10 Places to visit in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Farrukh Zaheer
- May 27, 2016
- 7 min read
A country located in the Middle East sharing borders with Saudi Arabia and Oman. UAE is one of the world’s growing nations and is also considered as one of the best countries to live and work among other Arab states. The famous tourist destination ‘’Dubai’’ also serves as the economic hub of the country. Dubai has one of the world’s largest airport and because it serves as a hub for connecting flights from all over the world it has taken over the Heath-row Airport as one of the busiest airport of the world. Millions of tourists come here each year to spend quality time with their families. This article includes the top 10 destination that are a must visit places.
10) Jabel Jais Mountains
Jabel Jais mountains are located in the northern emirate of UAE known as Ras Al Khaimah or simply as ‘’RAK’’. Jabel Jais, the tallest peak in the UAE at about 1910 m. It is just near the Oman border. A tourist can have a breathtaking experience at this tourist destination. Nothing is more beautiful to see the sunset from the mountain’s sunset point, located mid way driving towards the mountain peak. At the mountains peak, the view of cloud’s passing just over the head are once in a lifetime view. At the top of the peak, the visitor’s can also have a barbecue and can stay overnight in a personal tent if they wish to view the heavens that show up during the night. If you ever wish to visit the UAE, do visit this destination to experience the nature.
9) Abu Dhabi Beach
One of the cleanest beaches’ with crystal clear water is located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. If you are looking forward for a dive this is the best place to be in. The beach is open to people of all ages and nationalities. However, the European nationals term Abu Dhabi beach as one of the favorite spots to visit due as they see it as an opportunity to get their skin tanned due its additional facilities like sun bathing, spa. However, Water sports facilities that offer exhilarating rides like the Jet Skiing or Water Skiing that are also available to entertain the tourists and ensure they have a wonderful time at reasonable costs . If you are a tourist this is one among the many must visit tourist spot to experience the world class beachfront facilities offered by hotels in Abu Dhabi.
8) YAS Water World
YAS Water World is the first mega water park of the United Arab Emirates located on a man-made YAS island. It offers 43 rides, slides and various attractions. If you are visiting this park make sure you don’t forget to try the Hyper Magnetic tornado ride which is one of the best ride’s the park offers. The park official’s take your snaps while you have the ride experience that you can later collect if you wish to make them a part of your memories. Apart from that, YAS water world also offer’s entertainment to people who are interested in learning history. If you are that person you must try the ‘’Pearl Diving’’, a unique experience to know about the Emirati pearl diving culture. The water world is always engaged in organizing different events and activities for kids and families to ensure they remain entertained throughout the time they spend at the park.
7) YAS Marina Circuit
YAS Marina Circuit is located on the man-made YAS Island. If you are mad about cars and racing. YAS Marina Circuit is the best spot to try your driving skills without getting any traffic fines. Even if you are a spectator, a visit to this place guarantee’s an unforgettable experience. Marina circuit offer’s Ferrari one experience, you can view races from a balcony of a hotel nearby located within the facility or otherwise drive yourself. As a spectator, an individual can experience as a passenger while sitting in one of the modified cars just designed for racing. If you are looking forward for a drag racing and karting experience this is the best place to do so.
6) Ferrari World
Ferrari World is located in the capital city of United Arab Emirates, the only attraction that is open 7 days a week. It is the first and only Ferrari branded theme park with the biggest frame structure ever built. The frame structure of this park if turned sideways will become the tallest man made structure ever built. Fans of Ferrari brand from all over the world come to visit this park to live ta once in a life time experience trying different rides that the Ferrari world offers. If you are visiting the Ferrari world make sure you don’t miss the ‘’Ferrari Rossa’’, it is the fastest roller coaster ride in the world. It offer’s various rides like the ‘’Junior GT Ferrari Driver’’ especially for kids. Apart from that it offers a 4D experience to individuals via a specially designed simulator that allows travel around the planet at speed of magic. This is a sophisticated simulator you fly by your own along the cliff’s into the heart of jungle to the depth of the oceans along with gliding experience through caves. A must visit theme park, being the only Ferrari park in the world this is not worth a miss if you are out in the UAE to spend your vacations.
