Theme parks, water parks, beaches, parks, golf and outdoor adventures. This guide covers 108 activities in the UAE, including Khor Fakkan, Yas Island, Al Jaddaf and Al Majaz — each with its exact location, practical details and reviews from visitors.
BeachFujairah
Al Aqah Beach is a beach in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
BeachKhor Fakkan, Sharjah
Khor Fakkan Beach is a long, redeveloped bay on the east coast, backed by the Hajar Mountains, with a promenade, play areas and restaurants.
Nature reserveAl Jaddaf, Dubai
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a wetland reserve at the end of Dubai Creek, famous for its flocks of flamingos against the city skyline.
Water parkAl Majaz, Sharjah
Al Montazah Parks in Sharjah combines a water park, Pearls Kingdom, and an amusement park, Island of Legends, beside Khalid Lagoon.
Water parkYas Island, Abu Dhabi
Yas Waterworld is a large Emirati-themed water park on Yas Island with more than 40 slides, rides and pools.
Nature reserveAl Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi
Jubail Mangrove Park is a boardwalk through the mangroves on Jubail Island, between Saadiyat and Yas islands in Abu Dhabi.
Zoo & wildlifeShiab Al Ashkhar, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Zoo, at the foot of Jebel Hafeet, is the largest zoo in the UAE, known for its Arabian species and the Al Ain Safari.
Zoo & wildlifeDowntown Dubai, Dubai
Dubai Aquarium, inside The Dubai Mall, holds a 10-million-litre tank with sharks and rays, viewed through one of the world’s largest acrylic panels.
Water parkUmm Suqeim 3, Dubai
Wild Wadi is the water park in front of Burj Al Arab, themed on the tale of Juha from Arabian folklore, with uphill water coasters and a wave pool.
Zoo & wildlifeAl Bahyah, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Park Zoo is a zoo and wildlife in Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Stadium & venueAl Rawdah, Abu Dhabi
Zayed Sports City Stadium is a stadium and venue in Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 1980.
Nature reserveSaih Al Salam, Dubai
Love Lake is a nature reserve in Saih Al Salam, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Theme parkZabeel, Dubai
Dubai Garden Glow is a theme park in Zabeel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
BeachUmm Suqeim, Dubai
Kite Beach in Umm Suqeim is Dubai’s most active public beach — kitesurfing, a long running track, a skate park, food trucks and views of Burj Al Arab.
BeachDubai
JBR Beach is the long public beach in front of Jumeirah Beach Residence, with The Beach mall, The Walk and a view of Ain Dubai.
Theme parkWadi Al Safa 4, Dubai
IMG Worlds of Adventure is a huge indoor theme park on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with Marvel and Cartoon Network zones and a dinosaur-themed coaster.
BeachJumeirah, Dubai
Jumeirah Beach is a beach in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Nature reserveUmm Eselay, Dubai
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is a nature reserve in Umm Eselay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is run by بلدية دبي.
Nature reserveFujairah
Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah is the UAE’s first mountain protected area, known for its year-round freshwater pools and waterfall.
Zoo & wildlifeAl Wasl, Dubai
The Green Planet at City Walk is an indoor tropical rainforest in a glass cube, with more than 3,000 plants and animals.
Nature reserveKhor Fakkan, Sharjah
Al Rafisah Dam is a nature reserve in Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Stadium & venueAl Wahda, Abu Dhabi
Al Nahyan Stadium is a stadium and venue in Al Wahda, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Theme parkYas Island, Abu Dhabi
Warner Bros. World on Yas Island is one of the world’s largest indoor theme parks, with lands based on Batman, Superman, Looney Tunes and other Warner characters.
BeachAl Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Beach is a nine-kilometre stretch of natural white sand and clear water on Saadiyat Island, where hawksbill turtles nest.