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المعالم في United Arab Emirates
1. Burj Khalifa
Dubai
Gleaming marble and ornate mosaics showcase Islamic art on a monumental scale. Walk vast courtyards, photograph domes and chandeliers, and join free guided tours.
2. Palm Jumeirah
Dubai
Art from around the world beneath a dramatic perforated dome, worth visiting for collections and architecture. Wander sunlit galleries by the sea and see works from ancient to contemporary.
3. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi
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انقر للحجز في جولة مشي مجانية في United Arab Emirates
أفضل طريقة لتجربة المدينة مع دليل محلي.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
4. Louvre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
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6. Fujairah Fort
Fujairah
8. Al Noor Mosque
Sharjah
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Traditional Sweet Dishes
Baklava
In Emirati bakeries baklava is often perfumed with saffron and layered with pistachios or local date syrup, reflecting the Gulf's fragrant trade history.
Luqaimat
Luqaimat are tiny golden dumplings that puff up when fried, they are traditionally drenched in date syrup and sesame and are a Ramadan favorite.
Kunafa
Kunafa is a molten, cheese-filled pastry that pulls into long, gooey strands when served, and Emirati versions often add clotted cream or pistachios for extra richness.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Machboos
Machboos is a spiced rice dish where rice simmers with meat and dried limes so the grains take on deep, layered flavors, it is often considered a celebratory centerpiece.
Shawarma
Shawarma in the UAE mixes Levantine tradition with local tastes, the thinly sliced, spit-roasted meat is wrapped with tangy pickles and garlic sauce for a quick, addictive street meal.
Mandi
Mandi's signature smoky flavor comes from slow-roasting meat in an underground pit or tandoor, and the method produces meat so tender it falls from the bone.
Traditional Beverages
Karak tea
Karak tea is a sugary, cardamom-scented milk tea that began with South Asian laborers and became a Gulf ritual, people gather at roadside stalls to sip it and chat.
Arabic coffee
Arabic coffee, brewed in a dallah and often spiced with cardamom or saffron, is served in tiny cups as a formal gesture of hospitality and guests may be offered multiple rounds.
Laban
Laban is a tangy, cooling yogurt drink used for centuries to hydrate desert travelers, it soothes the stomach and is often enjoyed plain or with mint.
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Day trips
Al Ain
Oases, forts, Jebel Hafeet mountain and archaeological sites.
Google MapsRas Al Khaimah
Beaches, Hajar Mountains and outdoor adventure activities.
Google Mapsتعليقات (6)
Food surprised me, great shawarma and seafood stalls, try Emirati breakfast too. Avoid hotel restaurants if you want value.
Pick up a Nol card at the airport and top up for metro and tram, the weekly fare saves a ton over taxis if you plan to hop around Dubai.
Skip restaurants on the main tourist strip, walk 2-3 blocks inland or head to Al Karama for cheaper, better meals and friendlier service.
Felt a bit staged in places, lots of tourists and upselling. Still safe and clean, but not the authentic Middle East I expected.
Hot, flashy and efficient. Expect crowds and high prices, but we loved the malls and skyline. Two weeks was a good pace.
Getting there
Airports
Train stations
Red & Green lines (connects major Dubai districts and to DXB via Red Line)
Etihad Rail planned; current travel by bus, taxi and car
Use taxis or app-hailing from AUH; Dubai Metro links DXB to central Dubai; prebook long transfers.
انقر للحصول على eSim لـ United Arab Emirates
أسهل وأرخص طريقة للحصول على إنترنت محمول أينما سافرت.
Rent a car in United Arab Emirates
Visa & entry
GCC countries, EU, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, many others (varies by passport)
Some African and South Asian countries typically need pre-approved visas (e.g., Pakistan, Afghanistan); check consulate
Check entry rules for your nationality — many get visa on arrival; apply online if required.