Be it historical museums, ruins, mosques, breathtaking beaches, islands or jaw dropping luxurious hotels, United Arab Emirates offers its guests only the fascinating tourist destinations in the world.

INTERESTING PLACES

• Dubai Museum
  - make your trip remarkable by visiting Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Street. This magnificent museum stores numerous artifacts from excavated tomb and features some musical instruments and deadly weapons like swords, spears and axes. The beautiful highlights of Dubai Museum are the audiovisual, interactive displays and dioramas. It provides an interesting glimpse to the rich social and cultural history of Dubai. There is also a section dedicated to the romantic aspect of life in the Gulf, which is beautifully sum up in the Bedouin lifestyle portion.


• Liwa Oasis
  - belongs to one of the few places in the country that has passionate atmosphere and breathtaking sceneries. Liwa Oasis spreads out over 150 kilometers long on the edge of Rub’al-Khali. This large oasis boasts with splendid sand dunes in pale yellowish orange color, gleaming lush oases and awe-inspiring night skies. No wonder, Liwa Oasis has been the most favorite and famous weekend hideaway by locals and foreigners. This popular UAE destination is also the ancestral home of An-Nahyan Family, the rulers of Abu Dhabi.


• Al Fahidi Fort
  - constructed in 1799 AD, Al Fahidi Fort is one of the best-known tourist destinations in Dubai. It houses the infamous Dubai Museum since 1970 in which it features great collections of fine artifacts about the emirate’s rich history and colorful culture. The fort was originally designed for sea defense but it has been used for different purposes like an ammunition warehouse and jail. Al Fahidi Fort is deemed the oldest structure in the city.


• Al Hosn Palace
  - the oldest building in Abu Dhabi that was established in 1973 as an abode of Dubai’s ruling family. Generally, this beautiful edifice is also known as Old Fort or White Fort. The interior designs and decorations of Al Hosn Palace will mesmerize you since it is fabulously tailored for excellence. Thus, traveling around the capital city is incomplete without taking a halt at Al Hosn Palace. As you enter the palace, quaint architecture and marvelous gate structure welcome you. It also showcases several wildlife exhibitions, traditional artifacts and historical pictures found at Al Hosn Palace Museum. Large number of tourists flock Al Hosn Palace throughout the year.


• Heritage Village
  - this is a wonderful place to go when you are in Abu Dhabi, Heritage Village beautifully reflects the nomadic Bedouin way of life- their beliefs, traditions and myths. It lies in the heart of the Abu Dhabi wherein visitors can have an easy access to watch the wonderful exhibits of other cultures and lifestyle. There are also mud-brick houses, traditional souqs, mosque and demonstration of falconry- a sport for training and using falcons for hunting. In this picturesque haven, travelers can also sample some classic Bedouin meal.


• Grand Mosque
  - a notable landmark included in one of the few mosques open for tourist sightings. Covering an area of over 220 m˛ that can accommodate up to 1,200 worshippers, Grand Mosque is counted as one of the largest mosques in UAE. It nestles in the outskirts of the city and close to the Ruler’s Court. This multi-dome style structure has a traditional Islamic style boasting with stunning stained glass panels, wooden shutters and sand-colored walls. It may be available for sightings but Grand Mosque is not open for non-Muslims to enter inside. To maintain the original style of the mosque, it undergone renovations in 1998. It now has a high minaret that measures 231 ft. Its minaret is considered as the tallest one in Dubai.


• Jebel Hafeet Mountain
  - the best-known mountain in the region and one of the most well known tourist attractions in Dubai. Jebel Hafeet Mountain stretches 11.7 kilometers and stands around 1240 meters high. The road leading to the peek offers a breathtaking panorama of the metropolis. In fact, it is often portrayed as the best driving roads across the world. You must not miss the chance to visit this spectacular attraction in Al Ain border.


