UAE: Discover Interesting Places and Attractions

The United Arab Emirates combine Eastern character with cutting-edge technology. There are beaches on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, deserts and the Hajar Mountains, and skyscrapers, water parks and artificial islands stand next to traditional markets. Here are the places and attractions worth seeing on your trip.

9 places to visit in the UAE

1. Burj Khalifa

The world's tallest building at 828 metres. The observation decks on its upper floors overlook all of Dubai, the coast and the desert.

2. The Arabian Desert

Dune bashing by jeep, camel rides, dinner at a Bedouin-style camp and sunset over the sands are among the most popular trips from Dubai.

3. Palm Jumeirah

A palm-shaped artificial island with luxury hotels, beaches and restaurants. At its tip stands Atlantis The Palm with the Aquaventure water park.

4. Gold Souk

A market in Deira where hundreds of shops sell gold jewellery. You can browse and haggle over the price.

5. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A magnificent white mosque in Abu Dhabi, one of the largest in the world. It is open to tourists free of charge, but a dress code applies.

6. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

A huge aquarium in Dubai Mall with sharks and rays. It is great with children, and part of the tank can be seen straight from the mall.

7. The Dubai Fountain

The world's largest choreographed fountain at the foot of Burj Khalifa. Its evening shows combining music, light and water are free to watch.

8. Al Bidya Mosque

The oldest mosque in the UAE, in the emirate of Fujairah, built of stone and mud brick around the 15th century. Small but historically very important.

9. Dubai Miracle Garden

A flower garden in the desert with millions of flowers and plant sculptures. It opened in 2013 and runs in the cooler season, roughly from autumn to spring.