The capital of the UAE is not as popular among tourists as its neighbor Dubai, which makes it even more attractive for a real traveler.
Not only are the largest capitals concentrated here, all the world's best hotel chains are represented, and the Arab way of life is held in high esteem, but also the entertainment industry to the maximum. There are cool beaches, water parks, the Ferrari World theme park, rich cultural life, falconry, Formula 1 tracks, authentic Arabic villages and colorful oriental bazaars.
Today we have collected all the important facts about Abu Dhabi, which are not only interesting to know, but also very useful for travel.
1. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is archipelago of 200 islands.
2. Abu Dhabi is one of the hottest cities in the world. The temperature here in summer rarely drops below 50C.
3. Abu Dhabi is called " fried Manhattan" not in vain. Everything is clear about the adjective, but the city plan is torn off from the most popular area of \u200b\u200bNew York. The island (yes, yes, Abu Dhabi occupies an island of 8 km by 10 km) is lined with streets into squares. There are no poetic/historical street names. Like in New York, only numbers.
4. Abu Dhabi, although not as famous as Dubai, is the richest emirate of the UAE. He owns 80% of the country's oil.
5. The main embankment of the city - Corniche (Corniche).
The capital's residents are terribly proud of it and when the weather permits (from November to March) they come here to ride a bike, rollerblade, run, and just walk. This is the longest promenade on
Middle East (10 km) and a real green oasis! Here are the most beautiful fountains in Abu Dhabi and the city beach. Entrance to it is free, but there are no sun loungers - umbrellas.
6. The most famous hotel in Abu Dhabi is also the most expensive hotel in the world. Its construction took 3 billion dollars and the labor of 20,000 specialists. For interiors of Emirates Palace every year!!! 80 kg of gold leaf is spent.
The length of the building itself is 1 km, the hotel's beach is 1.5 km of perfect sand. The hotel has 1002 chandeliers, 114 domes and a park area of 100 hectares. The hotel offers the most expensive vacation in the world: for $1 million 7 nights in a 780 m2 room and all the services you can think of (chauffeur and Maybach, delicacies on request, helicopter rides, etc.).
7. In Abu Dhabi you can see capital gate- the most falling building in the world.
Its angle of inclination is 18 degrees!! At leaning tower of pisa only 4! The construction estimate was $2.2 billion. The building also has special system reduce heat from the sun.
8. My favorite building in Abu Dhabi is Aldar HQ.
It is the world's first circular skyscraper. In profile it looks like a lens. total futurism. The building is located Main office construction company Aldar Properties.
9. You can listen to the best jazz in the city in a bar hemingway, hotel
10. In Abu Dhabi it is customary keep clean. The fine for throwing paper on the sidewalk, a cigarette butt, is 500 dirhams ($135).
11. The highest observation deck in Abu Dhabi is located in the hotel. It is called Observation Deck at 300, located on the 74th floor, and in addition to a gorgeous view of the city and the entire Persian Gulf, it offers wonderful cocktails, pastries and traditional English tea, which is called High Tea here.
It costs AED 75 to climb the tower, but AED 50 can be used to pay for drinks and anything you choose from the menu.
12. Yas Mall- the largest shopping center in Abu Dhabi. The total area is 235,000 m2. Democratic and serious brands. 60 restaurants and cafes. Cool 4D cinema.
13. Alcohol in Abu Dhabi can only be found in hotel restaurants and bars. Local residents in order to drink, you need to go to the police and get a license. At the same time, provide a certificate from the employer describing the reliability and indicating the salary. After obtaining a license, you can spend no more than 10% of your total income on drinking every month.
14. The prefix in the name of the hotel means that it does not have alcohol and pork dishes.
15. Twin skyscraper Al Bahar also called "umbrella houses". The building is famous for its giant sun-shielding façade, which opens and closes throughout the day depending on the position of the sun.
16. The motto of Abu Dhabi is "Tolerance". The word is carved in stone in front of the palace of the ruling sheikh of Abu Dhabi and is confirmed daily by the actions of the government. 160 nations coexist in the emirate.
17. Taxi in Abu Dhabi cost very little. However, you can only "catch" them in certain places, for example, in parking lots in front of hotels or in shopping centers.
