dubai International Airport. Examining packages, opened liquids are asked to finish or pour out. If possible, it's best to pre-register, so as not to be late for boarding. Free internet is calculated here only 30 minutes. The connection quality is not the best, as the airport is always crowded.
- On long connecting flights, Emirates provides passengers with free meals at the cafe. Packing and unpacking baggage - paid service. There are plenty of outlets at the airport to charge tablets, mobile phones, laptops. But they don't always fit, therefore it is better to take adapters with you.
- The terminals are calm and quiet, only sometimes calls to prayer are heard. Passengers analyze flight information using displays and electronic scoreboards, installed in all terminals.
The functioning of this transport hub, important for the Emirates, has been established and regulated. Despite the scale, navigating the terminals is pretty simple
The only drawback is the duration of the examination of personal belongings and the passage of passport control.
Golden Emirates, or welcome for jewelry!
Agree, a person will look a little strange in the eyes of others, who visited the Emirates, and who came from this magical land light - no souvenirs, fur coats and, of course, gold. However, as practice shows, there are no such eccentric tourists in nature, although everything is possible in this world.
In the UAE from precious, sun glare colors, metal you can buy literally everything! Each - according to needs - from a gold nipple with diamonds for a baby (only hardly, of course, such a nipple will please him), earrings, rings and other jewelry for a beloved woman, gold swimsuits and vests - she (carry on yourself a precious weight and suffer - she herself asked for a lot of gold), to ... It all depends on your imagination and the thickness of the wallet. If the fantasy doesn't really show, and you just need gold - please, a vending machine for gold bars installed in Abu Dhabi. Weight - from 1,5 up to 10 years.
In the Emirates, the average consumption of gold is 15 kg per person per year. The local bride's dowry must contain gold, necessarily new, and married women wear gold jewelry - in large quantities. Get golden tattoos. In a word, decorate themselves, as they can - and that's all for the beloved husband. Well, and men ... they have a choice, perhaps, cooler - from golden smartphones to cars, plated with gold. Some prince even planned to cover his private plane with gold., I do not know, whether he fulfilled his dream or not. Well, and gold household items – washbasins, toilets and the like - this is already yesterday. For buyers from the Middle East, they have already invented and presented on sale a jacuzzi made of gold.
Tourists, of course, do not lag behind either - they are happy to buy up inexpensive (the cost of one gram is the smallest in the world) gold. Due to low import duties, jewelry is relatively cheap here..
Gold in the Emirates is sold in shops and shopping centers, but especially, of course, famous for the Gold Souk in the Deira area. Gold Souk – one of the largest markets in the world, every day many tourists buy and order jewelry in it, as well as locals. Jewelry, sold in hundreds of shops - from 18 up to 24-carat (purest) gold. Gold yellow, but to order, a piece of gold of any shade - pink, yellow, white, greenish. No price tags, the price (depending on the weight of the product) named by the seller, and you definitely need to bargain. Prices change every day, like the rest of the world for gold.
Imported gold in the UAE, from different countries, they bring a lot from Italy. Although, they say, that local gold miners find gold in the desert - for this they go out into the sands under cover of night, and by the light of the moon mark places, where something glitters. The next day the sand is washed.
Well, of course, vending machine for gold bars in the capital of Abu Dhabi. This is the world's first automatic machine, issuing gold bars. It is located in the Emirates Palace hotel. The price of one gram of gold from the machine is approximately $47, five grams - more $200, and ounces - more $1,2 thousand. The value of gold is constantly changing, since the machine receives information about changes in world prices every 10 minutes. The machine itself is plated with 24-carat gold, and produces gold bars from one to ten grams or one ounce (28,3 g.) Also, for lovers of numismatics, the sale of gold coins of six types and different weights is provided., which are engraved with images - symbols of states, gold miners (Africa, Canada, Australia and others ...)
Outcome
Airport interior
Арабские Эмираты все чаще выбирают для отдыха туристы из России и стран СНГ. You can relax here at any time of the year. Such conditions add attractiveness to the tourist destination..
- When planning a trip to an Arab country, you need to know and follow local laws. Women even at the airport must be closed, unremarkable clothing. Short shorts and open tops are best left for Turkey and Egypt. There may be separate queues for women and men at the airport, which is also considered the norm for the United Arab Emirates.
- Millions of travelers from different parts of the world arrive at the terminals of Dubai International Airport every year. Dreams of relaxing on clean beaches, shopping in local malls, numerous entertainment, become a reality in the UAE.
- Free time can be spent not only on the snow-white beach, but also an indoor ski resort, nestled in the middle of a lifeless desert.
