Credit Cards

Most internationally recognized credit cards (e.g. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners) are accepted by car rental companies, larger shops, hotels and restaurants.

Cards usually have a limit on the amount that can be withdrawn in any one day from ATMs: generally around Dhs 10,000 in local currency. Account balances and mini-statements can usually be obtained from these machines. Most ATMs accept a substantial number of both regional and international cards, invariably illustrated on the machines themselves, although there’s usually a fee for using ATMs operated by banks other than your own.

Most machines provide instructions and information in Arabic and English. If you request more than your current account balance, you will be asked to request a lesser amount or the transaction will be terminated. Transactions will also be terminated and an appropriate message displayed if you select a service that’s unavailable. You can use the ‘cancel’ button at any time to terminate a transaction. Your card will (hopefully) be returned to you and you can start again, if needed. If you lose your card during a transaction (or at any other time), you must notify your bank as soon as possible. Take note of the name of the official that you notify and the time and method of notification. You will probably be asked to come to the issuing bank and complete an appropriate form in order to obtain a replacement card.

If your card is lost or stolen, make sure that you report it immediately by telephone to the issuing company or bank and confirm it in writing or in person. It’s important to keep the telephone number of the card company to hand for speedy notification (Provided below). Your liability is usually limited until you report the loss; after that, no liability applies. In the case of theft, you should also report the matter to the police.

American Express	04 3365000
Diner’s Club	04 3498200
MasterCard International	04 3138888
Visa	04 3319690
HSBC	800 4420
Citibank	800 4000
Emirates Bank International	800 4080
Mashreq Bank	800 4010
Standarda Chartered	04 3520455
Commercial Bank of Dubai	800 4474
National Bank of Dubai	800 4767 / 04 2233166

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Ramadan

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast.

During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. 

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Telephone & Useful Numbers

The UAE has an efficient telecommunications system. The state telecommunications monopoly is Etisalat, recognizable by the giant, sparkling golf ball on top of its Headquarter building on the corner of Baniyas and Omar bin al-Khattab roads. It is open 24 hours a day.

If you need to make a call from the airport, there are telephones at the far end of the baggage claim area where local calls (i.e. within Dubai) can be made free of charge. Some of the lounges at the gates in the departures area also make free local calls. Coin phones have almost completely taken over by card phones. Phone cards are available in denominations of Dhs30.00 from grocery stores, supermarkets, petrol stations and street vendors.

To phone out from the UAE, dial 00 followed by the country code. If you want to call the UAE, the country code 971. The area code for Dubai is 04 and mobile phones 50, though if you are calling from outside the UAE you just dial 4. The following is a list of area codes in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi	02
Ajman	06
Al-Ain	03
Dibba	09
Fujairah	09
Hatta	085
Khorfakkan	09
Ras Al Khaimah	07
Sharjah	06
Umm Al Quwain	06

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Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort

      

Location

Sandy Beach Hotel and Resort is a charming hotel, located on a bay with a sandy stretch of beach along the Indian Ocean; about 30 minutes drive away from the city of Fujairah and 1.5 hours from Dubai. ...Come and enjoy our clean ocean front beach and comfortable rooms, we have a variety of accommodation tastefully furnished for your comfort. Fujairah City is within 40 minutes drive away. Rooms are plainly furnished using traditional design wooden furniture. The Sandy Beach Resort is suitable for drivers or leisure seekers.

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Al Diar Siji

      

Location

Al Diar Siji hotel is situated in the heart of the city and enjoys an ideal location in central Fujairah. The hotel is only a five-minute drive from the Fujairah International Airport. On account of its location, it is close to the Fujairah Trade and Exhibition Center, shops and banks, and within walking distance of most of the tourist attractions.

Accommodation

The Al Diar Siji Hotel features 90 spacious and luxurious rooms and suites that have panoramic views of the Hajjar mountains and the Indian Ocean. Siji Hotel has Executive floors on 2 top floors offering enhanced services, decor and facilities.

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Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort

      

Overview

Nestled between the majestic Hajar Mountains and the crashing cerulean waves of the Indian Ocean, Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort immerses guests in the stunning natural beauty and historical significance of Fujairah, the only emirate in the east coast of the United Arab Emirates that is almost entirely mountainous. 

Fujairah offers rich cultural traditions and contemporary luxury. Just 90 minute from Dubai, you nevertheless enjoy all of the seclusion and privacy your heart desires. The resort is only 50 kilometers from Fujairah City and within easy reach of the area’s unique attractions, including ancient fjords, palm groves, hot springs, and historical land marks.

The hotel features 218 sea view rooms, nine meeting rooms, eight food and beverage options, a professional dive centre, penguin club for kids, a luxurious spa, and easy access to unique experiences such as snorkeling trips, water sports, deep sea fishing, and four-wheel drive expeditions

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Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah, Beach Resort

      

About the Hotel

Oriental holidays on the shores of the Indian Ocean, on the desert sands of Fujairah.

The newly built three−storey hotel in a Moroccan style is located directly on the fine sandy beach of the small Emirate of Fujairah.

Location

Directly on the beach of the Indian Ocean on a 57,000 sqm plot of land in the small Fujairah Emirate. The town of Fujairah is about 50 km away. The transfer time from Dubai is about 90 minutes (about 140 km ).

Accommodation

Total of 321 rooms. 191 Superior double rooms (about 34 sqm), 90 Deluxe rooms and 20 Executive rooms (about 43 sqm) and various suites with sea or garden view. The Deluxe rooms have a separate area (wooden partition) for the children. All rooms and suites are equipped with walk−in shower, WC, cosmetic mirror, air−conditioning, minibar, TV, safe, balcony or terrace.

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