This is a list of the popular

tourist attractions A tourist attraction is a place of interest that tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure and amusement. Types Places of natural beau ...

in the

United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a Federal monarchy, federal elective monarchy made up of Emirates of the United Arab E ...

, by

Emirate An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate. It can be considered equivalent ...

, except for shared attractions, such as

mountains A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually higher ...

shared by different emirates

Abu Dhabi

* Central Region: **

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ( ) is a mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the List of mosques in the United Arab Emirates, country's largest mosque, and is the key place of worship for Salah, daily I ...

: founded by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and competed in 2007, the Abu Dhabi mosque was constructed by the Italian company

Impregilo Webuild S.p.A. (previously Salini Impregilo S.p.A.; ) is an Italian industrial group specialising in construction and civil engineering. The company was formally founded in 2014 as the result of the merger by incorporation of Salini into Impregi ...

using material from India, Italy, Germany, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Macedonia and United Arab Emirates. **

Saadiyat Island Saadiyat Island (; ', for "Island of Happiness") is a natural island and a Cultural tourism, tourism-cultural environmentally friendly project for Culture of the United Arab Emirates, Emirati heritage and culture that is located in Abu Dhabi, U ...

: a big low-lying island off the coast of

Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, second-most popu ...

Island, and is currently under development. A mixed commercial, residential, and leisure project is currently under construction on the island, due to be completed in 2020. ** ''

Qasr al-Hosn The Qasr Al Hosn (, ''Qaṣr al-Ḥuṣn'', "Fortified Palace") is a historical landmark and the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Its construction was supervised by Mohammed Al Bastaki in 1761 ...

'': the oldest stone building in the city **

Louvre Abu Dhabi The Louvre Abu Dhabi (; ) is an art museum located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in March 2007, that allows it to use the Louvre's name until 2047, and has ...

: an art museum associated with the historic

Louvre The Louvre ( ), or the Louvre Museum ( ), is a national art museum in Paris, France, and one of the most famous museums in the world. It is located on the Rive Droite, Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement of Paris, 1st arron ...

in Paris. **

Al Reem Island Reem Island () is a natural island located off the coast of the Abu Dhabi island. It is a mixed-purpose community with residential, retail, and commercial units. As of 2025, Al Reem Island's population is at 19,941 people with the population den ...

: a residential, commercial and business project on the namesake island, a natural island off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. ** Al Lulu Island: a human-made island off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. It stretches from the Abu Dhabi Breakwater to the Zayed Sea Port.

Land reclamation Land reclamation, often known as reclamation, and also known as land fill (not to be confused with a waste landfill), is the process of creating new Terrestrial ecoregion, land from oceans, list of seas, seas, Stream bed, riverbeds or lake ...

was completed in 1992. ** Al-Bahr Tower: a ''

mashrabiya A ''mashrabiya'' or ''mashrabiyya'' () is an architectural element which is characteristic of traditional Islamic architecture, architecture in the Islamic world and beyond. It is a type of projecting oriel window enclosed with carved wood latti ...

''-inspired development consisting of two 29-storey, –high towers. It is located at the intersection of Al Saada and Al Salam Streets. ** Emirates Palace Hotel: a five star luxury hotel. It is situated over of private beach. of lawns and gardens surround the hotel, as well 114 domes of in height. ** Emirates Park Zoo at Al-Bahiyah **

Ferrari World Ferrari World Abu Dhabi () is a mostly indoors theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the world's first Ferrari-themed park and is the home of Formula Rossa, which has held the record for the world’s faste ...

: One of the largest theme parks in Abu Dhabi. Live shows, rides, shopping & food are the main highlights of this place. *

Eastern Region Eastern Region or East Region may refer to: * Eastern Region (Abu Dhabi): Al Ain *Eastern Region, Ghana *Eastern Region (Iceland) *Eastern Region, Malta *Eastern Region, Nepal *Eastern Region, Nigeria * Eastern Region, Serbia *Eastern Region, Ugand ...

: ** Al-Ain National Museum: a museum in the city of

Al Ain Al Ain () is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is Oman–United Arab Emirates border, bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi. Al A ...

, the oldest in the UAE, located next to the Eastern Fort. It is on the eastern side of

Al Ain Oasis Al-Ain Oasis (, "Oasis of the Spring (hydrology), Spring") is the largest oasis in the city of Al Ain, within the Al Ain Region, Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Geography It is located in Al-Mutawa'a Distric ...

