The United Arab Emirates, sometimes simply called the Emirates or the UAE, is a country located at the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south, as well as sharing sea borders with Qatar and Iran.
23 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in United Arab Emirates
1. Palm Islands
Palm Islands are two artificial islands, Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali, on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As of November 2014, only Palm Jumeirah has been completed. This island takes the form of a palm tree, topped by a crescent. After completion, Palm Jebel Ali will take a similar shape; both islands will be host to a large number of residential, leisure and entertainment centers and will add a total of 520 kilometers of non-public beaches to the city of Dubai. The creation of the Palm Jumeirah began in June 2001. Shortly after, the Palm Jebel Ali was announced and reclamation work began. This island was meant to be a bigger island, but it was later downsized. A third island was planned and construction started, but this project was later remodelled and renamed to Deira Island.
2. Jebel Hafeet
The summit of Jebel Hafeet is a favourite day trip from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, with sumptuous desert panoramas all the way up to the top on the winding road. After the twisting mountain road drive, it's all about the views and you are rewarded with being able to see across the area's vast sweep of desert.
3. Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Jumeirah beach stretches over the South coast of Jumeirah city. The soft white sand of Jumeirah beach attracts visitor for walking and sun bathing. Sailing, scuba diving, water skiing and wind surfing becomes popular activities in the beach. The frontage of Jumeirah beach also features large and luxurious hotels like Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah beach hotel. There are hotels strung out all along the length, with this being one of the most popular places to stay for tourists. The beach has excellent facilities with plenty of sun loungers, restaurants and water-sport operators offering jet skiing.
4. Dubai Creek
Dubai creek is a 14 kilometer length water inlet that divides the city in to two main sections, Bur Dubai and Diera. The creek served as main port for transportation of merchandise from Africa and India in 20th century. Also became the destination of pearling industry of the city at that time. Nowadays boating through Dubai creek becomes one of popular tourist activities in the city. Tourists can hire old fashioned boats known as ‘abra’ , at cheap rate. The cruising offers view of beautiful sunset and lining of remarkable building like Dubai creek tower and Diera twin tower. Dubai Creek separates the city into two towns with Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south.
5. Desert Safari
In addition to riding a camel, desert skiing (Sandboarding) and other natural roller coaster, here you can enjoy a puff shisha (Arabic tobacco) while watching the belly dancers in action.
6. Dubai Museum
Dubai museum is the oldest existing building in the city. It is a part of Al Fahidi Fort which was built in 1787. The museum showcases different historical models that representing lifestyle in Emirates before the discovery of oil. The gallery of this museum also includes the artifacts from ancient times, some of them dated back in 3000 BC. The number of maps and video room within the museum let the visitors to get deep knowledge about growth of Dubai over time. The models of old Arabic homes and towers also offers much historical infos of the city. The other sections of Al Fahidi Fort also have collection of old weapons from different centuries.
7. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed’s House is present in Dubai Creek, Dubai’s Shandagah area. It serves as an interesting tourist point and was once the home of the king of Dubai and Al Makhtoum family. Sheikh Saeed’s House is situated at a picturesque site. The original home was demolished but the current house was rebuilt next to the original site, staying true to the original model by incorporating carved teak doors, wooden lattice screens across the windows and gypsum ventilation screens with floral and geometric designs. Thirty rooms are built around a central courtyard with wind-tower details on top. Inside are the exhibits of the Dubai Museum of Historical Photographs and Documents with many wonderful old photographs of Dubai from the period between 1948 and 1953. The marine wing of the museum has photos of fishing, pearling and boat building.
8. Al Bidyah Mosque
The oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, Al-Bidyah is an important historical site that lies in the Emirate of Fujairah. Although modest in proportions, this adobe building was beautifully designed with its original ventilation shaft patterns in the walls still visible. The entire surrounding area is an archaeological site, where many pottery and metal artifacts have been excavated.
9. Heritage and Diving Village
Dubai's architectural, cultural and maritime heritage is showcased at the Heritage and Diving Village, with displays related to pearl diving and dhow building - two of old Dubai's historic economic mainstays. There are also recreations of traditional Bedouin and coastal village life, with Persian homes, a traditional coffeehouse and a small souk where potters and weavers practice their handicrafts at the stalls. Local music and dance are performed from October to April and visitors can get advice from practitioners of traditional medicine.
10. Sharjah Arts Museum
The most important museum dedicated to the arts in the country, this modern Sharjah museum is home to the most diverse art collection in the United Arab Emirates. The museum is recognised for its collection of works by Arabic artists and also for its important pieces by European artists who specialised in painting the Arab world. The museum is also noted for its program of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. One of the best museums in the country to focus on Islamic history, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation has fascinating exhibits dating from the early years of the Islamic empire. Many displays feature manuscripts and religious documents, and tourists will find them easy to understand thanks to excellent information boards throughout.
11. Jumeirah Mosque
Jumeirah Mosque is considered by many to be the most beautiful of Dubai's mosques. An exact copy of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque that is eight times its size, the Jumeirah Mosque is a fine example of Islamic architecture. This stone structure is built in the medieval Fatimid tradition with two minarets that display the subtle details in the stonework. It is particularly attractive in the evening when lit with floodlights. The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding organises guided tours of the mosque designed to try to foster a better understanding of the Muslim faith. Tours begin at 10am daily, except Fridays.
12. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a mammoth modern mosque of incredible beauty. Harnessing contemporary design and ancient craftsmanship skills, the mosque is a harmonious blend of modern and old. It doesn't fail to dazzle all who enter with its lavish use of gold, mosaic work and glass work, marble in gigantic proportions and blindingly white stone contrasting dramatically under the Emirati blue sky. The construction of grand mosque done between 1996 to 2007. Persian, Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture styles are uaed for it’s construction. The four minarets found within four corners of the mosque have height of 107 meter. High cost marbles, gold, stones, semi precious stones and crystals are the main material used by artists for the design for the mosque.
13. Emirates Palace
Emirates palace is a seven star hotel located in Abu Dhabi. It spread across in an area of 100 hectares, including the large garden. The hotel contains 300 rooms and 92 suites. The 114 domes of this luxurious hotel standing at height of 80 meters, covered with gold. Many of suites of Emirates palace also decorated with gold and expensive marbles. The suites within top floor of this hotel solely reserved for Emiralty loyalty. A single room in Emirates palace demands $12000 per night. The list of attractions within Emirates palace also includes world’s most expensive Christmas tree, worth 11 million dollars. The hotel also offers camel riding, exclusive beach, tennis court, spa and health centres.
14. Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is the city's premier mall and provides entry to the Burj Khalifa as well as the Dubai Aquarium. There is also an ice-skating rink, gaming zone and cinema complex if you're looking for more entertainment options. The shopping and eating is endless and there are nearly always special events such as live music and fashion shows within the mall. The most famous of these are the annual Dubai Shopping Festival in January and February and the Dubai Summer Surprises Festival in July and August. Dubai Mall is the largest shopping center in the world by area. Dubai Mall is the biggest shopping center of Dubai. It spreads in an area of 13 million square foot and is having its internal area of 6 million square foot. It is situated in Downtown Burj Dubai. The mall was constructed in 2008 and is an attractive tourist point of UAE.
15. Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is a district in the heart of the city which has been known as 'new Dubai'. This is one of the best models city in the world. The first phase has been completed and the next is under construction. After the stage is completed, will become the most developed district in the state of Dubai. This is wonderfull tourist attractions in Dubai
16. Al Ain Zoo
Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium in Abu Dhabi is, no doubt, one of the most famous and biggest zoos in the world. It was constructed a few years ago, and is named to be the hub of common and rare animals.
17. Dubai Aquarium
Dubai aquarium is one of the largest acrylic viewing panel in the world which is 32.88 meter wide, 750 mm thick and 8.3 meter high. It contains 85 different species of marine animals,total population of animals in this aquarium is 33,000. The 270 degree transparent although tunnel of Dubai aquarium offers incredible close encounters of marine animals, includes 400 sharks and rays. There are a myriad of activities where you can get a closer look at the sea life. Glass bottom boat tours (on top of the tank) are particularly popular. Cage snorkeling and shark diving activities are also on offer.
18. Ferrari World
The Ferrari World of Abu Dhabi is one of the most famous tourist attractions of United Arab Emirates. It is situated in Yas Island of Abu Dhabi, and is the 1st Ferrari themed park in the world. Here you can find a lot of rides for your children and other interesting points to enjoy a great time. The park is also home to Formula Rossa, the fastest roller coast in the world. It gains top speed of 240 km/ hr in just 5 seconds, just like a Ferrari super car. The gallery of Ferrari world, Galleria Ferrari also displays cars from 1947 to present time.
19. Wild Wadi Water Park
The Wild Wadi Water Park is an outdoor water park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated in the area of Jumeirah, next to the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a Dubai-based hotelier. Wild Wadi has a heated/cooled wave pool, multiple water slides and two artificial surfing machines. In addition, the park had the largest water slide outside of North America, but it has since been removed to make space for two other rides. Another feature of the park is an 18 m (59 ft) waterfall that goes off every ten minutes. The water park also has two gift shops, three restaurants and two snack stands.
20. Dubai Miracle Garden
The Dubai Miracle Garden is a flower garden located in the district of Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The garden was launched on valentine's day in 2013. The garden spread over 72,000 square meters making it the world's largest natural flower garden featuring over 109 million flowers planted. In April 2015, the garden was awarded the Moselle Award for New Garden Experiences of the year by the Garden Tourism Award 2015.
21. Mushrif Park
Mushrif Park is family-oriented park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the eastern part of the city (near the suburb of Khawaneej), about 16 km (10 mi) from the traditional center of Dubai. The park was created in early 1980 by Dubai Municipality and was hugely expanded and refurbished in 1989.
22. Burj Al Arab
The distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai. Yet for all the wonder this stunning structure provides when you finally see it in person, it is the service within that really makes the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah so extraordinary. Repeatedly voted the world's most luxurious hotel, this magnificent destination offers you the finest service and facilities throughout - right down to an optional chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce.
23. Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is the most visible techno marvel of Dubai city. It is the tallest skyscraper in the world, have height of 828 meter. Burj Khalifa built for mixed use, contains 300 homes, nine hotels and offices. The skyscraper contains 163 floors in total and it also became building with highest occupied floor at 584 meter. Not only is it the world's tallest building, but it also lays claim to the titles of tallest freestanding structure in the world, highest observation deck in the world and elevator with the longest travel distance in the world. A trip up to the observation deck with its panoramic views across Dubai is a sightseeing highlight for most tourists who visit, though for those who suffer from vertigo it might be best to give it a miss.
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