The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the popular tourist destinations
in the world, offering visitors interesting sightseeing and recreational opportunities.
Sightseeing in the UAE includes a visit to ancient archeological sites, historic
landmarks, museums, mosques, traditional houses, as well as artificial islands,
sand dunes, beaches and world-class theme parks. Almost all seven emirates have
some interesting sightseeing opportunities to offer to visitors. Among popular
sightseeing destinations in the UAE include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
and Ras Al Khaimah.
For your quick reference, we're providing a short account major sightseeing
destination in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE. There are many interesting
tourist sites in and around the capital city, such as the Grand Mosque, Cultural
Foundation, Heritage Village, Liwa Oasis, Old Souk, Qasr Al Hosn (White Fort),
Emirates Palace Hotel, and Al Ain, known as the green city of Emirates. In Al
Ain, you can visit the Museum and the Old Palace.
Dubai: Dubai has emerged as a leading international tourist destination,
offering visitors with wonderful sightseeing and recreational opportunities.
There are several interesting attractions in and around the city. Major sightseeing
places in Dubai include the Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai Creek, Dubai Museum, Deira
Gold Souk, Jumeirah Mosque, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, House Bastakia Area, Palm
Island, Heritage Village, and Hatta Village located some 115 km southeast of
the city.
Sharjah: Sharjah is a major city and popular tourist destination in
the UAE, known for its various museums. Major sightseeing in Sharjah include
King Faisal Mosque, Sharjah Archaeological Museum, Blue Souk, Sharjah Natural
History Museum and Desert Park, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and the Fort of Sharjah.
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah is a heritage town of the UAE. Major
tourist attractions in and around the town include the Ras Al Khaimah Museum,
Old Souk, Al Dhayah Fort, Shimal Hill, and archeological site of Ad Dur near
the emirate of Umm Al Quwain and the historic Nader Shah Watch Tower.
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