The largest. The tallest. The best. These are some of the most common expressions used when describing Dubai, the most visited emirate of the 7 United Arab Emirates. The largest shopping mall? The tallest man-made […]
United Arab Emirates in a Nutshell
Pranav Madhu
Once known as the Trucial States, it was only in the seventies that seven emirates joint forces and went on to create one of the most prosperous economies in the world. Today, people from all over the world come to this Arab nation looking forward to spend quality time at its world-famous attractions, shop at super-sized malls or relax by pristine beaches of white sands and warm waters.
Dynamic Cities: Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The first thing that comes to mind when one mentions the UAE is usually the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. This is fully-understandable as Dubai has taken a leading position in developing its infrastructure and services industry in such a pace that is hard to find a counterpart anywhere in the world.
Following its footsteps is UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi. The oil-rich emirate has been investing heavily in its tourism sector and projects like Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, Warner Bros Abu Dhabi and Yas Island ensure that international visitors will keep flocking to Abu Dhabi.
Five Emirates, Five Reasons to Travel Further
Despite being one of the safest countries in the world, most visitors tend to ignore other emirates and spend most of their time in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or a combination of both – hard to blame taking into account the abundance of attractions on offer at Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Escaping the urban environments will unveil a country with plenty of charms, from the rugged Hajar mountains in the north, to staggering desert dunes and unspoiled beaches of clear waters on the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
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Have a buff for multicultural, fast-paced cities where work and enjoyment are equally important? Travel over to Dubai, the country’s most visited city, and discover with this former regional trading port quickly became one of the greatest global metropolis in the world.
United Arab Emirates, Asia
United Arab Emirates, Asia
UAE’s largest emirate and its homonymous city are trying hard to keep pace with neighbouring Dubai. Taking into account most recent efforts and developments, it is only fair to say Abu Dhabi is living up to those high expectations as it claims its rightful position as a hotspot in the region.
United Arab Emirates, Asia
United Arab Emirates, Asia
Adjacent to Dubai, Sharjah is a choice of many when deciding where to live as things tend to run at a slower pace boasting its own fair share of skyscrapers and interesting points of interest.
United Arab Emirates, Asia
United Arab Emirates, Asia