List of tourist attractions in the United Arab Emirates

This is a list of the popular tourist attractions in the United Arab Emirates, by Emirate.

Abu Dhabi

Aldar headquarters building

Sheikh Zayed Mosque: founded by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and competed in 2007, the Abu Dhabi mosque was constructed by the Italian company Impregilo using material from India, Italy, Germany, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Macedonia and United Arab Emirates.^[1]

Saadiyat Island: a big low-lying island 500 metres off the coast of Abu Dhabi island, and is currently under development. A mixed commercial, residential, and leisure project is currently under construction on the island, due to be completed in 2020.
Qasr al-Hosn: the oldest stone building in the city
Al-Ain National Museum: a museum in the city of Al Ain, the oldest in the UAE, located next to the Eastern Fort. It is on the eastern side of the Al Ain Oasis
Louvre Abou Dhabi: a planned museum associated with the historic Louvre in Paris.
Al Reem Island: a residential, commercial and business project on the namesake island, a natural island 600 m off the coast of Abu Dhabi island.
Al Lulu Island: a 1,050-acre man-made island off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. It stretches from the Abu Dhabi Breakwater to the Zayed Sea Port. Land reclamation was completed in 1992.
Al-Bahr Tower: a mashrabiya-inspired development consisting of two 29-storey, 145m–high towers. It is located at the intersection of Al Saada and Al Salam Streets.
Al Hajar Mountains: the highest mountain range in the eastern Arabian peninsula. They separate the low coastal plain of Oman from the high desert plateau, and lie 50–100 km inland from the Gulf of Oman coast.
Emirates Palace Hotel: a seven star luxury hotel. It is situated over 1.3 km of private beach. 85 hectares of lawns and gardens surround the hotel, as well 114 domes of 80 meters height.
The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road: in the Al Ain, it is 7 km in length and 1200 meters in elevation.

Ajman

The Musfoot region: mountains and fertile valley southeast of Ajman city

Dubai

Wingsuit flying over the Palm Islands

Main article: List of tourist attractions in Dubai

Map of tourist Attractions in Dubai

Burj Al Arab: a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m, it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world,
Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum: the main museum in Dubai is located in the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787.

Fujairah

Al Badiyah Mosque: the oldest mosque in the UAE. Tourists are not allowed inside.
Fujairah Historic Fort:^[2] the oldest fort in the country. Built in 1670 and restored in the late 20th century
Wadi Al Wurayah: a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, the 12,700 hectares (31,000 acres) area is located between the towns of Masafi, Khor Fakkan and Bidiyah.

Ras al-Khaimah

Al Hajar Mountains

Sharjah

American University of Sharjah

Umm al-Quwain

Bird watching at Khor al Beidah and Al Sinniyah Island

References

↑ "Sheikh Zayed Mosque". Retrieved 2016-08-09.
↑ Planet, Lonely. "Fujairah Fort - Lonely Planet". Retrieved 2016-06-25.

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