The United Arab Emirates is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is home to some of the best vacation home accommodation and many tourists return there year after year and rent vacation villas. You can rent luxurious holiday villas and self-catering holiday apartments in the United Arab Emirates.
A federation of seven states, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain, the United Arab Emirates was established in the year 1971. Rugged mountains, sand dunes, sandy beaches, green parks Lush, dusty towns, old houses, vibrant souks and modern shopping centers of the United Arab Emirates offers a kaleidoscope of varied offers for a tourist. Dubai is a shopper’s paradise and is a great shopping destination with a variety of products that are second to none.
Abu Dhabi is known as the Manhattan of the Middle East and is a modern city full of skyscrapers. It is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and connects the continent with two bridges. It has many attractions such as the Heritage Village, the beautiful Corniche or beach, the Al Hisn Fort, the Oil Exhibition, the old souk or market, Breakwater Island, Sheik Zayed Palace and the oldest part of the city, Batin. It also houses the White Fort called Diwan Amiri. Abu Dhabi retains many things from its past despite its modernization.
Al Ain, which is sixty miles from Abu Dhabi, is an oasis and caravan stopover. It is rich in huge fertile plain and picturesque landscape. There is a camel market, a zoo and a museum here containing both old and new artifacts and some fine examples of Mesopotamian pottery. A few kilometers from Al Ain there is a water spring called Ain Faidha. Archaeological sites can also be found near the Al Ain area. South of Al Ain is Hafit Mountain, which contains ancient pottery, swords, and tombs.
Hailed as the Pearl of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is another must-see in the United Arab Emirates. It was a seafaring settlement and a natural harbor for fishermen and dhow traders. Bur Dubai is home to the world-renowned Gold Souk and Spice Souk. Al Fahidi Fort and the Dubai Museum offer a look back at the country’s rich ancient past. Dubai hosts the Dubai World Cup, the PGA Desert Classic golf tournament and the Dubai Shopping Festival. Camel rides, sand skiing, four-wheel drive desert safaris, Bedouin barbecues and dhow cruises make it a great place for tourists to visit.
The desert is a spectacular destination for tourists. Sand skiing, camel riding, four-wheeling amid majestic red dunes and rugged mountains offer the ultimate desert experience. The oasis in the desert is a great place to stay and the journey through the desert also offers the opportunity to meet the Bedouins or the nomadic tribes who are very hospitable. Watching the camel races at sunrise is a great way to spend the day.
Visit Ras-al-Khaimah and you will get spectacular views of the old seaport, Hajar mountains, Dhaid and Khatt oases and mineral springs. The visit to Ras-al-Khaimah also includes trips to Dibba, a natural harbor and Khor Kalba, one of the most popular shell beaches in the world. The Drabhaniya ruins present in the place are another interesting historical place.
Dubai has gone to great lengths in recent years to promote itself as a luxury holiday destination. It has spent billions of dollars installing the infrastructure to position itself as one of the best vacation destinations in the world. As part of that process, Dubai has built some of the most luxurious vacation villas and apartments to be found anywhere in the world.