The UAE is a country made up of seven 'emirates' Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al-Khaimah, Fujairah. It is bordered by Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the west and south.
Residents can apply for a 30-day or 90-day visit visa only for their spouses or close blood relatives. The visas are non-renewable and the holders can enter the country within two months from the date of issue.
The Arabian Gulf is the largest natural pearl diving area in the world, but now at least 30 per cent of the best pearl sites are inaccessible due to oil drilling.
