Currency
The currency in the UAE is the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED), often abbreviated as DH or Dhs
Time Zone
The UAE operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is UTC+4 and does not observe daylight saving time
Weather
The UAE features a desert climate, with average summer temperatures from 30°C to 45°C and milder winter temperatures from 15°C to 25°C
Things to see & do
Admire the architecture of the Burj Khalifa, shop in the vibrant souks of Dubai, and visit the cultural sites of Abu Dhabi, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Local Cuisine
Enjoy shawarma, a wrap filled with meat and garlic sauce; savor a traditional biryani, spiced rice layered with meat and vegetables; and indulge in kanafeh, a sweet pastry made with thin noodle-like pastry soaked in syrup and layered with cheese