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Nakheel Mall
مول نخلة جميرا
Nakheel Mall is a shopping and leisure destination located on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai's iconic artificial island. Its local name is مول نخلة جميرا.
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- Dubai
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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has been one country since 2 December 1971, when seven emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
The United Arab Emirates has been one country since 2 December 1971, when seven emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah — federated. It covers 83,600 km² and held 11,027,129 people in 2024, of whom about 11 per cent are Emirati citizens; the rest came to work, and that shapes the food, the languages and the shape of a week more than any monument does. Abu Dhabi is the capital and Dubai the largest city, close enough to treat as one base. The northern emirates beyond them are quieter and far less built.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Dubai
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Dubai 4,763 places -
Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi 2,218 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Arabic; English is widely used
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +971
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- UAE dirham (AED)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 999 police · 998 ambulance
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type G · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide drinking-water statement was recorded
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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33 45 minMirdif City Centre
Mirdif City Center
Mirdif City Centre is a shopping mall located in the Mirdif district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mall serves the residential community of Mirdif and surrounding neighbourhoods with retail, dining, and entertainment facilities.
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- Market
- Dubai
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Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khatab mosque 34 30 minAl Farooq Omar Bin Al Khatab mosque
Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab
Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque is an active Islamic place of worship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is named after Omar Bin Al Khattab, an important historical figure in Islam.
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- Place of worship
- Dubai
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Dubai Outlet Mall 35 45 minDubai Outlet Mall
Dubai Outlet Mall is a shopping destination in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mall operates as an outlet center offering discounted retail goods from various brands.
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- Market
- Dubai
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36 45 minWaterfront Market
سوق الواجهة البحرية
Waterfront Market is a modern marketplace in Dubai, replacing the older Deira Fish Market. The local name is سوق الواجهة البحرية. It serves as a hub for fresh produce, seafood, meat, and other goods.
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- Market
- Dubai
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37 45 minSouk Al Bahar
سوق البحار
Souk Al Bahar is a traditional Arabian marketplace situated on the Old Town Island in Downtown Dubai, adjacent to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.
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- Market
- Dubai
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38 30 minMasjid Al Rahim
Al Rahim Mosque
Masjid Al Rahim, also known locally as Al Rahim Mosque, is an active place of Islamic worship in Dubai. It belongs to the living religious landscape of the United Arab Emirates rather than functioning as a conventional museum or monument.
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- Place of worship
- Dubai
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39 45 minMarina Mall, Abu Dhabi
Marina Mall
Marina Mall is a shopping and leisure centre on the breakwater of Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, where the city’s developed waterfront reaches into the Arabian Gulf.
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- Market
- Abu Dhabi
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Ḩadīqat al Khawr 40 1 hourḨadīqat al Khawr
حديقة الخور
Ḩadīqat al Khawr, also known locally as حديقة الخور, is a public park beside Dubai Creek. Its setting connects an urban green space with the waterway that shaped Dubai’s history as a trading and fishing settlement.
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- Nature site
- Dubai
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Ḩadīqat al Khazzān 41 1 hourḨadīqat al Khazzān
حديقة الخزّان
Ḩadīqat al Khazzān is a park in Dubai, known locally as حديقة الخزّان. Its name is translated as Reservoir Park or Tank Park, giving the place a water-related identity within the city.
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- Nature site
- Dubai
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Abu Dhabi Art Hub 42 1 hourAbu Dhabi Art Hub
Abu Dhabi Art Hub, also known locally as آرت هب أبوظبي, is a creative arts venue in Abu Dhabi.
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- Art and culture venue
- Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Carpet Souk 43 45 minAbu Dhabi Carpet Souk
Abu Dhabi Carpet Souk is a working traditional market in the capital, where carpet and textile trading takes place in a contemporary city setting. It is a commercial souk rather than a museum or staged attraction.
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- Market
- Abu Dhabi
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44 45 minAbu Dhabi Dates Souk
Abu Dhabi Dates Souk is a visitable local market in Abu Dhabi specialising in dates and associated products.
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- Market
- Abu Dhabi
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45 45 minAl Ahmadiya School
Al Ahmadiya School is a historic educational institution in Dubai, representing the emirate's early commitment to formal schooling. Established in the early twentieth century, it served as a pioneering centre of learning during a transformative period in the region's development.
