Dubai Explorer : The Complete Residents' Guide (Living & Working for Expats)
by Explorer Publishing
from Explorer Publishing
- Entering Dubai
- Becoming a Resident
- Setting Up Home
- Exploring
- Shopping
- Going Out
Oman UAE & Arabian Peninsula (Multi Country Guide)
by Jenny Walker
from Lonely Planet
Discover Oman, UAE, and the Arabian Peninsula
Sneak (legally) into the dunes of Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter and experience all that's romantic about the desert.
Look beyond Dubai to the rest of the UAE - count the camels on the sublime desert drive from Sharjah to Kalba.
Hike where fragrant rosewater is produced from the pink roses of Oman's Jebel Akhdar.
Discover the secret to eternal life - and what make Suqutra the Galapagos Islands of the Middle East.
In This Guide:
More off-the-beaten-track UAE info than any other guide
Special Haj feature tells the ultimate traveler's tale
Dedicated Expats chapter packed with tips on living in another culture
The only guide with independent reviews of everything you need to know about Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar
Time Out Dubai: Abu Dhabi and the UAE (Time Out Guides)
by Editors of Time Out
from Time Out
UAE - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!)
by John Walsh
from Kuperard
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:
* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do's, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken
"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel
"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel
"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer
"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine
"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
Abu Dhabi Residents' Guide, 6th (Residents' Guide)
by Explorer Publishing
from Explorer Publishing
Bigger and better, the sixth edition of the Abu Dhabi Explorer is an indispensable residents' guide packed with everything from setting up home, finding work, exploring the city and beyond, finding the best buys and discovering the emirate's party places.
- Relocating to Abu Dhabi – from visas and neighbourhoods to setting up home
- Shopping – from finding a souvenir to buying a carpet
- Going Out – discover the poshest fine dining and the most chilled out cafes
- Maps – detailed satellite maps of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
- Exploring Abu Dhabi and Beyond – discover the best of the city and its surrounding areas
Lonely Planet Dubai Encounter
by Lara Dunston
from Lonely Planet
What Will Your Dubai Encounter Be?
...skiing on the world's first indoor black run
...commissioning a special gold ring at a market price
...spending hours doing nothing at a Jumeirah beach resort
...kicking back with a beer, a sea breeze and a view of the Gulf at sunset
...reclining on cushions and smoking sheesha
...clearing your head in the Arabian desert
Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...
...navigate easily with a fully indexed street map plus detailed neighborhood maps
...local authors share their passion for the very best in shopping, dining, clubbing and relaxing
...take the hassle out of daily planning with unique thematic itineraries
go straight to the source: foodie tips from Gordon Ramsay's sommelier, shopping hints from a boutique owner
Yemen (Bradt Travel Guide)
by Daniel McLaughlin
from Bradt Travel Guides
Culture Shock! United Arab Emirates: A Guide to Customs & Etiquette
by Gina L. Crocetti
from Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
Whether you're conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole. Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; they are guides for a way of life.
Qatar Complete Residents' Guide
from Explorer Group
The Qatar Explorer is a fact-filled resource, covering every topic relevant to life in this emerging country. Written in the same appealing Explorer style that book lovers have come to enjoy, this guidebook gives you the inside track on what’s hip and happening, as well as a lifetime of practical information, advice and recommendations.
- Relocating – from visas and admin to finding a home
- Living and working – jobs, schools, money, transport, health, sports & activities
- Shopping – the lowdown on malls, souks and more
- Exploring – around Doha and beyond
- Going out – reviews of the finest restaurants, cafes and bars
- Satellite image maps – get to know the place like a local
Oman: The Bradt Travel Guide
by Diana Darke
from Bradt Travel Guides
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