Our where to travel in the United Arab Emirates guides will reveal the iconic highlights of Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well as the heritage of all seven emirates that comprise the UAE and the much less well known scenic interior of the country. The United Arab Emirates is celebrated for its stunning luxury beach hotels, water-sports, vast shopping malls, iconic buildings and as being a playground for adventure. Here you’ll find exquisite fine dining, the world’s tallest building, the longest zip-line in the world, a ski-slope in the desert, and world class theme parks that thrill adults and children alike. - but this is also a heritage rich country with a timeless and traditional side where you can enjoy exploring history, culture and nature. Opulent palaces, picturesque fortresses, extensive heritage areas built of coral stone, fine museums, and archaeological sites all tell the story of the region's past; while the jagged mountains rising up to just under 2,000m, pristine wadis, mangrove-lined lagoons, and the Empty Quarter desert rival neighbouring Oman's natural beauty and are well worth exploring.
One of the fastest growing cities and most import centres of commerce in the world today, Dubai is blessed with a fine winter climate, miles of beautiful beaches, a notable culinary and shopping scene, and some of the world’s finest hotels. The city’s towering skyscrapers, vast air-conditioned malls, and extensive multi-lane highways often invite comparisons with Las Vegas or Miami, yet within living memory, the city was a sleepy backwater. Dubai’s metamorphosis in a short space of time has been nothing short of spectacular. For the cultural visitor it is the contrast between old and ultra modern which makes Dubai such a fascinating place to visit. Down by Dubai Creek the pulse of old Dubai is still tangible. Here are to be found lanes of traditional Arabian ochre coloured houses, wind-towers, busy traditional spice and gold souqs, several museums, and long distance dhows busy loading and unloading their wares. The contrast with gleaming 21st century Manhattan-like new Dubai couldn’t be sharper. Landmarks such as the astonishing Palm Jumeirah development, ‘7 star’ Burj Al Arab hotel and the iconic 828 metre tall Burj Khalifa tower have all emerged just in the last 20 years and are incredibly impressive. With its enviable location between the Gulf and the sweeping sands of Arabia a holiday in Dubai also offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of exciting leisure pursuits including: watersports, waterparks, seaplane scenic flights, horse racing, and 4WD safaris into the emirate’s stunning desert and mountainous interior.
The world's tallest building offers incredible views over Dubai from its level 125 and 148 observation decks.
Feel the pulse of old Dubai amongst the ochre coloured houses, wind-towers, and souqs of Bastakiya.
An engineering marvel built into the Persian Gulf that home to several iconic hotels including Atlantis The Palm.
Visit the seven emirates that comprise the U.A.E and uncover the country's history and beauty.
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