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Jabal Raḩabah (Arabic: جبل رحبة) [9] is a peak in the Hajar Mountains, northeast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. At 1,543 m (5,062 ft), [10] it is one of the highest peaks in the UAE, located entirely within the territory of the Emirates [10]
United Arab Emirates accepted the convention on May 11 2001, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. As of 2024, The United Arab Emirates have only one World Heritage Site, Al Ain, which was inscribed in 2011. [2]
Yas Island is a man-made island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a popular leisure and entertainment destination that offers a variety of attractions and activities. Notable attractions include the Yas Marina Circuit for motorsports, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu ...
Tourism in the United Arab Emirates is an important part of the Emirati economy. In 2023, the tourism sector employed 809,300 people [ 1 ] and contributed 220 billion dirham to the national gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for 12% of it. [ 2 ]
Fujairah Fort (Arabic: قلعة الفجيرة) is a fort in the city of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dating back to the 16th century, it is among the oldest as well as the largest castles in the country. [1] [2] Today, it is among the main tourist attractions in the city. [3]
The museum, the oldest in the UAE, is located next to the Eastern Fort (or Sultan Bin Zayed Fort). [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is on the eastern side of the Al Ain Oasis , the largest oasis in Al Ain. It was built by the former UAE President , Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan , to house archaeological finds from the surrounding area , including the Hafit ...
Dubai Museum (Arabic: متحف دبي) is the main museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort (Arabic: حصن الفهيدي), built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. The museum was opened by the Ruler of Dubai in 1971, with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of ...
The Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) [8] is a light show that takes place annually in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The festival was first established in 2010 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and has since become an integral part of the ...