irah Mosque and the famous dessert safaris.
The Other Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just a short trip away from Dubai and is totally worth visiting. You can take a plane ride which takes just half an hour. Perhaps the biggest attraction of the UAE capital at present is the Ferrari World amusement park. It is followed by Yas Waterworld which is in great proximity. The main historic attractions of this emirate include the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr-al Hosn, which is the oldest stone building in the city. Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium is among the favorites of kids.
Sharjah can also be easily reached from Dubai. Its major attractions include Khor Fakkan beach, The Eye, which offers amazing city and sea views, the Archeological Museum and the Classic Car Museum. Fujairah is an emirate full of historic attractions. The famous fort is over 300 years old. The Al-Bidyah Mosque is the oldest in the whole of UAE. Al-Hayl Castle is also worth visiting.Ajman is a smaller emirate with fewer attractions. Some of the most popular ones include Ajman Museum, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the Etisalat Tower.
In addition to the great beaches and the IceLand water park, Ras al-Khaimah is an emirate which offers various historic and cultural attractions. Dhayah Forth is a major historic site which dates back to the 16th century. You can also visit the Bedouin Oasis dessert camp and watch a falcon show to immerse in the local culture. Umm al-Quwain is close to Dubai so you can readily visit it. It is home to the largest water park in UAE, Dreamland. The local museum is also worth going to. You can enjoy horseback riding and a trip to one of the islands off the shore.
It is time to visit Dubai and the other emirates of UAE.