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- Historic monument
- Dubai
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46 45 minAl-Ashoosh
Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site
Al-Ashoosh, locally known as the Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site, is an archaeological location in the Dubai emirate.
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- Historic monument
- Dubai
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Al Mamzar 47 1 hourAl Mamzar
الممزر
Al Mamzar is a coastal area in Dubai, known primarily for Al Mamzar Beach Park. The local name الممزر identifies this destination on Dubai's northeastern shoreline, near the border with Sharjah.
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- Nature site
- Dubai
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48 45 minAl Maqtaa Fort
Maqta Fort
Maqta Fort, also known locally as Qal'at al-Maqta, is a compact historic defensive structure beside the Maqta crossing between Abu Dhabi Island and the mainland.
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- Historic monument
- Abu Dhabi
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49 1 hourAl Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
محمية المرموم الصحراوية
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is the largest unfenced nature reserve in the United Arab Emirates, located in the desert interior of Dubai. The protected area encompasses extensive dune landscapes, sabkha flats, and gravel plains.
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- Nature site
- Dubai
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50 45 minAl Qudra Lakes
بحيرات القدرة
Al Qudra Lakes is a man-made desert oasis in Dubai’s Dubailand area, where interconnected bodies of water sit among open arid plains.
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- Historic monument
- Dubai
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51 45 minAl Seef Dubai
Al Seef Dubai is a waterfront destination along Dubai Creek, developed as a mixed-use leisure and retail precinct. The area blends contemporary architecture with design elements evoking traditional Emirati heritage.
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- Historic monument
- Dubai
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52 45 minAl Shandagah Watch Tower
Al Shandagah Watch Tower is a historic defensive structure in Dubai’s Al Shandagah area. It represents the watchtowers that helped protect coastal settlements and monitor movement along the Arabian Gulf.
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- Historic monument
- Dubai
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53 45 minAl Sufouh Umm an-Nar Tomb
Al Sufouh Umm an-Nar Tomb is a Bronze Age burial monument in Dubai’s Al Sufouh area. The tomb belongs to the Umm an-Nar cultural tradition, which flourished in the third millennium BCE around the Arabian Gulf.
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- Historic monument
- Dubai
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54 45 minAl Wahda Mall
Al Wahda Mall is a major shopping centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Located in the city centre near the Al Wahda district, it serves as a significant retail and leisure destination for residents and visitors.
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- Market
- Abu Dhabi
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55 45 minAura Skypool
Aura Skypool is an elevated pool venue located in Dubai, positioned high above the city with panoramic views across the skyline and surrounding waters. The attraction functions as a swimming and leisure destination combining pool access with observation-level vantage points.
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- Historic monument
- Dubai
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AYA 56 45 minAYA
AYA is an immersive visitor attraction in Dubai, designed around experience-led entertainment rather than a conventional museum collection. The name identifies a contemporary stop within the city’s large portfolio of leisure destinations.
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- Historic monument
- Dubai
Common questions
How long should a first trip to United Arab Emirates be?
Six to eight days is enough for roughly four days in Dubai and two or three in Abu Dhabi. Sharjah can be a separate museum day, while Ras Al Khaimah or Fujairah requires dedicated road time rather than being treated as a quick urban extension.
What entry documents are needed for United Arab Emirates?
UAE entry permission depends on nationality and may be arranged in advance or granted under a nationality-specific rule. Confirm the current position through the federal ICP service or the responsible UAE embassy, especially for a stopover itinerary.
What is the best way to travel around United Arab Emirates?
Dubai combines metro, tram, buses, and marine transport; Abu Dhabi relies more heavily on buses and taxis. Travel between emirates remains road-based, so allow for an intercity bus, taxi, or rental car rather than expecting a passenger train.
When is a practical time to visit United Arab Emirates?
November through March gives the most practical outdoor hours for this Dubai-Abu Dhabi route. In hotter months, schedule waterfront and heritage districts early or late and reserve the middle of the day for indoor museums.
What money and payment basics apply in United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates uses the dirham (AED). Cards are widely useful in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but retain an AED backup for smaller fares or deposits and check which currency a card terminal proposes.
What practical safety details should I save for United Arab Emirates?
Police in the UAE can be reached on 999 and ambulance services on 998. Type G sockets supply 230 V; tap-water guidance is not recorded here, so ask the accommodation for the building-specific position.