Around the World in 80 Clicks

Dubai mosques

A booming, international city with spectacular modern architecture, Dubai also has numerous mosques revealing ... [more]

Dubai modern architecture

It has come a long way, Dubai has grown into a modern city and is still busy defining its skyline with daring ... [more]

Dubai Museum

Located in Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest building of the city, Dubai Museum offers an interesting display in the ... [more]

Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum House

One of the few remaining historic buildings in Dubai, Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum House sits on the waterfront of ... [more]

Hili Archaeological Park

The roots of Al Ain can be found in Hili Archeological Park; you have to look in between the modern-day attractions ... [more]

Al Ain Camel Market

Camels are the highlight of the local market in Al Ain, and come in the hundreds, in all possible sizes, from ... [more]

Al Ain National Museum

A great introduction to the rich history of Al Ain and, indeed, the entire country, the National Museum offers ... [more]

Al Ain oasis

The oasis of Al Ain might as well be called its Central Park: it offers peace and tranquillity right in the middle ... [more]

Al Jahili fort

Built at the end of the 18th century, Al Jahili fort has recently been restored to former grandeur, and looks ... [more]

Jebel Hafeet

You can see the mountain from the city, and the drive up there is an endless succession of twists and turns until ... [more]

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Nothing has been spared to impress and overwhelm the visitor to the massive Grand Mosque of Sheikh Zayed: its ... [more]

Al-Bidya mosque

A charming, square building that you might easily miss if you did not know it was there, the oldest existing mosque ... [more]

Al-Hayl Fort

Tucked away in a virtually deserted wadi, overlooking a tiny settlement, Al-Hayl Castle offers a look into local ... [more]

Jebel Jais

Even when it is not possible to reach the top of the mountain, the drive up to Jebel Jais is definitely worth ... [more]

Mleiha Archaeological Centre

The area around Mleiha has seen archaeological research since many decades, and the richness of the finds, as ... [more]

Wahla Fort

Wahla Fort is small, just like there are many scattered around the Emirates. Once you find your way in, you can ... [more]

Fujairah fort

Sitting atop a hill, Fujairah Fort is part of a complex with residences and a mosque, and lies away from the current ... [more]

Madha Nahwa Enclave

The quirkiest of all enclaves of the UAE is the Omani enclave of Madha, which in turn holds a UAE counter enclave ... [more]

Qasr al-Zabba

One of the many places in the UAE which are not glitzy modern architecture, but ruins of historic buildings whose ... [more]

Dhayah Fort

Situated on a steep hilltop, Dhayah Fort is visible from a distance and built on the perfect strategic location ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from United Arab Emirates. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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