The United Arab Emirates is one of the richest countries on our planet. Millions of tourists visit the best cities of this state every year. The UAE is the most modern and most developed territory of the entire Arabian Peninsula.
In just a few decades, instead of a desert, a great country was formed here. And the people who are the indigenous inhabitants of this territory have enriched themselves due to the huge reserves of oil.
UAE: attractions, photos and description
UAE is definitely a country of contrasts. Here you can see the highest skyscrapers in the world and at the same time poor markets. Million dollar houses, and on the other side, rotting huts and struggling people. What are the attractions in the UAE? The most interesting places will be briefly presented below.
I would like to note that the government has done everything to attract an endless stream of tourists here. In addition, many Russians like to relax here, because the weather is almost always hot here, and tickets from the central cities of Russia are very cheap.
There are also many very popular hotels here. Manyof which differ in class of service. There are even "six-star" ones, but this is not the main thing. The United Arab Emirates is full of architectural structures. And it is about the sights of the UAE that we will tell you in this article.
Burj Khalifa
Everyone knows about this famous tower, although its name is not easy to pronounce. It is one of the main attractions of the UAE. Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper in the world. Many tourists come here to see this wonderful invention of mankind. The height of the architectural structure is eight hundred meters! Number of floors - 163.
Many different services are provided inside the building. There is a hotel, private apartments, fountains, as well as an observation deck, which is visited daily by tourists from all over the world. From here you can see the best and most breathtaking view of Dubai.
Palm Islands
The artificially constructed island consists of three parts. Among them are Deira, Jumeirah and Jebel Ali. Considered one of the main attractions of the UAE.
It's all done in the shape of a palm tree. Agree it looks great. These islands were created from sand, stone, as well as limestone, which was mined on the coasts of the Persian Gulf.
The famous Palm Island project is one of the most popular attractions in the UAE.
Musical Fountain in Dubai
To see thisa spectacular event that takes place very often, tourists come from different continents. Definitely, the singing fountains are breathtaking.
They are located next to the tallest skyscraper Burj Khalifa, and against its background this performance looks even more interesting.
Musical Fountain is a man-made wonder of the world, which was built on the oil revenues of the state. Designed by popular California company WET, who also made the fountain in Las Vegas across from the Bellagio Hotel.
This is the only fountain in the world illuminated by six thousand sources. The length is two hundred and seventy-five meters, and the height of the jet reaches more than one hundred and fifty meters, which is about fifty floors of a high-rise building (a third of the Burj Khalifa). The fountain also creates over a thousand different shapes.
Construction began in 2008. Officially, the fountain was opened to citizens and tourists only by mid-2009.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
A majestic historic building made of white marble. This building is the clearest example of the modern architectural style of the UAE landmarks.
The famous mosque was erected in honor of the very first president of the country. Many famous architects from other countries, including Germany, the United States of America, and Italy participated in the construction of this building.
Around the mosque is a picturesque area with lots of palm trees and lawns. Inside the building is a carpet of immensesizes, woven in Iran. Its dimensions are 5, 6 thousand square meters.
Hotel Parus
The hotel that all people who have visited Dubai have seen. This luxurious hotel is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf and reminds many of a real sail floating on the waves. It is located on an artificial island. It is considered that the hotel has seven stars, but according to the classification it has five. The height of this skyscraper is three hundred meters, and the maximum ceiling height of the hall is one hundred and eighty meters.
It was built at the end of the twentieth century and was then considered the tallest in the United Arab Emirates, but nine years later it was overtaken by another hotel, whose name is the Rose Tower. Its height is 333 meters, which is twelve meters more than the "Sail".
Bastakiya District
Bastakiya District is one of the most ancient historical sights of the UAE (Dubai). Once upon a time, people who fished for pearls lived here. This happened before oil became the main income of the country.
Here you can see the traditional houses in which people lived. There are also wind towers that replace air conditioners, because it is very hot in the UAE.
Gold Market
As mentioned above, the United Arab Emirates is one of the richest countries on the planet, so gold does not have such a high value here, and it is sold on the local market for pennies. People are buying it in bags and boxes.
