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Dubai has the ideal weather and terrain for motorcycle fun. In light of this, the Gulf Bike Expo in Dubai's Festival City offers three days of exhibits, barbecues, music, shows and organised…
Enjoy an evening of excitement and glamour at Meydan Racecourse, home of the world's richest horse race, in Zabeel district. The racing season starts in November and attracts horse lovers and…
Enjoy an evening of excitement and glamour at Meydan Racecourse, home of the world's richest horse race, in Zabeel district. The racing season starts in November and attracts horse lovers and…
With 30 rides and attractions, Wild Wadi Water Park in Jumeirah is packed with thrills for kids and other brave souls. Best rides include the 80km/h speed slide Jumeirah Sceirah and Breakers…
Experience the thrill of circuit driving at the Dubai Autodrome in Jebel Ali. Get behind the wheel on the karting track, or on the FIA-sanctioned circuit in a Subaru or Audi TT with 200bhp at…
Dubai's oldest building, Al Fahidi Fort in Bur Dubai, built in 1787, now houses the Dubai Museum. A collection of artefacts depicts the social and economic life of Dubai before oil was…
On the Bur Dubai side of the creek, the Grand Mosque is a distinctive landmark featuring multiple domes and the city's tallest minaret (70 metres). Although non-Muslims are not allowed inside…
Impressive modern Islamic architecture makes Jumeirah Mosque one of the most photographed sites in Jumeirah, and it's the only mosque in Dubai non-Muslims can enter. Volunteers explain worship…
Vast sums have been spent on keeping the Corniche beautiful, and it shows. Strolling along this showpiece is an Abu Dhabi institution and, with paved walkways and flower-filled gardens, there…
Chill out at the region's only indoor snow park, set within the Mall of the Emirates. Ski Dubai boats five runs for skiers of all abilities and there's a freestyle zone for snowboarders.
The tangled mangrove forests of Saadiyat Island, meaning island of happiness, attract a wide range of nesting birds and marine life. The island has plenty of hidden nooks and crannies for…
Step aboard state-of-the-art Bateaux Dubai, a luxury glass-enclosed boat, for an à la carte dinner cruise on the creek. It's relaxing, romantic and a great way to see the contrasts of…
Rising from Abu Dhabi's desert sands, Al Ain is a garden city in the Buraimi Oasis and a settlement dating back to the 4th millennium BC. It is home to Jebel Hafeet, the highest mountain in the UAE.
The Emirates Palace Hotel, a no-expense-spared monument to prosperity, is one of Abu Dhabi's most popular landmarks. A programme of free daily tours, led by eager-to-please historians with…
In the desert, near Jebel Ali, spectators can enjoy local and international polo events as well as show-jumping and dressage competitions at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club with its beautiful…
Rub al Khali can be translated from Arabic as "the Empty Quarter". Drive out into the desert from Abu Dhabi past the Liwa Oasis and you'll find yourself in the largest area of non-stop sand in…
Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel dominates the Dubai coastline, in the Jumeirah district. Access is limited to hotel and dinner guests, so enjoy a meal or…
Liwa Oasis, a few hours' drive from Abu Dhabi, is a hotspot for dune bashing. Experienced drivers take visitors on exhilarating rides across the desert, frequently referred to as "white-water…
At the mouth of Dubai Creek, Sheikh Saeed House, built in 1896, was the former ruler's residence (1912-1958). The restored building has been a museum since 1986, housing a rare collection of…
Set in the historic Bastakiya district in Bur Dubai, the Majlis Gallery hosts art exhibitions for both amateur and professional, local and international artists. A creative and quaint setting…
