Schools are also closed during this period for the summer holiday. Abu Dhabi which is the capital city, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah are the other six emirates in the federation. The UAE is regarded as one of the safest countries in the world where crime and theft rates are minimal. Arabic and English are commonly used in business and commerce. The official religion is Islam, but many expatriate residents are Christians.
Foreigners are free to practice their own religion.
The Dirham is the UAE official currency. It is Divided into 100 Fils. There are no restrictions on the import and export of currency. It is recommended that visitors carry US Dollars since this currency is easily converted to the UAE Dirham. US Dollars can be exchanged in local banks, airports, hotels, and exchange houses all of which offer similar rates.