Fri, 21 Nov, 2008
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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, a safe and welcoming environment.
Where is the UAE
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Where is the UAE!
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian peninsula between 22° 50 and 26° north latitude and between 51° and 56° 25 east longitude. Qatar lies to the north-west, Saudi Arabia to the west, south and south-east and Oman to the south-east and north-east. Occupying a total area of about 83, 600 sq. km (32,400 sq. miles) - roughly the size of Portugal - the UAE has 700 km of coastline, 600 km along the Arabian Gulf and 100 km bordering the Gulf of Oman.