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February 28, 2007 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: United Arab Emirates Packing Round 1. The capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is ABU DHABI . 2. The OIL industry is the engine that keeps the UAE economy purring. 3 The monetary unit in the UAE is the DIRHAM . 4. These are all tourist attractions in Dubai except WHITE FORT . 5. The UAE is a federation of seven autonomous emirates including all of these except MULLAH . 6. Before the oil boom, Abu Dhabi was a small town primarily sustained by PEARL DIVING . Picture: open green field in a stadium Departure Round 1. Lamb cooked on an open vertical rotisserie and served on flat bread with toppings is called SHAWARMA . 2. The “Burj Dubair,“ which is currently under construction, will be the world‘S TALLEST BUILDING . 3. The Muhr Awards recognize top Arab talents in this field. FILM 4. An extension of the HAJAR Mountains is the only relief in the UAE, which is mostly desert. 5. The winner of the February 2007 “Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament“ was HENRIK STENSON . Picture: fort On Tour 1. The UAE was formed in 1971 from a group of sheikdoms called the TRUCIAL States. 2. UNESCO has dubbed the city of Sharjah “The CULTURAL Capital” of the Arab world. 3. All of these are free public beaches in Dubai except JUMEIRAH BEACH PARK . 4. Low import duties and no taxes make Dubai one of the best places to buy GOLD . 5. “Dishdasha“ is a traditional MEN‘S OUTER GARMENT . 6. Dubai’s bastakia quarter is noted for its many traditional WIND-TOWER houses. 7. Hatta, a town in the Hajar Mountains, is famous for its ROCK POOLS . Picture: mosque 8. Although English is spoken widely, it’s good to know that NA’AM means “yes” in Arabic. 9. The most famous residents of the Dubai Wildlife and Waterbird Sanctuary are the FLAMINGOS . 10. The traditional Friday activity in the city of Fujairah is BULL BUTTING . 11. These trees line the oasis town of Al-Ain. DATE-PALM TREES 12. This traditional sport has become big business in the UAE. CAMEL RACING Bonus Question One This Dubai hotel that resembles a billowing sail, sits on an artificial island. BURJ AL ARAB Bonus Question Two Where on the map of United Arab Emirates is Dubai found? Area 5 Picture: building that looks like sails Slide Show 1. The landmark Sharjah CRICKET Stadium in Abu Dhabi opened in 2004. 2. This city‘S National Museum is housed in an eighteenth-century fort and former ruler‘S palace. AJMAN 3. The KING FAISAL Mosque is a landmark in Sharjah. 4. The landmark Dubai CREEK Golf/Yacht Club runs along the body of water for which it is named. Clues for next destination: Enchanting Caverns Balloons Pueblos |