This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two. About the uae the official portal of the uae government. All listed packages and accommodation in this website are limited period offers and subject to. Indeed, north america holidays leave plenty of cash for spending time amid the awesome local landscape. Dubai and abu dhabi are largely known for two things. This page provides a list of public holidays including days of religious and national importance in the uae. Overview of holidays and many observances in united arab emirates during the year 2016.
The prices shown on the etihad holidays website are for reference only and are subject to final confirmation. It is a vibrant and unique destination, combining a variety and excitement with opulence and luxury. We provide financial protection for your money when you buy a package holiday. The above is the list of 2016 public holidays declared in international which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances.
Holidays and observances in united arab emirates in 2016. Dubai holidays 20202021 dubai city breaks on the beach. Theres the planets biggest snow park, a racetrack hosting the worlds richest race and lush golf courses, all punctuated by superb shopping malls, souks and pockets. See the best that dubai has to offer in the lap of luxury with our. Holidays and observances in united arab emirates in 2020. Falls on the 27th day of rajab the seventh month of the islamic calendar. Childrens national signed a memorandum of understanding with the uae ministry of health during the event that supports continued research collaborations between the two organizations.
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Sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai, launched vision 2021 in 2010, during a. A regular, growing and loyal customer base is a true. As of 29 april 2016, gcc residence permit holders will need to apply for a uae. Gleaming fivestar resorts, pristine private beaches, finedining restaurants and designer shopping centres dubai does luxury like nowhere else. We also provide international holiday calendar for 2016 in word, excel, pdf and printable online formats. Uae public holidays for 2016 announced by abu dhabi. According to the website, the uae national day holiday will be two days, eid al fitr and eid al adha will be three days, and the others will be one day. Dubai holidays 20202021 book dubai city breaks with. The magnificent city where dreams come true, a dubai city break offers a cosmopolitan cityscape with pristine beaches. National holidays in united arab emirates in 2016 office. In 201920, employees of both sectors will get 14 official public holidays. And 2016 will not disappoint you in terms of public holidays in uae. Although an extravagant destination, city breaks to dubai.
Use our guide to the uaes public holidays to plan your 2016. Dubai does extravagance better than anywhere else and this is definitely the case with the luxurious beach clubs on offer along the citys 50km stretch of coastline. Voted best luxury holiday company at the british travel awards, we provide premium, tailormade holidays to dubai, mauritius, maldives, thailand, bali and. Book luxury uae holidays 2020, 2021 united arab emirates. The list of 2016 public holidays for the uae, released on the abu dhabi government website, is subject to the moon sighting and may differ slightly from the date given. The hijri calendar is the official reference to determine the islamic occasions in the region.
Step into a sleek, airconditioned lobby of a hotel where there are lavish chandeliers above you, a fleet of ferraris and lamborghinis parked outside, and the worlds tallest building and the most expensive hotel just down the road. Proud to be one of the seven kingdoms of the united arab emirates uae, dubai is a beacon of beauty against a backdrop of desert dunes, rivalling london, paris and new york for luxury, culture and entertainment. The list of 2015 public holidays for the uae, released on the abu dhabi government website, is subject to the moon sighting and may differ slightly from the date given. List of public holidays observed in uae askexplorer. Dubai holidays book for 20202021 with our dubai experts. Enjoy it all when you book dubai holidays or city breaks with british airways. As a result, the exact dates of these islamic events vary. Uae declares 2016 as year of reading government gulf news. Holidays in uae in 2020 call center call us from inside australia. The day is a huge day of patriotic celebration throughout the uae with plenty of flag flying and many buildings are adorned in the flags vibrant colours.
On 5 march 2019, the uae cabinet announced official holidays for the public and private sectors for the years 2019 and 2020. Global holidays is a vibrant, young and exciting company, specializing in a wide range of travel and tourism related services and products. See uae public holidays 2015 muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon, and the dates given above are approximations. Uae holidays 2020 coronavirus ramadan 2020 get hired. Etihad holidays reserves the right to change, modify and cancel any offer without prior notice. Iris holidays, kerala tripadvisor award winner 2019, 2018. Uae public holidays 2016 and 2017, school holidays, dubai. The list is provisional, as dates may change due to local.
