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Category: Museums and learning centres

The Dubai Frame

By Alison Watt On March 18, 2023
dubai frame collage exterior and interior

The Dubai Frame  The Dubai Frame is a remarkable architectural landmark among Dubai’s many new attractions. As the world’s largest frame, this beautiful structure offers marvellous views of the city. About Dubai Frame Dubai Frame …

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Architecture, Dubai, Museums and learning centres

The Resistance Monument, Khor Fakkan Sharjah

By Alison Watt On March 9, 2023
resistance monument khor fakkan sharjah

Resistance Monument Khor Fakkan What is the Resistance Monument in Khor Fakkan? Read on to discover the background. In 1507, the Portuguese army attacked Khor Fakkan, a coastal town in the east. However, the local …

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Culture, Art, Museums & Learning Centres, Khor Fakkan, Museums, Museums and learning centres

5 Best Places to visit in Al Dhaid, Sharjah Central Region

By Alison Watt On January 6, 2023
5 best places to visit in Al Dhaid

5 Best Places to Visit in Al Dhaid Al Dhaid is the main town in Sharjah Central Region and there are lots of plans to develop it. For now, these are 5 Best Places to …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Emirati culture, Museums, Museums and learning centres, Nature reserves and zoos, Sharjah Central Region

Off Road History Museum

By Alison Watt On October 21, 2022
Off Road History Museum Al Madam Sharjah

The Off Road History Museum in Al Madam, Sharjah is an incredible place for any car enthusiast to visit. There is a wide range of cars and trucks of different makes and models, some more …

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Museums, Museums and learning centres, Sharjah Central Region

17 Best Places to Visit in Summer in UAE with Kids

By Alison Watt On July 31, 2022
places to visit in summer in uae

With the very hot weather and high humidity, indoor locations are the best places to visit in summer in UAE. Most of these are cheap and some of them are free for children and resident …

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Museums and learning centres, School break activities
Indoor places UAE

Masfout Museum

By Alison Watt On June 8, 2022
Masfout Museum

Masfout Museum stands high up on the rocky hill overlooking the fertile plains, where Masfout Fort was well-positioned to spot any unwanted visitors coming to attack, mostly bandits. Higher still on the hill opposite is …

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Ajman, Masfoot and Manama, Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Museums, Museums and learning centres
Masfoot, uae history, UAE musuems

Al Dhaid Fort, Sharjah Central Region

By Alison Watt On March 14, 2022
Dhaid Fort, Sharjah Central Region

Al Dhaid Fort is the latest of Sharjah’s exciting heritage projects and I was very impressed with it! This is one to add to your list of places to visit in Sharjah! First constructed over …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Heritage Areas, Museums, Museums and learning centres, Sharjah Central Region
UAE musuems

Places to visit in Al Ain

By Alison Watt On January 17, 2022
places to visit in Al Ain

Al Ain is known as the Garden City, come and find out why by visiting the best places to visit in Al Ain. Although it had been many years since I last visited,  I found …

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Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Museums, Museums and learning centres

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On October 16, 2021
National Museum of Ras al Khaimah

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah Museum gives an excellent insight into the local history and offers a little haven of tranquillity in the inner courtyard. After its early role as a …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Museums and learning centres, Ras al Khaimah
uae heritage, uae history

Museum of Islamic Civilization

By Alison Watt On June 11, 2021
Museum of Islamic Civilization building, Sharjah

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization opened in 2008 in what was formerly Souq Al Majarra. The building itself is worthy of a visit alone for its beautiful Islamic architecture and minute details. Be sure to …

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Architecture, Art, Museums, Museums and learning centres, Sharjah
islamic architecture, islamic history

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