United Arab Emirates

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United Arab Emirates

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Tucked into a corner of the traditional, conservative Middle East lies the unique, progressive United Arab Emirates. Like most countries on the peninsula, the UAE made its wealth from oil and gas. Unlike its more traditional neighbours, it then expanded into tourism. Today it is a modern, trend-setting conglomeration of high-rise cities with state-of-the-art tourist infrastructure, magnificent beaches, and a paradise of duty-free shopping.

The majority of people in the UAE are expatriates and most of them are there to live and work in Dubai. The city is a playground of palm-shaped islands, colossal skyscrapers, malls the size of small towns, seven-star hotels, supercars, Michelin star restaurants and luxury beach resorts. To the west of Dubai lies Abu Dhabi, the capital, where visitors can enjoy large gardens and parks, green boulevards, sophisticated high-rise buildings, modern communication services and transport, international luxury hotels, rich shopping malls and cultural centres.

Alongside the two famous emirates sits Sharjah, the world capital of Islamic Culture. This conservative emirate plays host to the best museums and art galleries in the country. Surrounded by mountains and desert oases, Ras Al Khaimah is fast becoming a destination for adventurous travellers. Visitors can also relax on the beaches in Ajman, visit the fort of Fujairah at the foothills of the Hajar Mountains, or take a break from the glitz and glamor in low-key Umm Al Quwain.

The modern cities on the Persian Gulf give way to a desert interior, home to magnificent dunes on the edge of the Empty Quarter, stunning desert oases such as the Liwa Oasis, and rugged archaeological sites in the Hajar Mountains. The UAE presents an astonishing mix of outlandish luxury and remote adventure, which will fascinate visitors to this unique land.

What to see and do in United Arab Emirates

  • Scale the heights of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
  • Visit the narrow lanes and preserved Arabian architecture of the Bastakia Quarter.
  • Take a sunset cruise on the traditional Dhow boats in Dubai Creek.
  • Get lost in the storied shopping malls or the traditional souks in the Deira district.
  • The rugged, twisted Hajar Mountains are prime territory for road trips, with fantastic hiking, trekking and bird watching opportunities.
  • Visit Sharjah, the cultural capital of the Arab world. Go to the Sharjah Arts Museum and the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, which traces Islamic history to its earliest years.
  • Enjoy the numerous beach resorts in Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Experience 4×4 safari’s, dune buggy rides, camel rides, sand-boarding and even traditional Bedouin-style dinners.
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