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Glimpses of UAE

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Category: Archaeology, forts and watchtowers

Wadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On January 22, 2023
Wadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah

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 …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Hiking, Ras al Khaimah

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

Al Nahwa – an enclave in an exclave

By Alison Watt On November 19, 2022
Al Nahwa new town Sharjah

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

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, East Coast, Khor Fakkan, Offroad, UAE Nature

Masfoot

By Alison Watt On October 8, 2022
view over masfoot from masfout Fort Masfut

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 …

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Ajman, Masfoot and Manama, Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Mountains, Museums, Parks, picnic areas, Walking/cycling

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

Bithna Fort, Nature Trail and Hiking

By Alison Watt On January 14, 2022
Bithna Fort and hiking trail

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 …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Fujairah, Hiking, UAE Nature
fujairah hiking, hiking with kids, UAE hiking, uae history

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

Khatt, Ras al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On June 2, 2021
View of Khatt from the Golden Tulip hotel

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 …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Mountains, Offroad, Ras al Khaimah

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