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Ramadan 2015 And UAE public holidays

The date of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for the year 2015 in UAE, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Yemen, Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Somalia and Sudan,Egypt and Saudi Arabia, where the wonders of Muslims all over the world now for appointment lunar month of Ramadan for the year 1436 AH corresponding to 2015 AD, where the National Institute for Astronomical Research announced the appointment the beginning of the month of Ramadan is on Wednesday, the 17th of June, 2015.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year. Also known as the Holy month, it is well acknowledged as the time in which Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.

Prayer, charity and family gatherings are the essence of this holy month which is intended to teach Muslims about humility and spirituality. As Muslims follow the Hijri calendar (which is shorter than the Gregorian), the dates of Ramadan move forward slightly each year; so this year, 2011, Ramadan will begin on the 1st August and likely to end around the 30th August.

Like the rest of the Muslim world, Ramadan is a special time for people in the UAE and Abu Dhabi. Visitors to the country will notice a quieter atmosphere during the day, with stores being emptier than usual and restaurants remaining closed. At night however, the city comes alive with fun activities designed to bring families and friends together. During Ramadan there are two traditional feasts that Muslims enjoy; Suhour, which is the feast before the sunrise, and Iftar, which is the meal to break the fast at sunset. Non-Muslim visitors are encouraged to attend both Suhour and Iftar celebrations across the city to learn and enjoy the traditional feasts and cultural activities.

February 19, 2015
Abu Dhabi…The Dazzling Beauty And luxury Again And Again

Whether you are looking behind the trip or the expansion of contemporary cultural adventure takes you with your consciousness to the dimensions of bygone history, offering you the city of Abu Dhabi all this and more. Discover the mysteries of the Gulf jewel, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and I know where to find what you meant it, but remember that no matter how you try, you will continue to be avid to know more about what you can visit and visit soon. Our advice to you to plan several trips to this city in order to recognize them in Eoffaha right.

Abu Dhabi city is culturally rich and this is evident thanks to the vast amount of festivals that affect all levels, from movies and music to food, heritage and much more. Most famous of these festivals may be at all “for films Abu Dhabi Festival”, which met with universally popular remarkable printed name since its inception in 2007. Each of Fine Arts lovers there and hand inescapable, and hand mimicked the French tradition in the Gulf desert, Louvre Abu Dhabi. The list does not stop at this point, but only start here, as there Zayed National Museum, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Palace Museum, to name a few.

Among the most prominent activities that can enrich the tourist experience deeper into the heritage of the UAE in general and Abu Dhabi in particular, is a visit to the dropper market or the Heritage Village or Qasr al-Hosn, The exploration of this kind visitor will be transferred to historic proportions and it defined the aspects of the past life of tents Alternative Carriers and irrigation system For example, so the lifestyle is no longer common in this day. Due to the multiplicity of these heritage destinations and different, are advised to check the hours and days of work, since there are seasonal ones and those that operate year-round.

The largest share of the excitement and thrill attributable to car enthusiasts and enthusiastic racing, especially Ferrari as part of the largest theme park in the world covered, “Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.” It is an integrated entertainment world that meets all of the family’s concerns, affords you and your family a perfect day in the memory of everyone of them. Because this city has more than 20 facilities and game entertainment related Ferrari cars, has become a global destination unrivaled.

It is not possible to talk about the city of Abu Dhabi in a commercial manner and pace of development and progress in accelerating, as these are the glorious city to flourish with each year is unrivaled, there is one trick, however, only to fall in love with her again and again at every visit.

January 1, 2015

UAE Public Holidays 2015

Abu Dhabi eGovernment site publishing table showing the official state holidays during 2015, and is scheduled to federal ministries and agencies crashes in the state 13 days during 2015.

Divided holidays in the UAE into two types: fixed holidays (National Kalium or New Year’s Day), and Islamic holidays, linked identified lunar calendar and dates vary from year to year.

And changing lifestyle and habits of the people during the holy month of Ramadan, which closed several restaurants and shops closed throughout the day, but the streets and shopping malls teeming until the late hours of the night. It also reduced working hours during Ramadan by two hours a day. And ends the month of Ramadan holiday stretch for a three-day celebration of Eid Al-Fitr.

In the second of December of each year, the streets and buildings festooned across the country to commemorate the founding of the Union of the United Arab Emirates, and is accompanied by the National Day of the UAE series of events and programs that last for several days.