** The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road: it is in length and about in elevation. * Western Region: ** The

desert A desert is a landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions create unique biomes and ecosystems. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to denudation. About one-third of the la ...

surrounding

Liwa Oasis The Liwa Oasis () is a large oasis area in the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Geography Liwa Oasis is about south of the Persian Gulf coast and southwest of the city of Abu Dhabi, on the northern e ...

Ajman

* The Musfoot region: mountains and fertile valley southeast of Ajman city

Dubai

Burj Khalifa The Burj Khalifa (known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration) is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft, or just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding the antenna, but inc ...

: Spired skyscraper with a viewing deck, restaurant, hotel and offices and park. Tallest human-made structure in the world. *

Burj Al Arab The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab (, ), commonly known as Burj Al Arab, is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Developed and managed by Jumeirah, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of ...

: a luxury hotel located in Dubai. At , it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world * The

Dubai Frame The Dubai Frame () is an observatory, museum and monument in Zabeel Park, Dubai. It holds the record for the largest frame in the world. The building has a height of 150.24 meters and a width of 95.53 meters. The building mainly serves as an obs ...

is an observatory, museum, and monument in Zabeel Park, Dubai. It holds the record for the largest frame in the world. * Ain Dubai: an observation wheel on Bluewaters Island, near the

Dubai Marina Dubai Marina (), also known as Marsa Dubai, is a district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is built around an artificially constructed canal along a stretch of the Persian Gulf shoreline. In 2018 it had a population of 55,052. The district ...

Dubai Dubai (Help:IPA/English, /duːˈbaɪ/ Help:Pronunciation respelling key, ''doo-BYE''; Modern Standard Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic: ; Emirati Arabic, Emirati Arabic: , Romanization of Arabic, romanized: Help:IPA/English, /diˈbej/) is the Lis ...

. *

Palm Jumeirah The Palm Jumeirah is an archipelago of artificial islands on the Persian Gulf in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is part of a larger series of developments called the Palm Islands, including Palm Jebel Ali and the Dubai Islands, ...

: The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree, created using land reclamation by Nakheel which extends into the

Persian Gulf The Persian Gulf, sometimes called the Arabian Gulf, is a Mediterranean seas, mediterranean sea in West Asia. The body of water is an extension of the Arabian Sea and the larger Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.Un ...

. *

Museum of the Future  Museum of the Future (Arabic: متحف المستقبل) is a building located in the Financial District of Dubai, UAE. The museum, with 7 floors, is dedicated to exploring the future of science, technology, and innovation. It is housed in a ...

is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products. *

Dubai Miracle Garden The Dubai Miracle Garden (in Arabic: حديقة الزهور بدبي) is a flower garden located in the district of Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The garden was launched on Valentine's Day in 2013. It occupies over , making it the wor ...

is one of Dubai's signature creations. Launched on Valentine's Day 2013, it sits in the heart of Dubai with a total area of .72,000 sq. M. The Dubai Miracle Garden won Guinness World Record for the largest vertical garden in 2013. * The Dubai Fountain: is the largest choreographed fountain system in the world set on the human-made Burj Khalifa Lake * Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum: the main museum in Dubai is located in the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787. * Dubai Creek : the U-shaped natural sea water space in Dubai which is a tourist spot for Dhow cruising, Shopping and Sight seeing. *

Global Village (Dubai) Global Village is a cultural destination in the city of Dubai. It has different pavilions to showcase the culture and traditions of each country across the Globe. It is also a festive carnival where different restaurants and places are located t ...

: Global Village Dubai combine the world 90 countries cultures at one place.

Fujairah

* Al Badiyah Mosque: the oldest mosque in use in the UAE. Tourists are not allowed inside. *

Fujairah Fujairah City () is the capital of the emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. It is the List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, seventh-largest city in UAE, located on the Gulf of Oman (part of the Indian Ocean). It is the only Em ...

Historic Fort: the oldest fort in the country. Built in 1670 and restored in the late 20th century * Wadi Al-Wurayah: a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, the area is located between the towns of

Masafi Masafi () is a village located on the edge of the Hajar Mountains in the United Arab Emirates. It sits at the inland entrance of the Wadi Ham, which runs down to Fujairah City. The border between the emirates of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah runs ...