18. Public buses in the UAE are divided into 2 parts: women's and men's
19. Abu Dhabi, like the UAE as a whole, is a country of absolute security. In this case, you are unlikely to see the police anywhere. Order is being monitored with the help of cameras and .. people in civilian clothes. In the Emirates, there is a very strong network of “snitches” who seem to work as concierges in houses, janitors, car washers, but in fact they collect data and monitor the implementation of the rules.
20. Landed in Abu Dhabi 40 million date palms. All plantings in the emirate have their own irrigation system. Of course, all plantings are planted by hand. Land for gardens and flower beds was brought from abroad, including Belarus and Ukraine.
21. Want to feel like a pearl diver? In the past, the main center of pearling in the world of Abu Dhabi knows a lot about this! The tour "Pearl Journey" includes the story of the grandson of professional pearl divers, diving and, of course, a pearl mined with his own hands as a gift!
22. You can drive a car at high speed in Abu Dhabi without any problems. The 5.5 km race track is used for Formula 1 races, and the rest of the time for skating for everyone.
You just need to go to the site, choose a car and a pilot, if necessary, and 3, 2, 1, to the Start, attention, rushed off.
You need to order a ride
23. Dine at an altitude of 126 meters above sea level in Abu Dhabi is possible, yet with 360 degree panoramas of the city. The Tiara Restaurant at Marina Mall Tower is located in a revolving tower. Fusion cuisine is a mixture of local cuisine and French, Mediterranean, African.
24. While vacationing in Abu Dhabi, you should definitely go on a safari and see exotic animals up close. It's about the island of Sir Bani Yas. Through the efforts of Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan, the once desert piece of the Earth was turned into a reserve with an area of 87 km2!
Gazelles, giraffes, flamingos, Beyza antelope, dolphins, sea turtles - more than 2 dozen rare animals and thousands of birds. In addition, on the island of Sir Bani Yas you can see mountains made of natural salt of all shapes and shades. The best way to get there is by plane, the flight from Abu Dhabi takes only 30 minutes. Or take the highway to Jebel Danna, from where boats go to the island.
25. Despite perfectly smooth roads and an abundance of expensive cars, the UAE is very strict speed limits. Within urban areas, it can be 60 km / h, on the autobahn 100. There are many surveillance cameras everywhere.
26. There are many sand dunes near Abu Dhabi. An ideal place to squeal while accelerating in jeeps and learn to surf on boards on sand dunes.
27. To experience life in the desert, it is best to stay for a night or two. in Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara. Not only is the main sandy desert of the world Liwa around, but the hotel itself is luxurious: 4 restaurants, spa, camel rides, falconry, tennis courts.
28. One of the main symbols of the UAE - falcon. This bird adorns the national emblem - the seven feathers of its tail symbolize the seven emirates that make up the country, and such qualities as courage and commitment to one's goal, which is very characteristic of the people of the UAE.
Not far from Abu Dhabi, there is now the largest in the world and, of course, the best equipped Falcon Hospital, as well as a museum that tells all the nuances of the behavior of these birds, the features and subtleties of falconry. Here you can buy everything you need for falconry and try yourself as a hunter.
29. One of the main attractions of Abu Dhabi is Ferrari Park. Of course, the world record for indoor theme parks. It covers an area of 200,000 m2 and is all about Ferrari, speed and extreme sports.
The main attraction is Formula Rossa, the largest roller coaster in the world, where you can ride at a speed of 240 km/h. Despite the fact that the ride lasts only 1 min 32 s, the impressions keep a couple of hours more!
Also, you can not pass by Ferrari simulators, Speed of Magic (4D), karting academy and Fiorano Gt Challenge.
30. The second hero of the capital of the Emirate - Yas Waterworld Park.
15 hectares of territory, 43 attractions, of which 4 exist only here.
A collection of vivid impressions and dizzying slides.
