Things to do in UAE during holidays – If you are not traveling to your home country or any other places nearby then read some amazing ideas on unique Places to Visit in UAE during Holidays.
- Visiting Dubai, then plan perfect Dubai 3 Days Itinerary (Best Places To Visit)
- Or plan a Dubai itinerary 5 days – things to do in Dubai in 5 days.
There are seven Emirates in UAE, and all of them have a great list of places to cover during your long weekends or between long breaks. I am listing some of the hidden gems and unique things to do in UAE apart from the most famous tourist attractions.
Let’s read Things to do in UAE with family and learn about the best-hidden gems in UAE.
Unique Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays – Hidden Gems in UAE
DUBAI – Unique Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays
- Museum of Illusions
- Al Thuraya Astronomy Center
- Etihad Museum
- The Dubai Heritage Village
- Bur Dubai Souk.
- Al Shindagha Museum
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
- Crossroad of Civilizations MuseumÂ
- Saruq Al Hadid Archaeology Museum
- Coffee museum
- Arabian Tea house – quirky Arabian-style cafe.
- Alserkal Avenue
- Al Seef heritage village
- Al Qudra Lake
- Hatta Dam tour.
- Iranian Mosque Bur Dubai.
- Gold Souk, Textile souk, Spice souk.
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ABU DHABI – Unique Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays
- Al Ain Oasis & wadis
- Liwa Desert drive
- Jabal Hafeet mountain drive
- Saadiyat Public Beach
- Al Wathba Fossil Dunes
- Al Wathba Salt Lake
- Al Wathba Wetland Reserve
- Al Hudayriat Island Beach
- Abu Dhabi Mangrove forests
- Jubail Mangrove Park & Abu Dhabi Eastern Mangroves
- Al Shati Lake Abu Dhabi
- Louvre Museum
- Al Fay Park, Reem Island
- UAE Heritage Village
- Emirates Park Zoo
- Scuba Dive at Al Mahara
- Visit Emirates National Auto Museum
- Visit Qasr Al Hosn Fort & Al Jahili FortÂ
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SHARJAH – Unique Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays
- Sharjah Science MuseumÂ
- Discovery Centre, Sharjah
- Al Majaz Waterfront
- Sharjah Blue Souk or Central Souk tour.
- Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space ScienceÂ
- Sharjah Flying SaucerÂ
- Arabian Tea House
- Sharjah University City
- Al Hamriya Municipality Building
- Al Noor Mosque
- Al Qasba CanalÂ
- Sharjah Airport MuseumÂ
- Sharjah Classic Car Museum
- Sharjah Maritime Museum
- Mleiha Desert and Fossils tour
- Sharjah Heritage Museum,
- Calligraphy Museum,
- Hisn Fort, Souq al Arsha, Bait al Nabooda,
Al Hisn Fort - Holy Quran Academy
- Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qassimi Mosque – Dibba Al Hisn, Â
- Bait Obaid al Shamsi
- Museum of Islamic Civilisation
- Jazira al Hamra ‘haunted’ abandoned villageÂ
- Majlis Al Midfa
- Souk SaqrÂ
- Souk Al Arsah
- Khor Fakkan – Al Rabi tower hikeÂ
- Al Rafaish Dam
- Islamic Gardens, Sharjah Desert ParkÂ
- Noor IslandÂ
- Wadi Shees
- Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre.
- Buhari’s Geology ParkÂ
- The Rain Room art installationÂ
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AJMAN – Unique Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays
- Ajman MuseumÂ
- Mangrove forests
- Ajman BeachÂ
- Marsaa AjmanÂ
- Kayaking at The Al-Zorah Nature Reserve
- Ajman Exclaves at Manama and Masfut
- Beach Staycation in Ajman.
- Ajman Heritage District
- Ajman Battle Park
RAS AL KHAIMAH – Unique Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays
- Ras al Khaimah Museum
- Wadi Al Shawka DamÂ
- Jebel Jais Road trip.
- Jebel Jais Highest Zipline
- Dine at Puro restaurant – the highest restaurant in UAE.
- Museum of Beautiful Times, RAK
- Al Dhaya Fort
- Mangrove forests
- Boat trip to Al Suwaidi Pearl FarmÂ
- Huwailat Park
- Jebel Jais Road trip
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FUJAIRAH – Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays
- Fujairah Fort
- Snoopy IslandÂ
- Bidiya Mosque, FujairahÂ
- Awhala Fort, Fujairah
- Al Hayl Fort, FujairahÂ
- Tayyibah Museum, FujairahÂ
- Fujairah Seven Peaks/Summits hiking trail
- Fujairah Adventure Park
- Classic Car Museum, Dibba, Fujairah
- Dibba Beach.
- Al Aqah Public beach.
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UMM AL QUWAIN – Unique Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays – Best Hidden gems in UAE
- UAQ National Museum
- Kite Beach
- Abandoned Aircraft
- UAQ Marine Club
- Falaj Al Mualla Garden Park
- Palma Bowling
- Al Dour Port
- The Umm Al Quawin Fort
- Umm Al Quwain Wetlands
- Al Sinniyah Island
- Emirates Motorplex
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TIPS for Unique Places To Visit In UAE During Holidays – Things to do in UAE with family
- Many monuments are national heritage monuments or UNESCO listed, so respect local culture and wear respectful clothing.
- Camping is allowed at designated places, so do not camp anywhere. Check proper guidelines of that locality before you plan.
- Summers in UAE are very hot – usually from May first week to August end. So choose cooler times of the day to visit such places.
- Wear proper footwear or comfortable shoes as many of these places need lots of walking.
- Check closing and opening times before you start. Some attractions have specific timings for public viewing.
- UAE is very safe for all ages and gender.
- There are good roads to reach all these places. Google Maps take you perfectly there. Either you can drive on your own or can take a taxi.
- There is ample parking space in these tourist spots. Public Parking in UAE is free on Sunday.
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