The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns UAE nationals against traveling to Ukraine at present.
Kyiv, the capital and largest city of Ukraine, is located in the north-central part of the country along the Dnieper River. It has a population of 2.9 million (as of 2016 estimates). Founded in the 5th century, Kyiv is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe. It serves as a significant industrial, educational, and cultural hub, hosting high-tech industries and numerous higher education institutions. Kyiv is also home to several renowned historical and cultural landmarks, including:
- The main thoroughfare, Khreshchatyk Street, and Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti).
- The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves).
- The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, featuring "The Motherland" monument.
- Mariinsky Park and the Mariinsky Palace.
- The Hryshko National Botanical Garden.
- The Podil district.