Best of
✔Dawwama
for those who like to squeal in the company. You sit on a large circle - 5-6 people and flew. The pipe is wide and, they say, almost the only one in the world
✔Sebag
I christened her "iris". You take a mat almost like for yoga, lie down on your stomach, persuade yourself that the black pipe is not at all scary and flew off. Head first and almost like off a cliff
✔Liwa loop
my favorite. Agreed only after 2 hours. Imagine climbing high up the stairs. They lock you up in a capsule. One, two, three - the heart beats louder than words, and suddenly the floor disappears. Free fall. Narrow, dark and very fast
31. The exchange rate of the dirham against the dollar has not changed for several years and is 3.65 dirhams per US dollar. But gasoline prices are reviewed every month. By the way, there are no taxes in the Emirates, except for taxes for transnational corporations.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United United Arab Emirates. Few people know about this city, because many people associate the UAE with the city of Dubai. But it is worth noting that Abu Dhabi is smaller in area, but more developed in economic terms. If Dubai is the tourist center of the country, then Abu Dhabi is the industrial, political and commercial center of the UAE.
View of the capital of the United Arab Emirates - the city of Abu Dhabi
There are several ways to find a job in Abu Dhabi:
Initially, it is better to start looking for a job on your own. After all, you will need to pay for the services of an intermediary agency.
Despite the fact that Abu Dhabi is not the most popular city among tourists in the UAE, it is not inferior to Dubai in terms of the number of tourists. You can find work in Abu Dhabi in large international companies or in the tourism sector.
It is easiest for Russians and Ukrainians to find a job in the tourism sector. The most in-demand jobs in this industry are:
If a foreign national wants to find a job in their specialty in Abu Dhabi, then it is worth remembering that programmers and system administrators are in incredible demand in this city.
There is no minimum wage in Abu Dhabi. Each employer independently determines the amount of wages. Low-skilled workers (cleaners, parking attendants, gardeners, security guards, etc.) receive the lowest salaries.
The average salary for these specialties does not exceed 1500 dirhams. Translated into foreign currency this amount equals 27 thousand rubles. But compared to Russian Federation this salary for a similar position is very high.
Most of these positions in Abu Dhabi are migrants from the poorest countries in Asia.
Ukrainians and Russians mostly work in Abu Dhabi in the tourism sector. So in hotel complexes and hotels, foreign workers earn an average of AED 2,500 per month. This is about 45 thousand rubles. The main advantage of working in hotels is the provision of accommodation and food.
Highly skilled workers earn between 8,000 and 31,000 dirhams on average.
The most demanded highly qualified specialties in Abu Dhabi:
Tourists who prefer to combine leisure with shopping will appreciate the possibilities of the emirate. There are 12 state-of-the-art shopping centers and many small shops in the style of an oriental bazaar. In addition, shopping is a kind of leisure in Abu Dhabi: knowing how to bargain, you can get not only pleasure from the process, but also satisfaction from the purchase, significantly reducing the initial price of many goods.
Abu Dhabi annually hosts entertainment and educational events: festivals, exhibitions, fairs, competitions - entertainment for every taste, and everything, of course, at the highest level.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix- the main auto racing of Abu Dhabi, taking place on the famous Yas Marina track. In the 2015 season, the final Grand Prix will be held on November 29, which is the latest completion date for the championship in history.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan horse race- World Championship among Arabian horses. Traditionally held at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in November.
Al Dhafra Camel Festival- a unique and spectacular event, which can only be visited here, is dedicated to the "ship of the desert". You can watch these exotic animals, witness a camel beauty contest, and admire the winner.
Gourme Delicacy Festival in Abu Dhabi- one of the main culinary festivals in the world, which is attended by both the best chefs and gourmets from all over the world. In February, Abu Dhabi turns into the gastronomic capital and a real paradise for those who take part in the tasting.
Water Sports Festival takes place in the fishing town of Mirfa in Al Gharbiya. The best athletes will gather here and demonstrate their skills in swimming, rowing, water skiing, and surfing competitions. And on the coast you can attend theatrical performances and concerts, participate in competitions and play beach volleyball.
Macroeconomic indicators of the emirate's development.
The UAE economy has successfully passed the test of the global financial crisis and is now gaining momentum again. Abu Dhabi is the main driver of the country's development. In 2011, the GDP of this emirate increased by 8% and amounted to about $160 billion. The number of people employed in the economy over the same period increased by 5% and reached 1.49 million people. Along with the growth of the emirate's economy, incomes grow local population. According to this indicator, Abu Dhabi is one of the world leaders. Of course, the prosperity of the emirate is largely based on the export of hydrocarbon resources.
