UAE is probably one of the world’s most popular countries among tourists. The United Arab Emirates is One of the most luxurious countries with the newest technologies and most advanced amenities.
Many people have dreamed of going to the UAE for a vacation or living. UAE has a lot of famous buildings and places that are world-known and are symbols of modernity and wealth in this country.
In this article, we will introduce some of the most famous attractions of the United Arab Emirates when you are planning your trip to the UAE.
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is the number one place on your list. Burj Khalifa is the tallest tower in the world, with 830 meters in height and a 360-degree panorama view over Dubai City. You can purchase a ticket and go to the terrace of Burj Khalifa to look at Dubai City on top of the world’s tallest skyscraper.
In Dubai City, Burj Khalifa, it is a wonder that skyscrapers grow out of the ground as plants, and people call it the jungle of skyscrapers. Burj Khalifa is still the most famous and remarkable among these many skyscrapers.
Burj Khalifa is in downtown Dubai next to the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain; you can see it from every area of Dubai.
Location: 1 Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is the world’s most fabulous mall, with many services and places inside it besides shops and stores. The world’s greatest Aquarium and Underwater is located inside the Dubai Mall.
You can find famous brands in the Dubai Mall, restaurants, and coffee shops. There are movie theaters, a fascinating indoor playground for kids (KidZania), an Arabian-style Souk, etc.
Dubai Mall is a collection of wonders. In front of the Dubai Mall, you will see the Dubai Fountain, the world’s most significant performing Fountain. You can finish your shopping and visit the mall by watching a performance of the Fountain that dances to a number of the world’s famous music.
Location: Financial Center Street, Along Sheikh Zayed Road, Next to Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Palm Jumeirah
Another wonder of Dubai is the archipelago of artificial islands called Palm Jumeirah. Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island shaped like a palm tree in the Persian Gulf next to Jumeirah Beach.
Palm Jumeirah is not just an empty land shaped like a palm tree. The city has houses, buildings, the Atlantis Hotel, an aqua park, and many more places. It’s like Palm Jumeirah is a city for itself.
Dubai Skydive is in the Palm Jumeirah. You can experience skydiving and look at the island as you land in the air.
Location: the Persian Gulf, Dubai coastline, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is the world’s third grand mosque in Abu Dhabi, filled with beauty and charm. You can see the glamour and beauty of Islamic architecture in this mosque. The perfect design, architecture, and materials have made the Sheikh Zayed mosque a piece of art that presents the history, heritage, and art of Islamic/Arabic culture.
They used modern equipment and materials in building this mosque, like gold, mirrors, mosaics, glass, etc. The sparkle and charm of this mosque will remind you of the power and wealth of Arabian Islamic countries like the UAE.
Location: Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Louvre Abu Dhabi
UAE and France agreed in 2007 that this museum in Abu Dhabi be allowed to use the Louvre’s name until 2037. The primary purpose of the Louvre Abu Dhabi is to fill the void and space between Western and Eastern art and culture. There are 55 individual buildings in the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and you can see various collections.
Some Louvre Abu Dhabi objects are permanent, and some are temporary. There are historic pieces and objects in the museum that you can visit, and some parts of the Louvre Abu Dhabi feature modern art pieces.
Location: Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Al Fahidi Historical (Al Bastakiya)
This neighborhood was built in the 1890s by immigrants from Iran. This district will remind you of the old days in the 19th century. You can see the architecture, the shape of cities and society, etc.
Al Fahidi Historical is also known as the Al Bastakiya.
If you are wondering about the society and cities of UAE before the modernization and petroleum discovery, you should visit the Al Fahidi district.
Location: Bur Dubai, Al Hamriya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Al Bidya Mosque
Al Bidya Mosque is an over 600-year-old mosque in a village near Fujairah. It is known as the UAE’s oldest mosque. The path to the Al Bidya Mosque is stunningly filled with wonders of nature.
It is a small mosque where 20 people can go inside and pray simultaneously. However, the material and architecture are what make it unique. They have not used a piece of wood to build this historic mosque, yet it is still stable, just like the first day.
Location: Al Bidya Village, 35 kilometers from Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Sharjah Art Museum
Sharjah Art Museum is one of the most excellent art museums in the UAE, comprising 72 galleries. There are some permanent art pieces in this museum and some temporary exhibitions and galleries featuring a collection of art pieces for a limited time.
Most of the artists whose works are presented in the Sharjah Art Museum are Arab or Middle Eastern. There are art pieces from non-Arab or non-Middle Eastern artists in this museum, but their work is featured under one condition: the subject of their work should be Arab culture.
Before the inauguration of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Art Museum was the most significant in UAE.
Location: Al Shuwaihean, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In this article, we discussed some of the most essential attractions in the UAE that you should consider when planning your trip. There are places in the four main cities of UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah.
