Travel Abu Dhabi-Shoppers Paradise Travel Tips Abu Dhabi:
 Abu Dhabi is a very modern, clean and safe city.However there are some cautions that visitors travelling to Abu Dhabi must take into consideration.
1. Heat and the strong sunshine is a factor to be wary of in the UAE.The use of sunscreen and protective clothing is a must for visitors when travelling outdoors.To prevent dehydration one should drink plenty of liquids.
2. Although Abu Dhabi is a safe city, being an Islamic country women travellers should wear modest, loose fitting clothes and not wear anything revealing.Women travelling alone should avoid public beaches and stick to the beaches of the hotels only.Although western swim wear is allowed in some hotels, in public places it is frowned upon.While dining, women travellers should use the “family rooms” of restaurants. All visitors should dress conservatively in public during any religious holiday period.
3. Most offices and shops are closed on Thursdays and Fridays in Abu Dhabi. On weekdays from Saturday to Wednesday, shops are open from 8:00 to 13:00, close for a few hours, and again re-open from 16:00 to 21:00, although nowadays more and more shops and departmental stores are open throughout the day.
4. Electricity - 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. The most common plugs are square with three-pins.
5. There are currency exchange booths at the airport and also at some hotels where one can change money 24 hrs.One can also change money at specialised currency exchange counters spread around the city. Banks offer bureau de change; however they are only open in the mornings, from Saturday to Wednesday.ATMs are also common and accept cards networked with Cirrus, Maestro, AmEx, Eurocard, Visa, JCB or MasterCard.
6. Entry requirements for visitors to the United Arab Emirates are rather complicated and subject to regular change; therefore, you are advised to check the current regulations before planning your trip.
7. Visitors should be aware that citizens of Israel will not be granted entry to the United Arab Emirates, while any other visitor who has evidence of travel to Israel in their passport will also be prevented from entering the country. ********************************************* | |