Federal ministries, public departments and government institutions are closed during public holidays.

Occasion	Gregorian year 2014	Hijri year 1435	Holiday duration
New Year	1 Jan 2014	1	1
Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday*	13Jan 2014	12 Rabi’ Al-Awwal	1
Israa & Miaraj Night*	26 May2014	27 Rajab	1
Ramadan expected to begin*	28Jun 2014	1 Ramadan	0
Eid Al Fitr*	28 July 2014	1 Shawwal	3
Arafat Day*	3 Oct 2014	9 Dhu Al-Hijjah	1
Eid Al Adha*	4 Oct 2014	10 Dhu Al-Hijjah	3
Hijri New Year’s Day*	25 Oct 2014	1 Muharram 1436	1
UAE National Day	2/3 Dec 2014		2

(Source Abu Dhabi e-government portal)

January 1, 2015

A cruise to New Year’s Eve in Dubai

Everyone prepares to welcome the New Year in various ways, and some people watch at home in the intimate atmosphere with family and friends, while others prefer to ensure the restaurants and nightclubs and enjoy the atmosphere loud and dancer. There is a class of people who are in favor of the travel and spend the holidays and New Year’s Eve outside the country, to be featured this evening and carry them New Year’s pleasant surprises.

Destinations that can travel to them to spend the holiday and receive many and varied new year, you can choose, for example, Paris, London or Beirut, and many other cities where the reception of the new year will be a distinctive atmosphere bustling. But the city remains the most universal and that you will find the various entertainment and well-being is Dubai. This distinctive city offers all kinds of concerts in luxury hotels and lounges task, to be the New Year holiday is already special.

Now we will give you a wonderful and strange idea to spend New Year’s Eve, differ from regular evenings that you’re used to, which is to ensure a yacht sailing in the waters of Dubai. Progress of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai residents fantastic performances New Year in a distinctive way,Is sailing in the waterfront of Dubai in a boat or yacht. The opportunity will be available for passengers to release the city view from the sea and enjoy the blazing lights deployed glittering; they will see the Burj Khalifa, which Sastal fireworks spectacular Burj Al Arab, which will be glistening lights, As you see Atlantis inflamed celebrations and crackers. All this in one trip in the picturesque waterfront of the city of Dubai.

There are three methods available for rent at the waterfront: the water bus and water taxi and the words of Dubai. Trips start at ten pm and end at one o’clock after midnight, but the ferry trip will start at exactly the eleventh hour and continue until noon the next day.

Starts the water bus from the pier sea terminal will be the assembly point near the Palm Jumeirah Bridge, with a price per card per adult AED 100, or US $ 27. As for the children shall receive the card at half the price, it can be for children under two years of age to get a free round.

Begin water taxi tour of the Marine Park in Dubai Marina, will be the assembly point near the Burj Al Arab. Passengers can hire a taxi for a special trip for one person or a husband or even a group of friends or family, and the cost of the lease of 3000 AED. Does not absorb water taxi more than a dozen people.

We left Dubai term, which begins its journey in front of the Marina Mall in Dubai Marina, and the assembly point is near the Burj Al Arab. Grades are divided on board this phrase into two categories: silver, which amounts to the cost of the tariff AED 200, gold and class B -300 dirhams per person AED class. Kids can get a card at half the price, while children under two they can access for free.

Imagine yourself Welcome New Year at sea why at the same time, the magnificent scenery of the city of Dubai, which glistened in the night, to be the new tooth also sparkling and full of success and prosperity.

December 30, 2014
Dubai .. the first Arab country offers Google Street View feature

Google today announced the availability of the property and activate Street View in Dubai, a feature provided by Google Maps to allow users to see the streets in the city in a manner 360 degrees. It is the first turf, which is provided to the streets in the Arab world this property.

This property has been established since the month of May 2007, the service is available in more than 3000 cities in 63 countries around the world. Where Google Street View provides users with rich experience and browse pictures, plus it allows users to see the main sights in the world, in addition to seeing the natural wonders, and navigate between several places they are interested in.

And places that are available in Street View service in Dubai are: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai city center, slopes, Dubai Marina, Business Bay (Business Bay), Bur Dubai, Deira, and more. Where users can be seen in these places, streets and rounded off to the nearest degree in Google Maps, or by dragging the orange tag (Bijman) and put it on a specific street in blue.

