Amazing Photography Locations in the UAE
In 2023, I was invited to participate in Xposure International Photography Festival, Sharjah. I’m not a photographer and so I chose to do a presentation on Amazing Photography Locations in the UAE. Following on from that, I have compiled a list of some great places to take photos.
Of course, it’s not a complete list, but it will get you started. Exploring my website and particularly my Instagram will help you find more great photography locations in the UAE.
I’ve included links to my posts on these where possible. Scroll down to find lots of instagram-worthy spots in UAE and plenty of photogenic locations in UAE.
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Buildings and Structures
- Sharjah Mosque on Instagram
- Khalifa Mosque, Al Ain
- Fujairah Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Bidya Mosque, Fujairah on Instagram
- Bin Suliaman Mosque, Masfoot
- Sultan Mosque, Khor Fakkan
- Old Mosque in Al Jazeera Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah
- Old Mosque, Shamal, Ras Al Khaimah on Instagram
- Sharjah Municipality Building (Arabic Architecture in Sharjah)
- Butterfly Pavilion, Al Noor Island, Sharjah (Al Noor Island and the Butterfly House)
- St Joseph’s Orthodox Church, Sharjah on Instagram
- The Flying Saucer, Sharjah on Instagram and Facebook
- Central/Blue Souq on Instagram and on Facebook
- Al Qasba, Sharjah
- Old Sharjah – Heart of Sharjah and Sharjah Art Area
- Sharjah University City – House of Wisdom and Scroll Monument, other monuments, Arabic architecture
- Bee’ah Headquarters, Sharjah on Instagram
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and Louvre, Abu Dhabi
- Cultural Palace, Jahili Fort, Al Ain
- Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame, Expo Park, Al Seef, Dubai
- Traditional Structures – Wadi Al Helo, Wadi Ghalilah, Jebel Khatt
- Manar Promenade, Ras Al Khaimah
- Resistance Monument, Amphitheatre, Suhub Rest Area, Khor Fakkan
Nature
- Al Noor Island and the Butterfly House
- Mangrove forests, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Kalba, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah
- Wasit Wetlands, Sharjah
- Wadi Shees Old Village Farms, Khor Fakkan
- Al Ain Oasis
- Wadi Al Helo
- Wadi Ghalilah, Ras Al Khaimah
- Jebel Jais Lower Trails
- Wadi Naqab, Ras Al Khaimah
- Ain Al Sheria, Fujairah on Instagram
- Tawyeen and Wadi Kub, Fujairah
- Mountains meet desert – Mleiha, Al Faya, Ghayl
- Water – Kalba Lake on Instagram and Facebook, Al Rafisa, Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, Rams (RAK), Hatta
- Fauna – Wasit Wetland Centre, Kalba Bird of Prey Centre, Sharjah Safari, Dubai Safari, Al Ain Zoo, Emirates Park Zoo, Al Qudra
- Sunrise and sunset viewpoints –
- Al Dhaya Fort, Ras Al Khaimah on Instagram
- Al Bidya Hiking Trail, Fujairah
- Rabi Tower or trail, Khor Fakkan
- Masfoot (white fort or Jebel Abyad trail)
- Kalba hiking trail, Al Ghayl-Kalba Dam on Instagram and Facebook
- Al Faya and Fossil Rock, Mleiha
- Suhub Rest Area on Instagram and Facebook
- Fujairah Adventure Park trail
Art
- Sharjah Art Museum and art spaces around Sharjah
- Al Noor Island and the Butterfly House
- RAK Fine Arts Festival, Al Jazeera Al Hamra
- Murals around the city and Heritage District, Ajman
Life Scenes
- Souqs – Bur Dubai, Al Shanasiya, Saqr, Sharjah
- Outdoor markets – Friday Market, Fujairah; Masafi Town, RAK
- Harbours – Jubail, Sharjah; Rams, RAK, Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Dibba Al Hisn
- Camel race tracks – UAQ, Al Dhaid, RAK, Ajman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Other Interesting Photography Locations in the UAE
- Al Madam Buried Village on Instagram
- Abandoned Lifeboats on Instagram
- Abandoned Ship, Hira Beach, Sharjah on Instagram
- The Rain Room, Sharjah
If you’d like to find out more about Xposure, visit the Xposure International Photography Festival website.
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