Landmarks, museums, heritage sites and viewpoints across the seven emirates. This guide covers 159 tourist places in the UAE, including Al Gharb, Al Souk Al Kabeer, Sas Al Nakhl and Al Marmoom — each with its exact location, practical details and reviews from visitors.
Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi
Al Maqtaa Fort is a fort and heritage in Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Al Marmoom, Dubai
Al Marmoom Heritage Village is a museum in Al Marmoom, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Majaz, Sharjah
Al Noor Mosque on Sharjah’s Khalid Lagoon is an Ottoman-style mosque and the first in Sharjah to welcome non-Muslim visitors on guided tours.
Al Gharb, Sharjah
Al-Islah School Museum is a museum in Al Gharb, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai
Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque is a mosque in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai
Arabic Calligraphy House is a museum in Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Gharb, Sharjah
Bait Al Hurma is a museum in Al Gharb, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Al Shindagha, Dubai
Camel Museum is a museum in Al Shindagha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Gharb, Sharjah
Dar Al Nadwa is a museum in Al Gharb, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Fujairah
Diba al Hisn Fortress is a fort and heritage in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
Mushrif, Dubai
Dubai Crocodile Museum is a museum in Mushrif, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Dubai
Dubai Heritage & Culture Village is a heritage site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Bateen, Dubai
Dubai Municipality Museum is a museum in Al Bateen, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Dubai Opera in Downtown Dubai is a 2,000-seat performing arts centre shaped like a traditional dhow, hosting opera, ballet, concerts and musicals.
Al Gharb, Sharjah
Emirates Handicraft Centre is a museum in Al Gharb, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Al Ruwayyah 2, Dubai
Emirates Soil Museum is a museum in Al Ruwayyah 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Mina, Dubai
Etihad Museum in Jumeirah tells the story of how the United Arab Emirates was founded in 1971, on the very site where the union agreement was signed.
Expo 2020 District, Dubai
Expo City Dubai is the legacy site of Expo 2020 — home to Al Wasl Plaza’s giant dome, the Terra and Alif pavilions and the Garden in the Sky tower.
Al Nabbagh, Abu Dhabi
The Heritage Village on Abu Dhabi’s breakwater is a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village, with workshops, a small museum and skyline views.
Hili, Abu Dhabi
Hili Archaeological Park in Al Ain combines a public garden with Bronze Age tombs and settlements more than 4,000 years old.
Al Hisn, Abu Dhabi
House of Artisans is a museum in Al Hisn, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque is a mosque in Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 2023.
Al Jaddaf, Dubai
Jameel Arts Centre is a museum in Al Jaddaf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Kalba, Sharjah
Kalba Bird of Prey Centre is a zoo and wildlife in Kalba, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.