United Arab Emirates Travel Guide 2026

Explore 1 city in United Arab Emirates including Dubai. Compare budget, mid-range and luxury travel options across every destination.

Currency

AED (د.إ) — UAE dirham. 1 AED ≈ €0.25. Currency is pegged to the USD. Cards widely accepted; carry cash for souks and taxis.

Language

Arabic (official). English universally spoken — Dubai is one of the easiest non-English cities to navigate.

Visa

Citizens of most Western countries receive a free 30-day visa on arrival. GCC nationals enter freely. Over 50 nationalities are visa-exempt. Check UAE government website for your passport.

Staying connected

A travel eSIM gets you online the moment you land in United Arab Emirates — data plans start at $4 — no roaming bill, no queue for a local SIM, and nothing to swap in and out of your phone. Install it before you fly.

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Cities in United Arab Emirates

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Dubai is the city that built itself out of desert in 50 years — the world's tallest building, the world's largest mall, man-made palm islands, and some of the most ambitious architecture on earth. Beyond the superlatives, the food scene is extraordinary, the hotel stock is among the world's finest, and the city works remarkably well.

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