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Professionally it should go to a conference in Dubai. I had wisely booked a rental car that didn’t cost much and had a little more flexibility. Actually, I was only there for five days, but still had two days to drive around. The first trip went from Dubai to the east and the second from Dubai to the south at the border of Oman, further on the border of Saudi Arabia through the Rub el Khali (The Empty Quarter) through the oasis Liwa, past Abu Dhabi back to Dubai. A look at the mileage showed later about 1500 km journey through the country.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah. The UAE is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the west and Oman to the east, and it has a coastline along the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
„2016 United Arab Emirates – Day 1 – Arrival“ weiterlesen
The Al Hajar Mountains, also known as the Hajar Mountains, are a range of mountains located in the eastern part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the northern part of Oman. They stretch for about 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) and are considered one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Arabian Peninsula.
„2016 United Arab Emirates – Day 2 – Through The Al Hajar Mountains“ weiterlesen
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) known for its luxury shopping, modern architecture, and vibrant nightlife. The city is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the most populous cities in the UAE.
„2016 United Arab Emirates – Day 3 – Dubai Gold Market“ weiterlesen
The Rub Al Khali, also known as the “Empty Quarter,” is a vast desert that covers much of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula. Spanning across Oman, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia, it is one of the largest sand deserts in the world.
„2016 United Arab Emirates – Day 4 – Rub’ al Khali – The Empty Quarter“ weiterlesen