United Arab Emirates: Things To Do
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium, one of the Emirates top attractions, is home to one of the world's largest suspended aquariums, holding a staggering 10 million litres of water. Home to over 33,000 species of aquatic animals, a visit to the Aquarium truly is a once in a lifetime experience. Take a stroll through a 48-metre tunnel and experience the incredible aquatic environments.
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall, an equivalent size to over fifty football pitches. In 2010, the Dubai Mall was the most visited building on the planet, attracting over 54 million visitors. Home to around twelve hundred retailers, an ice rink, movie theatres, aquarium, hotel and playground, it is also the gateway to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi
Strap yourself in for the ride of your life at Ferrari World, the world's first Ferrari theme park, also the world's largest indoor amusement park, with over 40 exhilarating rides and experiences. The headline feature has to be the world's fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa, attaining speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, equivalent to a Formula One racing driver experience.
Museum of the Future
In downtown Dubai, you will find the Museum of the Future. A space outside of time, you'll get to experience tomorrow's world today, with near-future technologies and possible futures all represented within one impressive space. The museum also has a Children's World for the younger guests to experience a fantasy future where imagination runs wild, making it the perfect family occasion.
Snorkeling in Fujairah
Located on the east coast of the Emirates, Fujairah offers the best places for scubadiving and behold the underwater wonders of the Persian Gulf. At small islands off the coast, like Snoopy Island and Dilba Rock, you can find numerous diving centres where you'll get to swim among coral reefs alongisde native inhabitants like sea turtles, jawfish, and clownfish. This is one of the best ways to experience the wildlife of UAE for singles and families alike.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium, one of the Emirates top attractions, is home to one of the world's largest suspended aquariums, holding a staggering 10 million litres of water. Home to over 33,000 species of aquatic animals, a visit to the Aquarium truly is a once in a lifetime experience. Take a stroll through a 48-metre tunnel and experience the incredible aquatic environments.
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall, an equivalent size to over fifty football pitches. In 2010, the Dubai Mall was the most visited building on the planet, attracting over 54 million visitors. Home to around twelve hundred retailers, an ice rink, movie theatres, aquarium, hotel and playground, it is also the gateway to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi
Strap yourself in for the ride of your life at Ferrari World, the world's first Ferrari theme park, also the world's largest indoor amusement park, with over 40 exhilarating rides and experiences. The headline feature has to be the world's fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa, attaining speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, equivalent to a Formula One racing driver experience.
Museum of the Future
In downtown Dubai, you will find the Museum of the Future. A space outside of time, you'll get to experience tomorrow's world today, with near-future technologies and possible futures all represented within one impressive space. The museum also has a Children's World for the younger guests to experience a fantasy future where imagination runs wild, making it the perfect family occasion.
Snorkeling in Fujairah
Located on the east coast of the Emirates, Fujairah offers the best places for scubadiving and behold the underwater wonders of the Persian Gulf. At small islands off the coast, like Snoopy Island and Dilba Rock, you can find numerous diving centres where you'll get to swim among coral reefs alongisde native inhabitants like sea turtles, jawfish, and clownfish. This is one of the best ways to experience the wildlife of UAE for singles and families alike.
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