 | Amsterdam today Amsterdam is a soothing site for sore eyes as it gives you a feeling of old and new Europe. From its canals, meandering through the city like grapevines, to the latest designs gracing the ramps at the city's fashion week, Amsterdam is certainly a city of contrasts. It is filled with warm people who are relaxed and laid back and are ready to give tourists a real taste of Amsterdam whether it be partying until dawn or appreciating the city's historic beauty. Amsterdam has become one of the most important places to trade in and is at the forefront of diamond and finance businesses. |
 | Amsterdam back then Amsterdam is believed to have been a small fishing village. It is said that the villagers who were settled on the banks of the Amstel built a bridge across the river to cross over to the other side. The wooden doors of the bridge served as a dam that held back the IJ bay. This is how Amsterdam derived its name (Amstel-Dam). Amsterdam gradually grew as a trading city, mainly the in the trade of salted herring and more famously, beer. As immigrants from across Europe started pouring in, Holland acquired a large pool of talented manpower, skilled in everythi |
 | Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam Walk into one of Holland's most opulent and prestigious hotels and be sure to meet some celebrities |  | Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam This luxury 5-star hotel located in the heart of Amsterdam is a monumental masterpiece. Grand Hotel |
 | Hilton Amsterdam If exclusivity is what you are looking for then Hilton Amsterdam is where you should be. Located in |  | Hotel Okura Located in the heart of the city, Okura is situated right next to the RAI Convention Centre on one o |
 | Hotel Pulitzer Hotel Pulitzer is centrally located in one of Amsterdam's chicest neighborhoods. Combine 25 restored |  | NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Situated across from the Palace and Dam Square in the heart of the city, NH Grand Hotel is an exquis |
 | Premsela and Hamburger Step into a world of exquisite antique and contemporary jewelry and gorgeous antique silver at this |  | Galleria d'Arte Rinascimento Unassuming and modest, the exterior of this emporium belies the content loaded within. High quality |
 | Maison de Bonneterie If branded items and exclusive designer labels is what you are looking for, then look no further. Fr |  | Mathieu Hart Not one to flaunt its name, this unobtrusive store is a name to reckon with when it comes to a colle |
 | Webers Holland
Expect an explosive and unique combination when a hip, trendy, artistic, avan |  | Museum Quarter The Museum Quarter which is located in Amsterdam Zuid is considered to be the Rodeo Drive of Amsterd |
 | Kwakoe Festival The Kwakoe Festival takes place on 30th June and is all about having a good time and relaxing. The f |  | Amsterdam Dance Event The Amsterdam Dance Event takes place on October 18 till October 20th, and has 300 DJs and artists f |
 | Jumping Amsterdam For those who love horses, Jumping Amsterdam is the event for you! It is considered the best e |  | Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival The Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival takes place in April from the 18th to the 25 th and brin |
 | The Amsterdam Festival The 5 Days of The Amsterdam Festival are all about lots of electronic music combined with an indoor |  | International Fashion Week The Amsterdam International Fashion Week takes place in January. The event showcases the talent of y |
 | Los Latinos
For those who crave a bit of South American food, Los Latinos a South America |  | En Route
A restaurant that offers nothing but the best French cuisine at affordable pr |
 | Green Planet
This restaurant is strictly for those who stay away from meat. One of the bes |  | Restaurant Dosa
For those who love a little kick in their food, Restaurant Dosa is an Indian |
 | Nam Tin A first choice for those who crave authentic Chinese food. The restaurant attracts Chinese tourists, |  | Burger Bar
Burger Bar is another popular restaurant with reasonable prices that is the i |
 | Fast Facts Location Amsterdam is located in the province of North Holland Dialing code Country Code: 31 Amsterdam Area Code: 020 Emergency numbers Police: 112 Fire Brigade : 112 Ambulance Service: 112 Pharmacy : 694 8709 Doctor: 592 3434/0900 1515 Car Breakdown: 0800 0888 Amsterdam Information: 09 00 84 18 (Int )/ 09 00 80 08 (Local) Police ( Non Emergency) : 0900 8844 Emergency Dentists Amsterdam: 0900 321 2230 / 0900 821 2230 / 020 686 1109 Public Transport Information: 0900 9292 Sea Rescue / Coast Guard: 0900 0111 Population 735,000 Ethnic Mix White (69%); Black (19%); Others (12%) Languages Dutch (national language), English (widely spoken), German, French, Frisian Average Temperatures Temperature in January: -1°C - 4°C (30°F - 39°F) Temperature in July: 12°C - 22°C (54°F - 72°F) Annual Rainfall: 668mm Time zone CET (UTC +1 hour)/GMT +1:00 (GMT +2:00 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October) Exchange Rates 1 Euro = 5.77922 UAE Dirham 1 UAE Dirham = 0.173034 Euro |