I would like to note that in many placescities there are vending machines with gold bars. Such a low pricing policy is due to the fact that the country has very low taxes.
Ferrari Theme Park
Where, if not in the Emirates, can you rent a Ferrari and drive along the wide avenues and bridges of the city? This place is located very close to Abu Dhabi, on an artificial island.
The park looks like one of the models of the brand, or rather, GT. This place is painted red and has a company logo painted on the roof.
Inside the building is an exhibition of the achievements of the famous Italian company.
Here you will see famous car models, shows, replicas of Italian sights, as well as some technologies.
If you're in Abu Dhabi, be sure to visit Ferrari World.
Dubai Mall
One of the largest shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates as well as the world. Here you won’t even have time to go to all the shops in a day. Besides, you can get lost here.
The mall's most popular spots are the world's largest aquarium, several movie theaters, and the Guinness World Record-listed Olympic ice rink.
Aquarium at Dubai Mall
We decided to dwell on this place in more detail, because nowhere else in the world you will find such a large aquarium. It was created to attract citizens, as well as tourists from other countries.
He lives insidemore than thirty thousand species of fish! There are over 400 sharks and rays alone.
Not many people know that this design weighs more than two hundred tons. The aquarium holds more than ten million liters of water.
Ski Dubai
For many Russians, this place may not seem special, since there are quite a lot of such ski resorts in our country where you can go snowboarding or skiing.
But it's the only place of its kind in Dubai. More than one and a half thousand people can ride here at the same time. The infrastructure in this place is very well thought out, so vacationers have nothing to worry about. In case of emergency, medical assistance is always available inside the facility.
Jumeirah Mosque
The mosque is one of the oldest in the country. The UAE appeared in the seventies of the twentieth century, so the construction of those years can be called one of the very first in the state.
The mosque is made of pink sandstone. This material is considered traditional in the United Arab Emirates. Many architectural structures were built from it.
As you know, the entrance to the mosque is allowed not only for Muslims, but also for citizens of other faiths. Anyone can go inside and learn a lot of interesting things about traditions in Islam, history and interesting facts. All this happens under the supervision of a guide.
King Faisal Mosque
As you know, in the United Arab Emirates, laws differ in different territories. It's believed thatthe strictest - in Sharjah. This is where the King Faisal Mosque is located. It is rightfully one of the most interesting sights of the UAE.
The temple was built not at the expense of the state, but at the expense of King Faisal, who ruled in Saudi Arabia. Later, this architectural structure was handed over to the authorities of the Emirate.
Since then, the mosque has been owned by the state and is the most important place for Muslims.
The interior of this room is simply amazing with its splendor and luxury. The first and second floors are especially worth seeing.
This place is always open and admission is free. But, unfortunately, non-Muslim tourists are not allowed to enter.
Al Jahili Fort
This fortress is located next to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, on the border with Oman. Outwardly, it resembles a large sand fortress, agree? It was built at the end of the nineteenth century, when the United Arab Emirates did not yet exist at all, so Al Jahili Fortress can rightly be called one of the oldest attractions in the UAE. There is a photo of this structure above.
In this area, the fortress has become the largest and most famous. In modern times, Al Jahili is one of the national attractions of the UAE.
Ajman Fort
A lot of tourists from Russia like to come to the Emirate of Ajman. Of course, there is no comparison with the flow of visitors to Dubai, but here you have the opportunity to enjoy the Persian Gulf in silence. Rightfully this placeis one of the most interesting attractions in the UAE.
This building was built in the eighteenth century. The material from which it is made is gypsum and coral stone. An African tree was also used here.
In the seventies of the twentieth century, the place served as a residence for the sheikh, as well as his family. After he decided to move, the emirate's police became based in the fortress.
What are the first sights to see in the UAE?
Of course, the most interesting emirate in the UAE is Dubai, and if you have very little time to stay in the city, then we recommend that you visit the following places: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Kayan Tower, and if you stay time to swim in the bay or look at the singing fountains.
Conclusion
UAE is the richest, most mysterious and unpredictable country. If you want to see a new civilization, then you should definitely go here and look at the most interesting places in the UAE, their sights.
