Wahat Al Karama, or the ‘Oasis of Dignity,’ isn’t just a place. Itβs an experience that resonates deeply with anyone who visits. As you stand before the towering tablets of this memorial in Abu Dhabi, …
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Al Dhafra Festival Abu Dhabi
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 …
Continue reading5 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 …
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Ajman Heritage District is a lovely, tranquil place to wander around, admire the murals of scenes of traditional life, explore Ajman Fort and stop off for tea, Emirati breakfast or even Viking fine dining! Ajman …
Continue readingExplore the Heart of Sharjah
The Heart of Sharjah is the oldest part of the city and it’s such a quiet haven that I sometimes forget I’m in a bustling town. Home to several museums, a fort, theatres, old souqs, …
Continue readingTraditional Crafts Museum, Khor Fakkan
Take a stroll back through time in this small well set out museum and see how trades and every day tasks were carried out in the past and how the local people lived. The museum …
Continue readingTayyibah Heritage Museum
Tayyibah Heritage Museum has to have one of the best locations of museums here, set at the edge of a village in the Hajar mountains overlooking farms and itself in lush green grounds. Walking through …
Continue readingAl Tawyeen Heritage Village
Al Tawyeen Heritage Village in northwest Fujairah is a nice little stop on the way to or from Dibba if you’re taking Shohada Rd. It has several small buildings of different olden styles and small …
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This post was updated on 18 February 2024 Al Suwaidi Pearl Farm is the only one of its kind in the Middle East and on this fascinating tour, you’ll learn all about the history of …
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Emirati Arabic The boring bit – feel free to skip π The Arabic language is quite complex. Whilst there is the formal language known as ‘Fus-ha’, it is only really used for formal purposes, such …
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