Khor Fakkan Khor Fakkan () is a city and an exclave of the Emirate of Sharjah, located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), facing the Gulf of Oman, and geographically surrounded by the Emirate of Fujairah. The city, the second largest on ...

and Bidiyah.

Ras al-Khaimah

* ''

Ru'us al-Jibal The Musandam Peninsula (), locally known as Ruus Al Jibal ( Capes of the Mountains), is a peninsula that forms the northeastern point of the Arabian Peninsula. Geography The peninsula lies to the south of the Strait of Hormuz, between the Persia ...

'' in the

Musandam Peninsula The Musandam Peninsula (), locally known as Ruus Al Jibal ( Capes of the Mountains), is a peninsula that forms the northeastern point of the Arabian Peninsula. Geography The peninsula lies to the south of the Strait of Hormuz, between the Persia ...

** Jebel Jais / Jabal Bil Ays, important mountain close to the border between

Oman Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia and the Middle East. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Oman’s coastline ...

and

UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal elective monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as i ...

, with its summit in Oman ** Jabal ar Raḩraḩ is the highest mountain in the

, located entirely on its territory, 3.37 km southwest of Jebel Jais / Jebel Jais, Jabal Bil 'Ays (1,911 m), whose summit is, however, in the

Musandam Governorate The Musandam Governorate () is a governorate of Oman. With the exception of the exclave of Madha, it is located on the Musandam Peninsula, which juts into the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow entry into the Persian Gulf, from the Arabian Peninsula ...

, in the

Sultanate of Oman Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia and the Middle East. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Oman’s coastline ...

. ** Jabal Raḩabah (Arabic: جبل رحبة)Mindat.org - Jabal Raḩabah
/ref> is a peak in the

Hajar Mountains The Hajar Mountains (, ''The Rock (geology), Rocky Mountains'' or ''The Stone Mountains'') are one of the highest mountain ranges in the Arabian Peninsula, shared between northern Oman and eastern United Arab Emirates. Also known as "Oman Mounta ...

, northeast of the

, in the

Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost of the Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. The city of Ras Al Khaimah, abbreviated to RAK or RAK City, is the capital of the emirate and home to most of ...

. At ,Geonames.org - Jabal Raḩabah
/ref> it is one of the highest peaks in the UAE, located entirely within the territory of the Emirates ** Jabal Yibir / Jabal Al-Mebrah, located in the Western Hajar Mountains, sitting wholly within the UAE, it has a prominence of around 240 m (790 ft) from its parent peak, Jabal Harf Tila (1,568 m).

Sharjah

* Dhaid Fort * Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization *

Sharjah Art Museum The Sharjah Art Museum is an art museum in the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Sharjah Art Museum

Sharjah Cricket Stadium The Sharjah Cricket Stadium () is located in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. It holds the record for being the venue that hosted the highest number of international matches, 294 matches, up to March 17, 2024. It was originally constructed ...

* Adventureland

Umm al-Quwain

Bird watching Birdwatching, or birding, is the observing of birds, either as a recreational activity or as a form of citizen science. A birdwatcher may observe by using their naked eye, by using a visual enhancement device such as binoculars or a telescop ...

at Khor al-Beidah and Al-Sinniyah Island

Shared

* The

Western Hajar Mountains The Hajar Mountains (, ''The Rocky Mountains'' or ''The Stone Mountains'') are one of the highest mountain ranges in the Arabian Peninsula, shared between northern Oman and eastern United Arab Emirates. Also known as "Oman Mountains", they sepa ...

, which includes Jebel Jais in the Emirate of

Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah (; ), often referred to its initials RAK, is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the U.A.E. The city had a population of 191,753 in 2025, and is the sixth-most populous city in UAE after Dubai, Abu ...

, and Jebel Hafeet (''

sensu lato ''Sensu'' is a Latin word meaning "in the sense of". It is used in a number of fields including biology, geology, linguistics, semiotics, and law. Commonly it refers to how strictly or loosely an expression is used in describing any particular co ...

'') in the

Emirate of Abu Dhabi The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is one of seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest emirate, accounting for 87% of the nation's total land area or . Abu Dhabi also has the second ...

, and mountains in the Emirates of

Ajman Ajman ( '; Gulf Arabic: عيمان ''ʿYmān'') is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is the List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, fifth-largest city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain. Loca ...

, and are shared with Oman

References

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