"If poetry fails to express the nation's wishes, dreams, hopes and pains, it has no value. Poetry contributed to the progress of the UAE." – Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai
Wild Wadi Aqua Park, Dubai
Quick facts about United Arab Emirates
Country code: AE
Zone: Middle East
Demonym: Emirati
Official languages: Arabic
Driving on the right side of the road
Currency: AED (United Arab Emirates dirham)
Internet TLD: .ae
Calling code: +971
Time zone: GMT+4 (UTC+4) - Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+4)
Fast food meal for 2 adults - Dhs 50
Meal at an informal restaurant for 2 adults - Dhs 200
Buffet meals (offered at many 5 star hotels) - Dhs 120 / person