5) Desert Safari
If you haven’t experienced the 4 Wheel Car thrilling ride in the desert than you really haven’t been to UAE. Desert safari is located on Maleha Road in Dubai. Desert Safari provides a unique experience to an individual via thrilling ride towards a camp in the middle of the desert where it gives a touch of Arab tradition and culture. A camel ride to start with followed by belly dance performances by artists in the middle of the camp along with which a variety of food is served. Desert safari also offers sand boarding facilities for those who are interested. Later on, at the end of the function the visitor is given a ride back to the gates during the night in which the customer can experience a chilling temperature while being in the desert followed with a view of sky full of stars. For people who love knowing about different cultures and are interested in astronomy at the same time, desert safari is the right place to visit.
4) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
If you are a person who loves architectural work than in that case different structures in United Arab Emirates have a lot to feed your passion. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, located in the capital city of Abu Dhabi. It is the burial place of the first ruler of United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Although it is a place for Muslim worship but it welcome’s people from all nationalities regardless of race, color or religion to view the architectural work. It can accommodate over 40,000 worshipers and features 82 marble dome’s of Moroccan design. It houses the world’s largest hand knotted carpet followed with the world’s largest chandelier with crystal. The mosque has a special lighting system in place that become’s lighter as the moon become’s full. If you are really looking forward to view architectural masterpieces while being in the UAE than this is indeed one of the finest ever built as it uses materials and designs from all over the world.
3) Ski Dubai
Wouldn’t you like to experience Ice skiing in an artificial environment carved out in the desert? It is an indoor skiing facility in Mall of the Emirate’s located in Dubai. Ski Dubai offers entertainment to every individual regardless of the fact you know Ice Skiing or not. It offers skiing, snowboarding facilities followed with just playing in snow if you wish to do so. An individual can also visit the King penguins and watch them play. If the Dubai heat is getting you tired and you wish to experience the real snow environment than this is the best spot for you to do so.
2) Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are structures located side by side in Dubai. Dubai Mall is an international standard mall where people from all over the world come to visit. Dubai Mall has all international branded items if the visitor intends to buy. Dubai Mall houses one of the world’s largest Aquariums which is a house do diverse sea creatures that includes fishes, sharks, octopus, turtles, jelly fish, crocodile and much more. An individual can pass through a tunnel built right in between the aquariums to have a real view of the life in the aquarium. People can also dive in the aquarium if they wish to do so. Dubai Mall has biggest cinema houses and an indoor Ice skating field that is open to all ages. The best thing about Dubai Mall is the Dubai Fountain Dance right outside the gallery linking to Burj Khalifa. Do not forget to try the X-line that gives a gliding experience from one building to another.
‘’Burj Khalifa’’ is the tallest building in the world with a height of 829.8m. Another architectural masterpiece fitted with special lighting effects to grab attention of tourists. If you are out in Dubai during the New Year eve, you MUST see the breathtaking fire work’s that happen. Dubai remains jammed during the New Year eve as locals and tourists come to see the amazing fireworks that last for about 15 minutes. If you are really intending to watch the fireworks you should plan early and book a spot for yourself before all roads get blocked.
1) Jabel Hafeet and Green Mubazzarah
Jabel Hafeet and Green Mubazzarah are located in Al-Ain, one of the seven emirates of the UAE. Jabel Hafeet is 26km long, 4-5 km wide and rises up to 1290m. It take’s about an hour’s drive to reach to the tip of the mountain where it offers an impressive view of the city. At the start of the climb towards the peak, the park named ‘’Green Mubazzarah’’ is located. This is full of greenery where locals and tourists from different emirates come to spend some quality time with their loved ones in between the naturally built environment. The specialty about this park is that it is the only in UAE with hot springs which supplies water to swimming pools for people to bath. This park also has a mini train that gives a full view of the park followed with a man made boat lake where you can also experience the boat ride if you wish to do so. If you are a person who love’s nature you would not want to miss out this place.
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