Capital City: Abhu Dhabi
Time Zone: The United Arab Emirates follows the Gulf Standard Time Zone UTC +4. There are no daylight savings in the UAE.
Currency: The currency in the UAE is the Emirati Dirham AED or Dhs. At that time of writing, $1 AED converts to $0.39AUD, $0.27 USD or £0.22GBP.
Credit Cards & ATMs: Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at most places around the city. ATMs are generally accessible, although they can be extremely spread out around the city and might not be close by when you need one.
Driving: Always drive on the right side of the road in the UAE.
Power: In the United Arab Emirates the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D and G. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Internet Access: Most hotels offer excellent high-speed internet connections, however you will struggle to find wifi in restaurants and cafes or when your out and about around the city.
Visa Requirements: If you’re travelling to the UAE on an Australian passport you will be issued a 30-day visa on arrival. There is no cost for this visa. This is also the case for visitors from Canada, New Zeland, United Kingdom and USA, as well as a few other countries. As always, check your visa requirements before you leave for the UAE.