United Arab Emirates

The most beautiful places of UAE

The best of the United Arab Emirates

Petr Liška
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The most beautiful places of UAE
Inserted: 12.11.2020
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For most tourists, the United Arab Emirates is only a synonym for Dubai, but even outside this world city you will find interesting places to visit.

1.
Burj Khalifa Skyscraper

World's tallest skyscraper

Rating:
| Altitude: 4 m / 13 ft

For many, the biggest attraction in Dubai is the world's tallest skyscraper – Burj Khalifa. It is 828 meters… continue reading

2.
Fort Fujairah

The oldest fortress in the United Arab Emirates

Altitude: 18 m / 59 ft

The fortress was built sometime around 1500–1550, and is probably the oldest fortress in the country. In 1925… continue reading

3.
Dubai Marina Port

The most famous port in Dubai

Rating:
| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Dubai Marina is one of the most interesting and basically recreational places in Dubai. The center of the… continue reading

4.
Jebel Jais (1,910m) /west peak/

The highest mountain in the United Arab Emirates

Rating:
| Altitude: 1 910 m / 6 266 ft

Jebel Jais (1,934m) is located in Oman, in the remote part of Musandam. Its lower western peak is already in… continue reading

5.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah

The second largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates

Altitude: 15 m / 49 ft

It is the second largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, after the mosque of the same name in Abu Dhabi.… continue reading

6.
Burj Khalifa Lake

Lake with the world's largest dancing fountain

Rating:
| Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

Between the world's tallest skyscraper – Burj Khalifa and the world's largest shopping center – Dubai Mall is… continue reading

7.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi

The largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates

The Great Mosque was built between 1996 and 2007. It is the largest mosque in the country. It is located on… continue reading

8.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

The second largest aquarium in the world

Rating:
| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is located right in the largest Dubai Mall. According to some reports,… continue reading

9.
Al Hayl Fort

A small castle in the Wadi Hayl valley

Altitude: 236 m / 774 ft

The fortress dates from 1932 and is located in the Wadi Hayl valley. It is more of a fortified house with a… continue reading

10.
Al Bithnah Fort

Wadi Ham Castle

Altitude: 171 m / 561 ft

The fortress dates from the late 18th century and was built on a strategic trade route along Wadi Ham. This… continue reading

11.
Al Fahídí Fort

Dubai's most important historical building

Rating:
| Altitude: 9 m / 30 ft

Located in the Bur Dubai district, this 18th-century fortress now houses the Dubai Museum. Typical is the… continue reading

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