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Famous Places in United Arab Emirates For Your Holiday
Travel tips for your trip to United Arab Emirates Hotel Maps Famous Places in UAE helps you to make your trip to United Arab Emirates in the holiday a Splendid One
Dubai
one of the Emirates in the United Arab Emirates, is considered to be the most happening city in the world. Unlike many other Arab nations, Dubai is modern with lax rules. It is a hub for many expatriates who live and work in the Middle East.
Of late, Dubai is making a splash in the tourism industry and for good reasons to. Here are some of the attractions that you can visit if you plan to spend a vacation in Dubai:
Emirates Mall: This is a huge shopping center in the heart of the city. It provides shopping facilities, leisure and entertainment all under one roof. It also houses the popular attraction Sky Dubai, where there are indoor ski slopes with real snow!
Burj Dubai: This skyscraper is considered to be an architectural marvel and an iconic landmark. It is 818 meters tall and is the highest free standing structure in the world.
Atlantis Hotel: If you are yearning for luxury, then this hotel located Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island, is the place for you. The guest rooms have underwater sea view to enjoy all the marine life swimming in their natural environment.
World Islands: This is an archipelago of 300 islands shaped like the world. Of course, the archipelago is man-made.
Burj Al Arab: This is considered to be the tallest hotel in the world standing at 321 meters. It is built on its own island and shaped like a ship's sail. It is rated 7 stars.
Wild Wadi Waterpark: If you are looking to frolic in pools and water rides, then this is the place to go. It also has the tallest and fastest freefall slide outside the US.
Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa: This is the eco-tourism resort in the UAE. Located around an oasis, the resort has tent-roofed suites and private pools. It offers many traditional desert activities like horseback riding, camel riding, falconry and desert safari.
Souks: A visit to Dubai is incomplete with visiting the traditional markets, known as souks. There are different markets for different things but the most popular ones are those for gold, spices and rugs.
Sharjah
Sharjah, the third largest emirates of UAE, shares land on both Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. UAE Sharjah is known even to a layman mainly because of the Cricket events. However, this city has many other attractions to attract huge number of tourists. The city of Sharjah features many traditional, cultural and contemporary elements that interest everyone. Several museums, numerous mosques and public parks are there to entertain people. Al Jazeirah Fun Park and Al Buheirah Corniche are beautiful parks where both children and adults enjoy a lot. Sharjah is also famous as the cultural capital of UAE.
Ruled by His Highness Dr. Sultan al-Qasimi, Sharjah covers an area of 1003 square miles. Its population is 636,000 according to 2003 census. It is linked with the outside world by Sharjah International Airport and Port Khalid. The Expo Center is quite a popular one for the book fair held annually. Most of the world famous publishers from all across the globe gather over here with excellent stuff. Ruled by the emir, this city of Sharjah also has some oasis areas which grow varieties of vegetables and fruits--Dahid is one of them. The Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium keeps hosting many international cricket matches. The fastest growing city of Sharjah
Abu Dhabi
in the Far East, is a very modern city with plenty of attractions to explore. If you arrive in Abu Dhabi airport you will be amazed at the decor inside. It is very glitzy and truly amazing. When you reach the city you must go to the automobile museum it is a must for all the family. It houses the world's largest mobile home and has an extraordinary amount of military vehicles. For those tourists looking for an insight into the history and culture of this amazing city then take an excursion out to the Heritage Village. There you will be able to experience some of the traditional shows like falconry and the art of camel riding.
The desert is a spectacular destination for the tourists. Sand skis, camel rides, four wheel drives amidst the majestic red dunes and stark mountains offer the ultimate desert experience. The oasis in the desert is a great place to stay and the journey through the desert also offers an opportunity of meeting the Bedu folk or the nomadic tribes who are very hospitable. Watching the camel races at dawn is a great way to spend the day.
