The United Arab Emirates, with its skyscrapers, posh hotels, fancy malls, and stunning coastline, is undoubtedly on every traveler’s bucket list. Along with these sky-touching structures, the mosques, museums, and, most importantly, the famous man-made islands here have an enticing aura that draws visitors. Some of the best things to do in UAE include-
1. Go on a beach vacation
The beach is the focal point of many visitors’ vacations in the UAE.
High season here runs from late October to early May, when temperatures in Europe and North America are freezing and the UAE’s oppressive summer heat gives way to pleasant winter beach weather. The more obvious beach options are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which provide convenient access to theme parks, shopping, and city sightseeing.
Luxury resorts are concentrated along the shore west of the central city for vacations in Dubai’s sun and sand. The beaches near Jumeirah and Dubai Marina in particular include a lot of family-friendly, five-star resorts that are perfect for beach vacations.
However, there are further beach possibilities outside of these two locations. On the eastern coast of the UAE, Al Aqah beach in the Emirate of Fujairah is a popular choice for beachgoers looking to escape the crowds. The beach resorts of Ras Al-Khaimah and Ajman are particularly popular city getaways.
2. Discover the desert landscapes of the UAE
Those seeking adventure should head to the UAE’s desert reaches, which stretch across the country’s southern interior.
There are numerous adventure activities available, including 4WD trips across the desert dunes, camel trekking, sandboarding, and dune buggy rides.
Popular desert day trips from Dubai or Abu Dhabi typically include dinner at a desert camp following a 4WD journey into the dunes, as well as time at camp for other activities like Dubai desert safari or short camel rides.
Other desert tours provide more opportunities for wildlife viewing, and specialized desert operators also provide overnight camping among the dunes.
The desert interiors of the emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al-Khaimah also have a number of luxury desert resorts where guests can soak up the dune scenery and go on desert activities.
3. Zoom Up Burj Khalifa in Dubai
One of the most recognizable structures in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai’s towering skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, is located there.
With an elevation of 828 meters, it not only holds the record for tallest building in the world but also for tallest freestanding structure, highest observation deck, and longest elevator travel distance.
Most visitor itineraries include a trip up to the observation deck, which offers panoramic views across Dubai, to both marvel at this contemporary engineering and architectural achievement and to take in the breathtaking panoramas of Dubai spread out below you.
4. Admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a massive, gorgeous new mosque.
The mosque successfully combines modern design with traditional workmanship, using both current and antiquated methods and styles to produce a fresh perspective of Islamic architecture.
The mosque’s white marble masonry is lavishly decorated inside and out with gold, mosaic tiles, and glasswork, and its construction combines the different mosque styles from several Islamic empires.
The prayer hall is furnished with the largest hand-knotted carpet in the world (5,700 square meters), and it is lit by crystal and 24-karat gold chandeliers. Outside, the sizable marble courtyard features a massive floor mosaic of swirling, floral designs made of semi-precious stones.
5. Become Active on Jebel Jais in Ras Al-Khaimah
Jebel Jais in the emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah is the highest peak in the United Arab Emirates and a major activity center.
You can come here simply to gaze out the viewing platform terrace near the summit at the vista of rugged Hajar Mountain peaks rippling down to the coastline plateau, or you can combine those views with some adventure activities.
The world’s longest zipline, which runs down the side of the peak for over two kilometers at speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour, is the most popular mountain experience here to visit during Dubai public holidays.
During the cooler months, Jebel Jais’ Via Ferrata climbing route offers guided tours for less speed thrills and more mountain time. Jebel Jais’ Via Ferrata climbing route offers guided tours during the cooler months for less speed thrills and more mountain time, while independent hikers can choose from six marked trails on the mountain’s lower reaches.
6. Pay a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s newest and most spectacular museum, takes visitors on a journey through human history.
To demonstrate the links between cultures and civilizations that have threaded through humanity’s narrative, the collection has been sourced from around the world and throughout the ages, beginning with the earliest human settlements and ending with works by major names in today’s contemporary art scene.
The museum is a major draw for anyone interested in world history or art, and the complex’s stark and ultra-modern architecture, designed by prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, is an attraction in and of itself.
7. Theme Parks for the Whole Family
Dubai Parks & Resorts combines four major theme parks into one: Motiongate, which features rides themed after Hollywood films, Bollywood Parks, Legoland Dubai, and Legoland Water Park.
IMG Worlds of Adventure, which has rides, roller coasters, and experiences themed around both Marvel storylines and characters for older kids and the Cartoon Network for younger children, is also located in the city. If all you want to do is splash around for the day, Dubai’s Wild Wadi Water Park is your best bet.
Wadi Adventure in Al Ain is the best water park for older kids and teenagers looking for more than just slides.
Safaris, beaches, parks, resorts, clubs, and other attractions abound in the UAE. What distinguishes it is its grandeur while remaining grounded. So, how many of these are on your Dubai vacation itinerary?
dubai
