United Arab Emirates
90 places in United Arab Emirates, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionWestern Asia
CapitalAbu Dhabi
Places written90
Categories covered5 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type G · 230 V travel adapter →
CurrencyUAE dirham (AED)
LanguagesArabic
Driving sideright
Nature & outdoors (23) Landmarks & history (17) Museums & culture (22) Attractions & fun (25) Food & drink (3)
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
UNESCO · World Heritage
Al Ain Oasis
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Al Sadu Weaving
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Al Wathba Camel Race Track
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Emirati Falconry
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Falaj Al Mualla
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Harees
UNESCO · World Heritage
Hili Archaeological Park
UNESCO · World Heritage
Jebel Hafeet
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
Open the full Nature & outdoors page → forest
Al Ain Oasis
lakes
Al Qudra Lakes
reservoir
Al Rafisah Dam
island
Al Sinniyah Island
rock formation
Al Wathba Fossil Dunes
wetland reserve
Al Wathba Wetland Reserve
mangrove reserve
Al Zorah Nature Reserve
geology park
Buhais Geology Park
rock formation
Fossil Rock
lake
Hatta
mountain
Jebel Hafeet
mountain
Jebel Jais
mangrove reserve
Khor Kalba Mangrove Reserve
viewpoint
Liwa and the Empty Quarter
mountain enclave
Masfout
wetland reserve
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
island
Sir Bani Yas Island
island
Snoopy Island
forest
The Abu Dhabi Mangroves
viewpoint
The Dubai Desert Safari
wadi
Wadi Shawka
wadi
Wadi Shees
national park
Wadi Wurayah National Park
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
Open the full Landmarks & history page → mosque
Al Bidyah Mosque
old town
Al Fahidi Historic District
fort
Al Hayl Fort
fort
Al Jahili Fort
abandoned village
Al Madam Ghost Village
fort
Dhayah Fort
observation building
Dubai Frame
hotel
Emirates Palace
fort
Fujairah Fort
abandoned town
Jazirat Al Hamra
mosque
Jumeirah Mosque
fortress
Qasr Al Hosn
fort
Qasr Al Muwaiji
palace
Qasr Al Watan
monument
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
monument
The Burj Al Arab
monument
The Palm Jumeirah
Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
Open the full Museums & culture page → oasis town
Al Dhaid
craft
Al Sadu Weaving
museum
Al Shindagha Museum
race track
Al Wathba Camel Race Track
arts district
Alserkal Avenue
island
Delma Island
tradition
Emirati Falconry
oasis town
Falaj Al Mualla
open-air museum
Heritage Village Abu Dhabi
archaeological site
Hili Archaeological Park
library
House of Wisdom
art museum
Jameel Arts Centre
archaeological site
Mleiha Archaeological Centre
museum
National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
cultural district
Saadiyat Island
museum
Sharjah Arts and Heritage
museum
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
archaeological site
Shimal Archaeological Site
pearl farm
Suwaidi Pearl Farm
gallery
The Louvre Abu Dhabi
museum
The Museum of the Future
old town
Umm Al Quwain Fort and Old Town
Attractions & fun Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, towers and the built attractions families actually queue for.
Open the full Attractions & fun page → waterfront
Abu Dhabi Corniche
springs and gardens
Ain Al Madhab Gardens
waterfront
Ajman Corniche
livestock market
Al Ain Camel Market
beach
Al Aqah Beach
island park
Al Noor Island
dive pool
Deep Dive Dubai
coastal town
Dibba
fountain
Dubai Fountain
waterfront district
Dubai Marina
flower garden
Dubai Miracle Garden
exhibition district
Expo City Dubai
seasonal festival park
Global Village
park and springs
Green Mubazzarah
hot springs
Khatt Springs
coastal town
Khorfakkan
beach
Kite Beach
resort complex
Madinat Jumeirah
market
Masafi Friday Market
market
Sharjah Central Souk
wildlife park
Sharjah Desert Park
safari park
Sharjah Safari
indoor ski slope
Ski Dubai
tower
The Burj Khalifa
theme park