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Maps of United Arab Emirates
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in United Arab Emirates
Unique places of interest in United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is in a top six largest world mosques. Its decoration adores everybody and it is quite hard to find alike mosque in the whole world. The mosque was named in honour of the first president of the United Arab Emirates – Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose tomb is on the territory of the mosque. It has been built within eleven years and was opened only in 2007. Its whole area is 5 627 square meters and the minaret’s high is 107 meters. The main building material of the mosque is the marble. We have to pay a special attention to the huge square that is surrounded the building. There you can see wonderful designs from colourful marble. The mosque is open for every religion. That’s why tourists also like it. Despite other mosques, this one is open for women. If … Read all
Headquarters of Aldar
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
In Abu Dhabi, you can see a great circular glass building. The circle is embedded in the ground and resembles a glass disk. ALDAR Laing O’Rourke – the main contractor of this building – has chosen the place for Headquarters of Aldar. The unusual building was finished in 2010 and at once became the most unbelievable and effect futuristic place in the whole world. Its high is 121 meters. All 23 floors are used for the commercial purposes. This office centre can have at once up to 20 000 people. Since the building, the unusual skyscraper became a real decoration of the city. You can see it as from the seaside as from the central part of the city. The unusual form was chosen not by accident. The skyscraper has a deep symbolic meaning. The circle is a symbol or rationality, stability … Read all
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Map of cities
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Map of sights
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Aura of United Arab Emirates in photographs
Traditions in United Arab Emirates
Dubai
The culture of local people and their national traditions, which have been developing over the centuries in Dubai, do not cease to amaze visitors with their beauty and originality. Virtually every area of life has its own unique customs, following which is considered a duty for local residents. During a walk through the streets of the city you can see people dressed in beautiful national costumes. In Dubai many people wear it not only on holidays, but also in their everyday life. Men wear long … Read more 
Abu Dhabi
Local residents are distinguished by quite a peculiar character. They have great attention to all the religious customs and traditions, so guests of the city also have to respect the established order. Thus, the appearance of a person and his/her clothes in particular has a big importance for the local people. Do not wear bright and revealing clothes when you make a walk in the city. Tight clothes are also not recommended - it can confuse the locals. The indigenous people are very sensitive to … Read more
Sharjah
Sharjah is called ‘the smiling emirate’ for a reason; its main distinguishing feature is friendly and welcoming atmosphere, so every traveler will feel himself a welcome guest. Before the trip, tourists are sure to get acquainted with basic rules that will allow understanding the local culture better and to avoid awkward situations. Those who expect to walk a lot around the city have to pay special attention to the outfit. Clothing should be of pastel tones and high-necked; outfit should … Read more
Ras al Khaimah
National day is the largest secular holiday celebrated in Ras al-Khaimah. Its date is approved at the state level. All celebrations are held on the second of December. It is worth noting that the date does not have a long history, like many national holidays of other countries. Ras al-Khaimah joined the Federation of Emirates in 1972. This was a result of the desire to gain independence and got free from the influence of England. National day is celebrated in memory of the signing of the first … Read more
Jumeirah
Jumeirah is like a Beverly Hills of the Middle East, so this area has an atmosphere of eternal, trouble-free happiness. Tourists can always ask locals for help and will not get rejected because local people are used to a great number of visitors from all parts of the world. They know that someone who decides to have a vacation in Jumeirah wants the best, so they are ready to help tourists to enjoy their best vacation ever. In the opinion of many, Jumeirah is the most beautiful part of Dubai, and … Read more
