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The UAE is a colorful holiday destination, where everyone will find entertainment to suit their taste and budget. Here you can stay in one of the luxury hotels with a rooftop pool or choose a cozy hotel with reasonable prices per room, stroll through the local bazaar or go to boutiques for shopping, snorkeling or organizing boat trip on board the yacht. And of course, the resorts of the UAE are famous for their magnificent beaches - with the purest blue water and white sand. There is also enough Arabian exoticism here - for lovers of the original “excursion”, the country offers a lot of leisure options. See ancient castles and museums, go to a nomad camp in the middle of the dunes, or explore modern architecture The UAE, which seems to have descended from the pages of a futuristic novel. No one will be disappointed - this country knows how to surprise!

The resort area here arose relatively recently, but thanks to a generous flow of investment, the Emirates has rapidly developed, offering vacationers all the delights of modern infrastructure. First of all, these are fashionable hotels and well-groomed beaches of the Persian and Oman Gulfs. Here you can not only swim and bask under the hot Arabian sun, but also have fun. A variety of water attractions and diving instructors are at your disposal. When you get tired of beach activities, go stare at the tallest skyscraper in the world and the famous musical fountain in Dubai or the historical sights of Abu Dhabi. Exotic lovers can visit camel races or take part in a safari.

When is the best time to travel

The beauty of the subtropical climate is that the weather here is absolutely opposite to ours. When it is damp and cold outside in Russia, in the UAE the average daily temperature does not drop below +24°C. In summer, the thermometer rises to +45°C, so at this time of the year, tourists only come to El Fujairah, where, due to the proximity of mountains and the ocean, it is not so hot. You can swim in the Persian Gulf all year round, on open beaches, the water does not cool below +20°C, and the peak value is +35°C. June and July are the hottest months, not every tourist can withstand a daytime walk under the scorching sun. When choosing a time for a trip, it is worth focusing not only on temperature, but also on precipitation, which occurs most of all in February-March. In late spring - early summer, sandstorms can become an unpleasant phenomenon, which spoil the rest for a period of up to two days. best time to visit the UAE, the period from October to May is considered, when warm, fine days give way to cool, but windless evenings.

What to take with you on a trip

As with any foreign trip, it is best to bring a first aid kit with you, but remember that the import of some medicines into this country is restricted. Prescription drugs must be declared in advance. This does not apply to the drugs for indigestion, which you are guaranteed to need in the first few days. In addition, take care of the availability of high-quality sunscreen - it is very easy to get sunburned in the UAE. But you don’t have to worry about clothes - apart from underwear and a pair of removable shoes, you are unlikely to need anything. If necessary, clothes can be bought inexpensively locally.

What sea in the UAE

On the one hand, the Emirates is washed by the Persian Gulf, and on the other, by the Gulf of Oman, which belongs to the Indian Ocean basin.

Do Russians need a visa?

To visit the country, you must obtain a national visa for up to 6 months. Simplified mode allows you to issue it after arrival - right at the airport. This is a free procedure, but no one has canceled the list of requirements. One of them is medical insurance and the amount in cash for the entire stay. It is worth mentioning that from February 17, 2019, an agreement came into force on the abolition of visa restrictions by the UAE for those Russians who intend to study or work in this country. Length of stay - 90 days.

What currency and how much money to take with you

Currency unit UAE - Dirham (AED), but it is best to fly to rest with dollars. You can take the euro, but with the exchange of rubles for national currency may have problems. The most favorable exchange rate in banks, they work daily from 8 to 13, except Friday, and on Thursday they close an hour earlier. You can also exchange dollars at private points or just at the hotel. If you prefer cashless payments, please bring your Visa, Master Сard, American Express or Diners Club card.

How long does it take to fly a plane

The duration of a direct flight does not exceed 5 hours. You can choose between a national airline or a Dubai low-cost airline.

What to bring with you and as a gift

Arabs know a lot about good cosmetics, so you should grab oils, natural henna, eyeliner - kayal. Bring sweets to your friends: Turkish delight, nougat, halva. For chefs, spices will be the best gift, for fashionistas - furs and jewelry.

What is the weather like in the UAE

Temperature:	afternoon	at night	water	precipitation
January	24°C	13°C	19	11
February	24°C	14°C	18	35
March	27°C	17°C	23	22
April	32°C	20°C	27	7
May	36°C	23°C	27	0
June	38°C	26°C	27	0
July	40°C	28°C	29	0
August	40°C	29°C	32	0
September	38°C	26°C	27	0
October	35°C	22°C	27	0
November	30°C	18°C	25	1
December	26°C	15°C	24	14

Holidays in the UAE offer travelers not only wonderful hotels and warm sea, but also Eastern hospitality. Going to the country in October, you will see how beautiful the weather is at this time of the year, all kinds of recreation will be available to you. Entertainment in the Emirates is not limited to shopping and relaxing on the beach, you can also choose a wonderful safari, in which it is possible to organize an overnight stay in the desert. You can also choose other types active rest, excursions, hiking, spa treatments.

Holidays and festivals in the UAE in October

Muslim New Year, the date changes, in 2016 - October 3 Muslims celebrate the arrival of the New Year with fasting. It is customary for the people in this country to start fasting and praying fervently two days before the onset of this holiday. Fasting does not stop during the arrival of the New Year, it continues for two more days after the celebration.