However, in Abu Dhabi, both the oil and non-resource sectors of the economy are equally successfully developing. In the first case, this is largely due to the growth in world prices for hydrocarbon resources in 2011. The dynamic development of the non-primary sector, in turn, is a merit of the government of Abu Dhabi. The authorities of the emirate continue to pursue a policy of economic diversification in order to reduce dependence on price fluctuations for "black gold". According to the Abu Dhabi Statistics Center, from 2001 to 2011, the non-oil sector of the emirate's economy increased by almost 3.5 times. At the same time, the share of private companies operating in the Abu Dhabi market has grown.
In 2011, Abu Dhabi's non-oil share of GDP increased by 8.7%. However, "black gold" still plays a significant role in the emirate's economy and accounts for 54% of its GDP. At the same time, Abu Dhabi accounts for about 94% of all oil produced in the UAE. It also contains 92% of the natural gas reserves of the United Arab Emirates.
Although, according to experts, Abu Dhabi's oil reserves will last for 100 years, the emirate's authorities are actively investing in non-commodity assets: aerospace technologies, telecommunications and IT projects, petrochemicals and environmental technologies. As part of the Masdar City project, the emirate is working on the creation of highly efficient renewable energy sources. In Abu Dhabi, high-tech sectors of the economy, such as aircraft and shipbuilding, are being created almost from scratch. It is expected that by 2018 the first passenger aircraft will be assembled here. To this end, the authorities of the emirate are actively developing a related industry - the production of composite materials.
In the total GDP of Abu Dhabi, according to the results of 2011, the "manufacturing" sector is 12%, the "construction and real estate" sector - 10%. Wholesale and retail, hospitality and industry Catering collected 6% in total. According to analysts, in the next 10 years, $10 billion will be invested in the tourism industry in Abu Dhabi, which means that the share of these sectors in the total GDP of the emirate will increase.
Impressive indicators characterizing the external trade in Abu Dhabi. Total exports, including re-exports, grew by almost 10% to about $91 billion. Other important indicator foreign trade in Abu Dhabi- imports - increased by 8% and amounted to $ 29.5 billion. In general, the indicators economic development Abu Dhabi is in line with a multi-year trend. So, for example, in the period 2005-2010, imports grew by 180%, while GDP, excluding the oil sector, grew by 90%.
Abu Dhabu is still the richest emirate, with the most developed economy. As the largest oil producer, Abu Dhabi also acts as a major source of financing for other emirates. Diversification strategy, reducing dependence on oil revenue, according to experts, will allow the emirate to continue to maintain the status of the main driver of the development of the UAE economy.
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Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE. In order to legally conduct business in Abu Dhabi, you must form a company and obtain a Commercial License, also called a Trade License. Registering a company in the UAE in Abu Dhabi is likely to be very different from registering a company in your home jurisdiction. Thus, it is vital to first research and understand the regulations, obligations, restrictions, etc. so that you can make an informed decision that is right for your business.
The first question you should ask is what type of business would be best for your planned activities. It would be wrong to assume that the fastest or cheapest option is the best - usually this is not the case. A full market research and feasibility study is recommended. The type of business, but more importantly where your customers are located, will likely determine whether your business should be inland or in a free zone.
First, you must decide whether you are opening a company inland or in a free zone. Abu Dhabi currently has five Free Zones (FZs):
Free zones usually attract companies from certain business sectors. This is done so that they can supply goods and services to each other. This is important because, by law, NW companies must carry out their work within the geographic limits of NW, even though appointments may be made outside the NW.
The activity must be carried out geographically in a free zone or outside the UAE.
To do business with local customers within the emirate, you need to work with an agent or distributor.
When exporting products to the local territory of the UAE, there is an obligation to pay customs duties.
Government tenders and contracts usually require a local license from the Department of Economic Development.
Registering a company in the UAE in a free zone is usually faster and cheaper than registering a company in the interior of the emirate. However, this is not always the case - sometimes it is cheaper to register a company in the UAE in the interior of the emirate, while the annual renewal fee may be significantly lower due to the free zone requirement for a specific size of commercial property (note that this is - example for a specific activity and does not hold in all cases).