What are the dates of the public holidays in dubai in 2016. One of the biggest holidays in uae is national day, on 2nd december, which is the day on which six of the emirates came together to form the country uae is an islamic country, so most national holidays are religious, like eid al fitr, eid al adha, arafat day, israa wal miraj, hijri new year and prophet mohammeds birthday international holidays are also observed in uae, mainly on new. It is also a major global transport hub for passengers. Plan a family holiday, escape to a tranquil paradise island or relax on a city break. At a meeting of the uae cabinet, chaired by sheikh mohammed bin rashid, it was decided that all ministries and federal entities will be closed. The abu dhabi government has announced its list of public holidays for 2016. On the crossroads of asia, africa and europe, dubai is a cosmopolitan city of diversity and contrasts. Not many places on earth are truly unique, but dubai is one of the few that are. The sheikh zayed institute was a featured partner at the uae ministry of health innovation suite at arab health 2016 in dubai.
Therefore, the dates of the holidays are subject to change, and we cannot guarantee their complete accuracy. Uae public holidays for 2016 announced by abu dhabi government. Etihad holidays book your bespoke holiday package deal. National day, which celebrates the foundation of the federation of the united arab emirates in 1971, is one day for private sector workers but two days for the public sector. Vision 2021 is a longterm plan that aims to make the uae one of the best countries in the world by the year 2021 when the uae will celebrate the golden jubilee of its formation as a federation. Three projects were showcased mgene, stethaid, and star. From hotels with goldplated ipads and resorts with private beaches, to city breaks among the skyscrapers and expeditions into the desert, enjoy great savings when booking flight and hotel packages. The uae cabinet issued a decree to give private sector an equal number of holidays as public sector for this year until. This section provides essential information about the uaes economy, political and government system, strategies, plans and initiatives.
Speaking about all the important events which are marked on the state calendar of the united arab emirates, they can be divided into three groups. We are a member of abta which means you have the benefit of abtas assistance and code of conduct. A complete list of public sector, private sector and school holidays in the uae for the year 2016 and 2017. This page contains a national calendar of all 2018 public holidays. The abu dhabi government has announced the list of public holidays for 2016. Islamic holiday exact dates are subject to moon sighting. Eid al fitr holidays for private sector employees have been announced.
Pack your sense adventure and some sunscreen when you book discount holidays in the u. The national holidays of uae abu dhabi information portal. Before you travel to the uae, read all about check your visa requirements to make. The year 2016 has been declared the year of reading in the uae to create a generation of book lovers and consolidate the uaes position as a global capital for culture and knowledge. In the uk, you can earn one skywards mile for each gbp spent on your emirates holidays package, in addition to the miles earned from your emirates flight. Dream holidays travel abu dhabi, abu dhabi, united arab emirates. Whether you want to visit an oasis in the desert or beach comb on an island. Dream holidays travel offers the best price with the best service. The police confiscated my passport, and that makes it very hard to book a hotel room. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in united arab emirates during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays. Whether its an actionpacked adventure, exploring ancient sites, pure relaxation or a romantic getaway, book a minimum threenight emirates holidays package and earn 20% bonus miles. However, please check back regularly for any updates that may occur. Much of the sediment clouding the water in this image of the persian gulf is from the shatt al arab river, which enters the gulf in the north along the iraniraq border. This page contains the list of upcoming uae united arab emirates official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, nonworking national holidays and sectorial holidays from may 2020 to april 2021.
Uae visa information visa and passport before you fly emirates. If you buy other travel arrangements such as accommodation only this protection doesnt apply. If a countrys or regions holidays are already added to your calendar, the box for the country is checked in the add holidays to calendar dialog box. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. New dp world book to be used in uae schools gulf news. Alhijra islamic new year muharram is the first month of the islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. Imarat, is a country in western asia at the northeast end of the arabian peninsula on the persian gulf, bordering oman to the east and saudi arabia to the south and west, as well as. Official holidays in dubai and the uae in 2016 are shown in the table below.
They are, respectively, the national holidays, religious holidays and celebrations of an international scale. Here, alongside over one thousand shops, youll find some unexpected attractions such as dubai aquarium with the largest viewing panel in. Protocol and liaison service of the united nations 405 east 42nd street, room s0201 new york, ny 10017 telephone. Public holidays the official portal of the uae government. This page contains a calendar of all 2020 and 2021 school holidays in the uae. Special holidays packages for uae national day air arabia. If you book with etihad airways by today, under its summer escape deals. Special holidays packages for uae national day for this national day, select from one of the following exclusively designed holiday packages by air arabia and give yourself a well deserved break in armenia, georgia, turkey, nepal, sri lanka or lebanon. Dubai holidays are worldfamous for shopping as there are more than 250 shopping malls, including the largest mall in the world, dubai mall. List of holidays in the uae business in dubai, uae in 2019. Expected to fall on sunday october 2 in 2016, it is likely that workers in the uae will enjoy a long weekend. For more information, you could also read the uae annual book 2016 pdf. British father, 36, who flew to uae for a holiday is now being held. Add holidays to your calendar in outlook for windows outlook.
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