Spectrum Guide to the United Arab Emirates (Spectrum Guides) (Paperback)

by Camerapix (Editor) "The United Arab Emirates is a melting pot of different cultures and people, tied together in a federation that sees itself increasingly as a nation..." (more)
Key Phrases: Abu Dhabi, Bani Yas, Middle East (more...)

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The UAE, composed of the seven states of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain, have made the desert bloom-for the benefit of both citizen and tourist.

Parks, golf courses, and racecourses stand in lush and verdant contrast to the desert sand, while gardens ablaze with tropical color enrich the wide, tree-lined roads and avenues of the Emirates' twenty-first century cities. Yet just outside civilization, the ancient sands of the Arabian Desert lure the visitor. With a detailed section on the economy, Spectrum Guide to the United Arab Emirates is the first comprehensive and visitor-friendly guide to this modern grouping of states. It is an essential companion for business travelers and tourists alike.

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group; 2 edition (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566564263
• ISBN-13: 978-1566564267
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #739,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Little Bits of Everything, March 2, 2001

By	"leroy93" (Palm Springs, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spectrum Guide to United Arab Emirates (Paperback)

Although a fine overall introduction to the U.A.E., the work understandably bogs down in the more traditional tourist centers of Dubai and Abu Dabhi. Since the city of Al Ain has grown so substantially so quickly, perhaps the lack of current information is forgiveable. Compared to other guides, this is still among the best. Fine photos and maps.

4.0 out of 5 stars Guide UAE, March 19, 2006

By	Carlos R. De Derossi "Carlos Derossi" (Brazil) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is a very good guide for those who have never visit the UAE.

8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful photography and useful information, March 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Spectrum Guide to United Arab Emirates (Paperback)

This is a terrific book for the tourist. The photography was excellent and the information was logically organized.