In many cases, the activities you wish to participate in will determine the legal structure of the business, however, this is not always the case. There are three main types of local companies that are considered most frequently:
When registering a company in the UAE in the interior of Abu Dhabi, there is a requirement for the participation of a local partner either as a National Service Agent (for a representative office or a foreign Branch) or as a Sponsor (for an LLC (LLC) company).
A Service Agent helps a foreign company to register a representative office or branch in Abu Dhabi. He will also be responsible for recruitment and immigration (obtaining visas). The Service Agent does not have any shareholding in the Abu Dhabi business, so he is usually remunerated in the form of an annual fee.
Sponsor - a UAE citizen has a 51% share in the LLC form company (LLC). The type of income arrangement varies depending on the requirements for a local sponsor. An active sponsor finances a 51% shareholding and also takes a 51% share of the profits. Such sponsors will also be actively involved in decision making and business management. The nominee sponsor will not fund the 51% shareholding, but will act as a silent partner and retain the 51% shareholding in trust until such time as the foreign party decides to sell, transfer or liquidate the business. In this case, when registering a company in the UAE, an agreement is usually concluded in which the face value transfers administration business to a foreign party and allows the foreign party to receive its share of the profits. The nominee sponsor is rewarded with a fixed annual fee. In both scenarios, the sponsor takes responsibility for recruitment and immigration (for visas).
It is important to decide what you want from a sponsor before meeting potential candidates. Here are five important questions to consider:
Please contact our specialists and we will find the right local sponsor for you.
Costs vary depending on the free zone, structure, activities, real estate and number of visas. Typically, the following costs need to be considered:
Costs may vary depending on the structure, activities, real estate and number of visas. Typically, the following costs need to be considered:
Note: If an individual registers a company in the UAE in the form of an LLC (LLC), they will also be required to demonstrate a share capital of AED 150,000 during the registration process. After obtaining a Trading License, this share capital can be converted into working capital.
There are some annual costs.
It is important to request the correct activity for your Trade License, as this will have different effects:
The selected type(s) of activity should reflect the type(s) of activity of the business.
The type of activity must be reflected in the trade name of the company.
This will also reflect the type of property required.
Additional approvals/registrations may also be required with certain government departments, e.g. vocational training must be registered and approved with ACTVET, and construction and engineering companies must be registered through a process called "Classification".
Companies wishing to deal directly with local oil and gas companies must obtain the approval of the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC), which, when obtained, is shown as an additional activity on the Trade License.
Each company is required to have real estate that matches the activities on its trading license, for example a trading company will be required to have a store or warehouse, while management consulting is required to have office space. The space must be large enough to conduct the business of the company and to match the number of visas required. Property verification will be carried out during the company registration process in the UAE, so it will also need to be suitably equipped. It is not allowed to conduct business from home. Several types of businesses are allowed to operate in commercial villas, such as kindergartens and beauty salons, but most companies are not. In Abu Dhabi commercial lease must be a TAWTHEEQ lease which means they are registered with Abu Dhabi Municipality. However, there are exceptions, such as real estate in the industrial area of Musaffah.
Free zones usually provide legal templates for completing paperwork.
The parent company and the signatory will be required to submit the following documents:
Additional required documents that do not require certification and legalization:
If a foreign company will have a 49% share of Abu Dhabi LLC, then the following documents will be required:
All of the above documents must be:
If a individuals will have a 49% share of Abu Dhabi LLC, the following documents will be required:
Copies of passports of foreign individual partners and:
In both cases, the Memorandum of Association of the Abu Dhabi LLC will need to be drafted, legally translated into double text and duly signed by a notary public.
We recommend that you contact our specialists to either design, or at least study the documents of your company. We are familiar with local laws and resolutions, as well as with certain terms and words that are accepted by a public notary.
When the legal documents are ready, the process of registering a company in the UAE in the form of LLC (LLC) can take approximately two to three weeks (if no special approvals are required), and registration of a Foreign Branch or Representative Office will take a little longer - approximately three weeks to obtain Trading License and then another period of 30 days in which you can apply bank guarantee and complete the UAE company registration process at the Ministry of Economy.
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