• Bateen Shipyard
  - on the west coast island of Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi lies a factory of ancient art of making boats- the Bateen Shipyard. The shipyard is considered as one of the oldest part in Abu Dhabi where you can watch artisans painstakingly fashioned the ships. The best time to visit Barteen Shipyard is when boat builders do not work on Fridays because you can see the idyllic vista of the place.


• Hili Fun City
  - the most talked-about and the largest theme park in the Gulf Region featuring more than forty rides, slides and attractions. In addition, the theme park is also equipped with the latest amusement facilities for the young and old ones alike to fully enjoy. The latest additions to the myriads of attractions in Hili Fun City are the Laser Dome and Gyro Tower. It is frequented by huge number of leisure travelers. Hili Fun City is colloquially described, as the “Disneyland of the Middle East” since tenfold of exciting rides is available such as the looping roller coaster and highflying sky flyer.


• Corniche in Abu Dhabi
  - undoubtedly one of the most striking sites in Abu Dhabi where spellbinding gardens lined up along the Corniche. Spanning for 6 kilometers long in which it extends from the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort to Hilton Corniche Residence. As you saunter along the area, your eyes will be feasted with charming sceneries of gardens and parks. In addition, an enchanting fountain sits in all intersections of the Corniche making the surroundings more stunning and captivating.


• Arabian Wildlife Center
  - the best way to see copious species of animals is to visit Arabian Wildlife Center in Sharjah. It features more than 100 classes of extinct and latest animals from the Arabian Peninsula. Furthermore, it houses reptile, fish, insects and Arabian snakes. Arabian Wildlife Center also boasts with several songbird species collections including Indian Roller birds and flamingos. There are also exhibits of common creepy-crawly groups like camel spiders and scorpions. Aside from these, you can also see some desert cats namely the Caracal, sand cat and wildcat. The center also displays a wide array of mammals, baboons, wolves, hyena and rare Arabian leopards.


• Dhow Harbor
  - if you want to see traditional Arabic ship boats in a race, head to Dhow Harbor at the Near Port Zayed on the northeastern tip of the island in Abu Dhabi. You will be entertained with enthralling and stiff competition between boatmen. For the past years, the popularity of Dhow Harbor as a tourist attraction rapidly increases helping the tourism in Abu Dhabi flourished. If you feel hungry or want to buy something there is a small market called Quay and a restaurant named Al Dhafra.


• Dreamland Aqua Park
  - a leisure park with more than 25 attractions devoted for children and adults. This huge entertainment complex is situated in the beautiful place of Umm Al-Quwain. This is a perfect destination for family getaway since ample of recreational amenities replete the place such as the amphitheater. It also boasts with interesting aquatic features like lazy river, black holes, twisters and crazy rivers. Dreamland is fringed with shaded palm, roaring volcano and replicas of wild animals. With its great features and cool environment, you are in for an unforgettable escapade of your life!


• Dhayah Fort
  - created with mud brick, Dhayah Fort is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Ras Al-Khaimah. The fortress is sandwiched between the mountains of Hajar and the beautiful palm gardens of Dhayah. The fort was built in 16th century on a hill as a strategic military tower during Ras Al-Khaimah history. Nearby the location are some ruined defenses and watchtowers. This historic site is a must-visit when you are in the region.


• Volcano Fountain
  - this artificial creation is one of the most famous Abu Dhabi tourist spots. This is not a volcano but a fountain that has a conical shape of a volcano. The water flying in the air resembles like a volcanic eruption, hence this is the reason why the fountain is name as such. The best time to see the Volcano Fountain is when the night falls. You can clearly see its beauty and the fountain appears more impressive than at daytime. Surrounding the fountain are the apartments, edifices and the gulf in which it adds more loveliness of the environment.


• Burj Dubai
  - deemed to be the most anticipated tourist attraction in Dubai once the construction will be finished a year from now. Considered as the tallest building on Earth standing 2,087 as of the latest account on June 19, 2008. This mind-blowing skyscraper structure is where the luxuriousness built in. Modern amenities, opulent accommodation with scenic cityscape views and impeccable services, truly Burj Dubai gives you a piece of paradise.