Falcon Oasis Tourim

Another important factor is security - the UAE is amongst the countries with a very low crime rate which is nearly zero. The UAE offers a unique tourist infrastructure which meets even the highest requirements:
- White sand beaches with crystal clear water - Undiscovered desert - Innumerable shopping centers - Historical places and museums - Magnificent choice of hotels in all categories from luxurious to low budget - Excellent restaurants - Daily multiple flight connections from different airlines to various cities of the world


Language	Arabic is the official language of the UAE while English is the language of business. Urdu and Malayalam (the language of Kerala in India) can both be reasonably useful because of the large number of Pakistani and Indian expats.

Currency	The UAE Dirham (Dhs) is divided into 100 Fils. Notes come in denominations of Dhs 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000. There are 1 Dhs, 50 Fils, 25 Fils, 10 Fils and 5 Fils coins (although the latter two are rarely used today)

Visa	Over 33 nationalities can get their visa directly at the Dubai International Airport free of charge.

Climate	Dry and hot humid summer with comfortably soft winter.

Time	Plus four (4) hours GMT.

Shopping Timing	Open daily from 10:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m., Lunch break from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ramadan	This is the month during which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. Bars and Pubs are closed for serving the alcohol in a day time throughout the month. Those with a liquor license can still buy alcohol for consumption at home. Everyone, regardless of their religion, is required to observe the fast in public. That only means not eating and drinking but no smoking as well.

Alcohol	Alcohol is widely available at many bars, restaurants, hotels, sports & leisure clubs normally where the license is held by a hotel. Alternatively, there are also many restaurants which are not licensed, so if you are out of your hotel, & in doubt, it may be wise to check with the waiter before ordering your meal.

Photography	in taking photographs of places or people, ask for permission from the concerned people in a very polite manner before taking the shot. Military facilities must not be photographed at all.

Business Hour	The weekend there is Friday and Saturday. Government offices start work at 7.30am and finish at 1 or 1.30pm from Sunday to Thursday. Shops open from 8am to 1pm and from 4.30pm or 5pm to 8 or 9pm everyday except Friday morning.