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UAE - United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The federation was formally established on 2 December 1971.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) occupies an area of 83,600 sq km along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Qatar lies to the west, Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and Oman to the north and east. The capital and the largest city of the federation, Abu Dhabi, is located in the emirate of the same name.
Four-fifths of the UAE is desert, yet it is a country of contrasting landscapes, from awe-inspiring dunes to rich oases, precipitous Rocky Mountains to fertile plains.
The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations, has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday, sun, sand, sea, sports, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, an intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and welcoming environment.
Airports in UAE
As a result of the growing number of travelers in the country Airports of UAE are becoming very busy over the years. Airports of UAE are also continuously developed to cater to the needs of the foreign tourists. The International Airports of UAE are there in five of its Emirates. They are- Al Ain International Airport in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Fujairah International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah International Airport.
Security at the airports has been one of the major preoccupations of the Government. In 2006 the Interior ministry announced that all UAE airports would be equipped with e- gate facilities over a period of to years. And E-gates will be increased in the UAE airports as the demand rises. It not only provides security but also comforts as with the e-gate facility travelers simply need to swipe their cards at the electronic gates to get their immigration procedures done, skipping the immigration counters. The e-gate facility was first introduced in Dubai International Airport.
Of all the six International airports the one in Dubai is one of the busiest and fastest growing airports in UAE. From 9 airlines serving some 20 destinations in 1969, it has grown to accommodate 107 airlines connecting to over 160 destinations in 2004.
Sharjah International Airport is the only airport in UAE that allows Airports to function with their own facilities. In Abu Dhabi there are two International airports- the Abu Dhabi International airport and Al Ain International Airport. The Abu Dhabi International Airport can accommodate more than 5 million passengers a year and numerous International Airlines run their flights in and out in this airport in UAE. While Abu Dhabi International Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the Middle East, Al Ain International Airport is much smaller at the moment and only 8 airlines operate their flights in this in this Airport of UAE.
The Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah Airports in UAE are also developed continuously to cater to the needs of the growing number of foreign and local tourists.
Airports in the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi International Airport
The Airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Abu Dhabi, a cosmopolitan centre of business and a tourist attraction, has many things to offer its visitors and residents: an immensely versatile landscape, a thriving investment hub, and a friendly living environment boasting one of the highest per capita incomes and one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
The airport is an award-winning facility that is increasingly being recognized as the airport of choice offering passengers a unique combination of functional advantages and convivial travel experience. A host of initiatives recently introduced are confirming the airport’s image as a passenger centric facility. That image will certainly be further consolidated as the new state-of-the art facilities under the ambitious US$6.8 million expansion programme come on line...Read More »»
Ajman International Airport
Ajman will set up an international airport, with the UK's Wiggins Group having undertaken the Dh367 million ($100 million) build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract to construct the terminal and allied infrastructure...Read More »»
Al Ain International Airport
The Al Ain International Airport was opened in March 31st 1994, as Abu Dhabi’s second international airport. The airport is located 13km (8 miles) north-west of the city centre and is positioned at latitude 24° 16 N, 55° 36 E...Read More »»
Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport - is an international airport serving Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates. It is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport in Dubai.
Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Dubai, it was the 27th busiest airport in the world in 2007, handling 34.34 million passengers. The airport targets 40 million for the year 2008...Read More »»
Dubai World Central International Airport
Dubai World Central (DWC) is one of the most strategically important commercial infrastructure developments ever launched in the region. DWC, the 140-square kilometre urban aviation project centred around the world's largest international airport, will transform the region into one of the most powerful global centres for logistics, tourism and commerce...Read More »»
Fujairah International Airport
Fujairah International Airport is considered to be one of the most important pilllars of commercial activity in the Emirate. It is a major line of communication connecting Fujairah with the outside world. The airport started to function in 1987. It is supervised over by the Department of Civil Aviation. It is the fifth airport in the U.A.E. and the only one on the East Coast. This together with the seaport, creates a vital position for the re-export trade between the states of East Asia and Europe, as it is near to both, in addition to the similarity of both security and customs procedures to those of these countries. This is especially advantageous to the employees of both air and sea ports in their import and export dealings to and from the state...Read More »»
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
International airport located 18 km from the city of Ras Al Khaimah, 40 minutes away from Dubai & 3 hours away from Abu Dhabi - the capital of the UAE. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is a modern, secure and efficient Airport with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including advanced aeronautical facilities and full Airport support systems...Read More »»
Sharjah International Airport
Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is an important cargo airport and home base of the low-cost carrier Air Arabia. The number of passengers passing through Sharjah International Airport has drastically increased in the past decade...Read More »»