United Arab Emirates: what to see and travel guide
The United Arab Emirates combine skyscrapers and desert: Dubai with the Burj Khalifa, Abu Dhabi with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre, and the desert dunes. November to March has pleasant temperatures.
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
- Continent
- Asia
- Cities and towns in Turi
- 94
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sept
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Main cities in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands CityCapital
- Dubai City
- Sharjah city
- Al Ain
- Ajman
- Ras al-Khaimah
- Musaffah City
- Jebel Ali
- Fujairah
- Warisan
World Heritage sites in the United Arab Emirates
Some of the places in the United Arab Emirates on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, from the best known down:
- Jabal Al Fayah
- Wadi Wurayah
- Al Ain Oasis
- Hili Archaeological Park
- Bidaa Bint Saud
- Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
- Qattara Oasis
- Rumailah, UAE
What to eat in the United Arab Emirates
- Shawarma
- Luqaimat
- Machboos
How to plan your trip
Decide how many days you have and pick two or three areas per week at most. Check your passport, entry requirements and insurance before booking, and save the places you want to see so you do not miss any.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?
The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.
Which cities should you visit in the United Arab Emirates?
Some of the most important cities in the United Arab Emirates are Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, Dubai City, Sharjah city, Al Ain, Ajman. In Turi you can mark any of its 94 cities and towns.
When is the best time to visit United Arab Emirates?
The best months are usually January, February, March, November, and December.
What local food should you try in the United Arab Emirates?
Some typical dishes of the United Arab Emirates are Shawarma, Luqaimat, Machboos.
What is there to see in the United Arab Emirates?
Its best-known World Heritage sites include Jabal Al Fayah, Wadi Wurayah, Al Ain Oasis, Hili Archaeological Park, Bidaa Bint Saud.