Dubai and the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven sovereign sheikhdoms – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain and Ras al Khimah. Whilst Dubai is most definitely the most developed in terms of tourism and continues to grow, as is shown by its current construction programme, there are advantages to considering a holiday in one of the less well known Emirates. The hot, dry climate is still guaranteed for sun worshippers, but accommodation is generally more competitively priced and although there is development, the pace is much slower and less intrusive
