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Desert superlatives · the crossroads of the world

United Arab EmiratesDubai · Abu Dhabi

Record-breaking skylines rising from the desert — Dubai’s superlatives and Abu Dhabi’s culture, plus dunes, beaches, and a luxury-shopping crossroads of the world.

— · — — °C Best: Nov–Mar (warm · pleasant)
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The Burj Khalifa over the Dubai skyline
The Burj Khalifa over the Dubai skyline
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at twilight
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at twilight
The Burj Al Arab and the Gulf coast
The Burj Al Arab and the Gulf coast
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Language
Arabic
Currency
AED (UAE Dirham)
Power
230 V · plug type G
Best time
Nov–Mar (warm · pleasant)
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Roohi al-Imarat · the Emirati spirit

What makes the Emirates, the Emirates

Burj Khalifa
The dhow
The falcon
Arabic coffee
The date palm
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Gear up

Travel gear for United Arab Emirates

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Plan & book

Get to United Arab Emirates & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in United Arab Emirates

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in the UAE

The Burj Khalifa over the Dubai skyline
The Burj Khalifa over the Dubai skyline
01

Dubai

The world’s tallest Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, mega-malls, desert safaris, and gold souks.

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
02

Abu Dhabi

The breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Ferrari World.

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The Burj Al Arab on the Gulf
The Burj Al Arab on the Gulf
03

Sharjah

The UAE’s cultural capital — heritage districts, museums, and traditional souks.

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Dunes of the Empty Quarter
Dunes of the Empty Quarter
04

Liwa & the desert

The Empty Quarter’s towering dunes for dune-bashing and overnight desert camps.

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Scenes of the Emirates

From the Museum of the Future to the dunes at dusk

The Museum of the Future, Dubai
The Museum of the Future, Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road at dusk
Sheikh Zayed Road at dusk
Camels on the beach below Dubai Marina
Camels on the beach below Dubai Marina
The Burj Khalifa by night
The Burj Khalifa by night
The big picture

About the United Arab Emirates

Record-breaking skylines rising from the desert — Dubai’s superlatives and Abu Dhabi’s culture, plus dunes, beaches, and a luxury-shopping crossroads of the world.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at twilight
Before you fly

Visa info

UAE visa: Many nationalities receive a free visa-on-arrival for 30–90 days; others apply for an e-Visa. Check the UAE’s rules for your passport before travel.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates for your nationality before booking flights.
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