“The 6th of August, (the day Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan became President) is a great day in the history of our people. On this day all our dreams were realised: freedom, progress, and openness. We passed from darkness into light, from ignorance into knowledge.”
- H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai)
A constitutional federation of seven emirates, the UAE today is one of the world’s fastest growing economies, with its intriguing culture, world-class hotels and restaurants, as well as a diverse and welcoming environment.
From May to September humidity is high and daytime temperatures commonly top 40°C although it is slightly cooler on the east coast. The rest of the year is more bearable averaging between 22-30°C. Rainfall is non-existent between May and October and negligible for much of the rest of the year.