United Arab Emirates

Dubai skyline and marina during dusk, Dubai, UAE

Welcome to the land of opportunity!

Experience the magic of the United Arab Emirates – with ECCO Travel! The United Arab Emirates comprise a total of seven different emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi among the best known.

Geographically, each emirate is connected to the Persian Gulf and provides access to the Gulf of Oman. The United Arab Emirates offers an endless variety of activities and attractions.

Whether you’re looking for desert adventures, luxurious shopping, or cosmopolitan nightlife, the United Arab Emirates has it all!

ECCO Travel will help you plan your perfect trip to the United Arab Emirates – whether you are interested in a city break to Dubai or an action-packed desert safari!

Figures, data, facts.

Everything important at a glance

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9 Airports

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10 hours of sunshine per day

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82.880 km² area

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16.9 million vacationers per year

The weather in United Arab Emirates

The climate in the United Arab Emirates is arid and subtropical. The average temperature is 26 °C. The best time to visit is between November and February, when the weather is cooler. However, the country can be visited all year round, because there are activities and attractions for every season!

From May to October temperatures range from 28 – 34 °C during the day. At times, the country can even crack the 40 °C mark. The nights are quite warm with an average of 25 °C. If you don’t like cold winter months, the United Arab Emirates is the perfect vacation destination for you!

Tips for the vacation

No matter what your interests are, there is something for everyone in the United Arab Emirates: if you are looking for a more relaxed vacation, you can spend your time shopping in one of the many luxury malls or simply soaking up the sun by the pool or on one of the beautiful beaches.

On the other hand, if you are looking for an adventurous vacation, there is a choice of numerous desert safaris. In any case, a good idea is to plan your activities in advance. Contact ECCO Travel today and start planning your dream vacation!

Sights

Experience the fascinating underwater world during your dives in the Gulf of Oman or the Persian Gulf. You can take part in exciting camel safaris in Al-Ain, for example. The desert safaris, where you drive through the dunes in an off-road vehicle, are a must in Dubai or Sharjah!

Another sight in the United Arab Emirates is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is currently the tallest building in the world with a height of 828 meters! The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is also one of the largest mosques in the world. You should also visit the Ferrari World amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, where the fastest roller coaster in the world awaits you!

Entry and visa

Citizens of most countries – including German citizens – can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. Nationals of some countries may require a visa prior to arrival. Please check with the nearest United Arab Emirates embassy or consulate for the latest information.

For further details on entry requirements and your country of destination, please visit the website of the German Foreign Office at: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/reise-und-sicherheitshinweise