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 …
Continue readingWadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah
Category: Archaeology, forts and watchtowers
5 Best Places to visit in Al Dhaid, Sharjah Central Region
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 …
Continue readingAl Nahwa – an enclave in an exclave
The enclave of Nahwa belongs to Sharjah and can be found in the Omani exclave of the UAE.
Continue readingMasfoot
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 …
Continue readingMasfout 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 …
Continue readingAl 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 …
Continue readingPlaces 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 …
Continue readingBithna Fort, Nature Trail and Hiking
Bithna Fort Bithna Fort is an 18th-century fort which had a very strategic location on one of the main trade routes. The area was much fought over not only by local tribes but also by …
Continue readingNational 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 …
Continue readingKhatt, Ras al Khaimah
Khatt has been well-known for many years for its hot springs and a hotel and spa providing some treatments are built next to them. The pools can be accessed through the hotel for a charge …
Continue reading