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United Arab Emirates travel guide

What to see, what to eat, when to go and itineraries by real travelers.

  • 18 places to see
  • 19 local dishes

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest. It shares maritime borders with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. In 2024, the UAE had an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion. Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.

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What to see in the United Arab Emirates

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  • Burj Al Arab👣 1 visitor

    Burj Al Arab

    Dubai

    The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, commonly known as Burj Al Arab, is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Developed and managed by Jumeirah, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total…

  • Burj Khalifa👣 1 visitor

    Burj Khalifa

    Dubai

    The Burj Khalifa is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, it is the world's tallest structure, with a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m (2,717…

  • Dubai Frame👣 1 visitor

    Dubai Frame

    Dubai

    The Dubai Frame is an observatory, museum and monument in Zabeel Park, Dubai. It holds the record for the largest frame in the world. The building has a height of 150.24 meters and a width of 95.53 meters.

  • Museum of the Future👣 1 visitor

    Museum of the Future

    Dubai

    Museum of the Future is a building located in the Financial District of Dubai, UAE. The museum, with 7 floors, is dedicated to exploring the future of science, technology, and innovation.

  • Palm Jumeirah👣 1 visitor

    Palm Jumeirah

    Dubai

    The Palm Jumeirah, also known as the Palm Islands, (Arabic: نخلة جميرا) is an archipelago of artificial islands on the Persian Gulf in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque👣 1 visitor

    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

    Abu Dhabi

    The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country's largest mosque, and is the key place of worship for daily Islamic prayers.

What to eat in the United Arab Emirates

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  • Gahwa

    Gahwa

  • Ghuzi

    Ghuzi

  • Samboosa😋 tried by 1

    Samboosa

  • Shawarma Emiratino😋 tried by 1

    Shawarma Emiratino

  • Chicken Mandi

    Chicken Mandi

  • Hamour Mashwi

    Hamour Mashwi

When to go

The months when this country is one of our destinations of the month.

  • January

    Dubai24°C

    Modern skyscrapers, desert adventures and mild winter sun.

Itineraries in the United Arab Emirates

No public itineraries for this country yet. The first one could be yours.

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