Ashura, date changes, in 2016 - October 12 On the day of mourning, it is customary for Shia Muslims to organize a funeral procession. It is believed that it was on this day that the first man and all life on the planet was created. The prophecies say that the apocalypse may come on the day of Ashura. On this day, one of the prophets died, therefore it is customary to create a funeral procession with a live orchestra. After this event, performances are staged in theaters that tell about the prophet.

Time difference with Moscow

The time difference between Moscow and the UAE is 1 hour.

Weather in the UAE in October

Daytime temperature +35 °C, night temperature +22 °C, sea water +27 °C.

The UAE attracts a huge number of tourists from Russia every year, regardless of weather conditions.

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What is the weather in the UAE in October, air and water temperature, precipitation. The cost of the tour in October and other information from "Travel The World".

October is the beginning of the second half of the most comfortable period of stay in the UAE, especially towards the end of the month. The heat subsides, the flow of tourists increases - it is necessary to seize the moment for a good and comfortable stay.

October weather

As in September, Fujairah is the most comfortable holiday destination in the UAE - air warmed up to +32 C and warm water (+23 C ... +24 C) create ideal conditions for relaxation, especially if you went to the Emirates with children.

As for unusual entertainment, it makes sense to head to the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, where camel races are held in October. If you have good intuition, you can make good money by making a good bet on the sweepstakes. Also in this emirate you can improve your health in mineral springs and fly a plane, albeit not on your own, but still as a pilot.

Do not forget about precautions - use sunscreen, wear long sleeves when walking in open areas during the day, drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

Do not forget that all the conditions for shopping are created in the emirates - it is profitable to make purchases here, especially if you are good at bargaining.

Holiday prices in October

At the beginning of the month, prices for trips to the emirates still remain at the September level, but in the second half they begin to rise - the heat subsides, and crowds of tourists go to the emirates for vacation, especially closer to November - the peak of the autumn velvet season. If you want to know more precisely, check out the prices for holidays in the UAE in October. More about

Nearest hotels:	2 kilometers	Clarion Hotel	from	70 € *
	at 650 meters	Oru Hotel	from	48 € *
	1.8 kilometers	Hotell G9	from	27 € *
			* minimum room rate for two in low season

Where Kadriorg Park goes to the sea, on the embankment, there is a magnificent monument erected in memory of the Russian battleship Rusalka, who died on September 7, 1893 during a storm while crossing from Reval (Tallinn) to Helsingfors (Helsinki). This is the figure of an angel holding an Orthodox cross in his hand. The pedestal with an angel, as it were, hovering over the sea is made in the form of the prow of a ship cutting through granite waves. The inscription on the pedestal reads: "Russians do not forget their martyr heroes."

In that tragedy, 177 sailors died, the names of 12 officers are listed on the monument itself, and 165 sailors are on the fence posts.

The monument was opened on the ninth anniversary of the death of the "Mermaid". The author of the monument, the Estonian sculptor Amandus Adamson, is also famous for the monument to the sunken ships in Sevastopol and the sculptures that adorn the facade of the House of Books on Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg ( former home Singer company), which is opposite the Kazan Cathedral.

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My relative died on the "Mermaid"

(Valery 23.01.10)

great photo, yes Full description Total. I was there 20 years ago, and to go and navigate better, it will help a lot ... thank you very much!

(lily 28.10.10)

I have been to Tallinn several times, I really like this city! But I learned so many interesting and informative things from your report! Well done! Thanks!!!

(Ekaterina 22.02.11)

I am from St. Petersburg and often travel to Tallinn. I usually live in the city portus hotel - inexpensive and convenient, parking, close to the old town + ferries, romance of the sea, so to speak)))
So, I always take sneakers with me and run along the embankment along the Kadriorg park, past the monument to the Mermaid. It’s especially good to run back: the breeze from the sea and the view of the spiers of Old Tallinn are cool)

(Sasha 21.04.11)

He served in Tallinn in 1972-1975. We had a tradition, each dismissal was visited by the monument "Mermaid". Vladimir 12.07.11

(Vladimir 12.07.11)

my dad also served from 1972 to 1975, please respond ........ sharadenidze timur (tengiz gurievich)

(Maya 08/19/11)

He served in Paldiski, visited Tallinn, and it was at the monument to the armadillo, Mermaid\"\" in 1968-1969, they took pictures with friends. Good memory.

(Eugene 21.12.11)

I graduated from the 10th grade in Tallinn, after the graduation party we walked around Kadriorg and filmed at the \"Mermaid\" monument. How long ago it was!

(Tina 10.03.12)

Great job! Thank you very much for the tour.

(Tatiana 05/29/12)

Thank you so much for virtual tour! Today we returned from Tallinn. With the help of your site, I "refreshed and streamlined" all the sights I saw.

(Victoria 28.08.12)

(Vladimir 23.10.12)

A magnificent monument, thanks to the Estonians that they can keep a long-term memory of themselves and other people. The splendor of the city, its tidiness is impressive, could not help but be near this monument. Thank you Vladimir 21.10.2012.