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Dubai Museum, Dubai. Courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Dept of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, www.dubaitourism.ae

Dubai Museum

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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…

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Date harvesting, Abu Dhabi. Courtesy of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

Saadiyat Island

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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…

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Majlis Gallery, Dubai. Courtesy of Majlis Gallery

Majlis Gallery

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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…

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Dhows moored in harbour, Abu Dhabi. Courtesy of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

Bateen Shipyard

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At Bateen Shipyard in Abu Dhabi's Dhow Wharf visitors can see the traditional Arabic ship-building process in full swing. Skilled craftsmen carve the trademark wooden dhows from huge planks of…

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Display of Emeriti falconry, Abu Dhabi. Courtesy of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

Heritage Village

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Examples of traditional architecture at Abu Dhabi's Heritage Village include an authentic replica of a bedouin encampment, mud-brick houses and a recreated souk selling local handicrafts. Kids…