Mohammed Murad, Regional Director for Google in the Middle East and North Africa, said: “Google Street View will allow millions of people to explore Dubai in a new way – to try and beautiful 360 degree view of one of the most tourism cities in the world. Since we launched the Street View feature, and we note the positive from users, so we believe that the people and business in the UAE and around the world will benefit from this new pictorial service on various fields. “

December 9, 2014
Helio Tent Dubai Marina

HELIO restaurant in the Dubai Marina area, regulates a Ramadan tent under the title ” HELIO Ramadan tent” and offering amazing breakfast and the morning meal experience in a modern family atmosphere on the Eastern melodies music.

HELIO khaimah provide breakfast menu at a price of 90 dirhams per person inclusive traditional cuisine and drinks and refreshments and sweets Ramadan starting from sunset, while offering a list Sahour includes golden dish for two people at a price of 150 dirhams, restaurant also offers a menu for children less than 12 years at a price of 50 dirhams Children without two food is free.

HELIO tent also provides an atmosphere full of different activities Ramadan most notably the large display screens to watch the World Cup matches in 2014.

Helio Lounge Location: Dubai Marina, Dubai

Phone: 80043546

Restaurant category: Egyptian , Arab cuisine

Hours: starting from sunset – all days of the week

Price: AED 90 per person including breakfast, water and juices Ramadan buffet

Payment method: Cash, Visa, MasterCard

June 3, 2014
City Walk Shopping And Relaxation in Dubai’s Newest Markets

City Walk Dubai , which opened recently and the latest shopping destination in the outdoors in the city of Dubai is considered.

Ambiance of the place-like atmosphere of shopping in European cities where all shops in the outdoor contemporary design and decorated with stunning views of the tree-lined sidewalks and wide-spread by restaurants, cafes and shops all tastes.

What distinguishes City Walk contemporary engineering design where the employment of construction materials used in the final finishing of wooden planks and poles iron on the facades of shops and restaurants to bestow on the attractiveness of the day and splendor of the place in the evening at the completion of lighting, which were distributed in a beautiful way, especially when the fountain in the middle of the market and which is surrounded by her side green space with a dedicated area for children to play what makes this place attractive for families and individuals alike.

It can be described by the concept of “City Walk” market that Community Mall or the so-called neighborhood market but high standards in terms of quality shops and restaurants.

Featuring the “City Walk” many different high-end stores such as fashion, cosmetics and home and the pharmacy and hair care, nails, club true, a supermarket and other with a lot of restaurants and cafes of different flavors such as “The Butcher Shop” and “The Noodle House” and ” Cafe de la Rome “and” Hemengberd Bakery “and” Hollywood burger “and many more.

ity Walk Dubai in the heart of Jumeirah at the intersection of Safa Street with Al Wasl Road and close to Dubai and Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the city center of the world.

May 10, 2014
7 Tourist Destinations Be Sure To Visit In Abu Dhabi

Golden beaches , water park and desert Its outings Emirate of Abu Dhabi is one of the leading tourist destinations in the winter. The city and full of so many events and attractions and cultural, which would not be complete without a visit to the traffic on them.

Here are seven tourist destinations for city visitors advise at your next visit to the UAE capital:

Corniche: Corniche runs over 4 miles and is formatted for pedestrians, bicycles and even picnics outdoors. There is a greater knowledge of Nasith United Arab Emirates on the rise 360 feet, not to mention the Union Towers, which includes selling luxury brands centers. It also includes the fort Palace is the oldest building in the city.

Yas Island: or Adventure Island, located near the airport, which is filled with exciting water games, as well as the bustling world of Ferrari and Formula 1 circuit.

Saadiyat Island: away from the city’s 10-minute drive, and soon will see the opening of a number of the most important museums in the world, where Stsagtab island exhibits and museums worldwide Kallover Gagnheim. Sheikh Zayed Mosque is also a tourist destination par excellence because it contains the largest carpet in the world and the largest chandelier, along with the unique architecture.

Dunes of the desert: the desert attracts many nature tourists Europeans, particularly in the winter time, it is a camping safari tours and enjoy the exploration of the desert animals are numerous activities contrary to the harsh winter of Europe.

Masdar City or City of the Future, is a huge tourist attraction, where the city is considered a pioneer of non-carbon dioxide promulgation and adoption entirely on solar and wind energy.

Eye: an hour from the capital city located green eye .. oasis in the middle of the desert, is also famous dunes surrounding waters and sulfur and a zoo.

April 14, 2014