United Arab Emirates: Four United Arab Emirates Route, tailor-made by car

Important remarks

- As per new security regulations, all passengers visiting United Arab Emirates (organised or otherwise) must carry an identification at all times: either an original passport or a photocopy of it is sufficient.

- United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.

- Driving in the UAE is generally quite safe. The roads are in impeccable condition. Speed limits on motorways are between 100 and 120 km/h and there are radars every two kilometres. Most roads have several lanes. In cities like Dubai or Abu Dhabi, it's common to see five lanes on each side. There are usually no problems for parking. In places like the Dubai Mall, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or Ferrari World, you can park for free.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.

- The local currency is the dirham (AED), and there are exchange offices at airports and shopping malls.