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From Washington, DC and New York City: less than 13 hours
From Atlanta: less than 14 hours
From Chicago: less than 14 hours
From Houston: less than 15 hours
From San Francisco and Los Angeles: 16 hours
From India: 3 to 5 hours
From Europe: 6 to 8 Hours
By Air
The UAE has three major national airlines with an extensive network of local, regional and international flights: Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi,Emirates Air, based in Dubai, and Air Arabia, based in Sharjah. Direct services are available from the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe, India, China, Australia and many other locations. In addition, most of the major global airlines fly to and from the UAE.
The UAE has six international airports in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ra’s al-Khaimah and Fujairah. A seventh, Dubai World Central, is under construction. The major airports in Abu Dhabi and Dubai not only service the ever-increasing local tourist market, they have also established themselves as major international hubs for flights connecting the Middle East, the Far East and the West.
UAE National Carriers
GETTING TO THE UAE
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
+971 02 5757500
http://www.abudhabiairport.ae/
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
+971 04 2245555
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
+971 06 5581111
Ra’s al-Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
+971 07 2448111
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
+971 09 2226222
Todays' Weather in UAE
WEATHER
Straddling the Tropic of Cancer, the UAE is warm and sunny in winter and hot and humid during the summer months. Winter daytime temperatures average 79°F, although nights can be relatively cool, between 53–60°F on the coast, and less than 41°F in the depths of the desert or high in the mountains.
Local north-westerly winds (shamal) frequently develop during the winter, bringing cooler windy conditions. Summer temperatures hover around 110°F, but can be higher inland. Humidity in coastal areas averages between 50 and 60 per cent, touching over 90 per cent in summer and autumn. Inland it is far less humid.
Rainfall is sparse and intermittent. In most years it rains during the winter months, usually in February or March, but occasionally earlier. Winter rains take the form of short sharp bursts, and localized thunderstorms occasionally occur during the summer.
By Land
Road access to the UAE from Saudi Arabia and Oman is excellent. Connections can be made with the Trans-Arabian Highway on the overland route to Europe. There are daily bus services to Abu Dhabi and Dubai from Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
By Sea
The UAE has made major investments in its ports, and boasts major ports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah that connect with the rest of the region. The state-of-the-art Dubai Cruise Terminal at Port Rashid has been visited by cruise ships as large as the Queen Mary 2.
PORTS & ARIPORTS
The UAE has made major investments in its infrastructure, resulting in modern ports and airports that serve as some of the most active gateways into the Gulf region for business, commerce and tourism.
Two world-class airlines
Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi-based and founded in 2003, is the national airline of the UAE. One of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, it reached 30 destinations in 30 months in June 2006, and plans to touch 70 international destinations by 2010.
Emirates Airlines, started in 1985 and headquartered in Dubai, has a fleet of 113 aircraft and currently flies to over 100 destinations in 62 countries around the world. It is currently the eighth largest airline in the world.
UAE Major Ports
Jebel Ali, Dubai
Mina Rashid, Dubai
Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi
Mina Khalid, Sharjah
Khor Fakkan, Sharjah
UAE Major Airports
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai International Airport
Fujairah International Airport
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
UAE’s top 5 Export Partners
1 Japan 17.10%
Primary products: crude oil, aluminum.
2 India 13.60%
Primary products: pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, gold, pulp and waste paper, sulphur and unroasted iron pyrites, metalifer ore and metal scrap, organic and inorganic chemicals.
3 Iran 6.90%
Primary products: pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, gold, pulp and waste paper, sulphur and unroasted iron pyrites, metalifer ore and metal scrap, organic and inorganic chemicals.
4 South Korea 6.10%
Primary products: crude oil, petroleum products such as naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas, aluminum, copper.
5 Thailand 5.10%
Primary products: crude oil, scrap metal, gold and silver bar, chemicals.
UAE’s top 5 Import Partners
1 India 17.50%
Primary products: cotton, accessories, gems and jewelry, man-made yarn, fabrics, manufacturers of metals, cotton yarn, marine products, machinery and instruments, plastic and linoleum products, tea.
2 China 14.00%
Primary products: textile products, clothes, light industrial products, handicrafts, machinery and products made from gold, silver, copper, iron, tin.
3 United States 7.70%
Primary products: transport equipment, machinery, computer & electronic products, primary metal manufacturing, chemicals.
4 Germany 5.60%
Primary products: machineries, electronics, chemical products, measurement and control technology, iron, steel.
5 Japan 4.82%
Primary products: transport equipment, electrical machinery, general machinery, foodstuff, raw materials, mineral fuels.
TRADE & EXPORT
A member of the World Trade Organization since 1996, the UAE supports open trade and has stable trade relations with countries throughout the world. Thanks to its open economy, attractive business environment and continued economic growth, the UAE has emerged as a key international trade hub between East and West.
The UAE’s main export commodities are crude oil, natural gas, re-exports, dried fish and dates. Its main import commodities are machinery and transport equipment, chemicals and food.
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