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The Resistance Monument, Khor Fakkan Sharjah

By Alison Watt On March 9, 2023

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 …

Souq Al Jubail Sharjah

By Alison Watt On March 2, 2023

Souq Al Jubail Sharjah Souq Al Jubail Sharjah deserves a visit from those who love to explore traditional markets, buy fresh food and experience authentic local culture. So let’s take a closer look at what …

Al Dhafra Festival Abu Dhabi

By Alison Watt On February 1, 2023

Al Dhafra Festival About Al Dhafra Al Dhafra is one of the three main regions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and also the biggest. As it lies to the west, it is also known …

Wadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On January 22, 2023

Wadi Shaam Wadi Shaam is the most northerly area of the UAE and is home to lots of old settlements. Enjoy a walk through history and beautiful mountains. Once you drive through the town of …

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 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 …

Al Nahwa – an enclave in an exclave

By Alison Watt On November 19, 2022

The enclave of Nahwa belongs to Sharjah and can be found in the Omani exclave of the UAE.

Off Road History Museum

By Alison Watt On October 21, 2022

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 …

Masfoot

By Alison Watt On October 8, 2022

Masfoot is one of those places I go back to again and again. Lying on plains between rugged mountains, it has beautiful views, lots of fresh, clean air and a relaxed pace of life! It …

Masfout Museum

By Alison Watt On June 8, 2022

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 …

Al Dhaid Fort, Sharjah Central Region

By Alison Watt On March 14, 2022

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 …