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Lawrie Shabibi
A relative newcomer, Lawrie Shabibi arrived in 2011 and has since energised the local art scene by promoting the works of innovative contemporary talent from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. Art education is another focus and frequent artist talks and screenings are he
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Diving Village
At this outdoor museum, you can delve into Dubais maritime history and learn about the harsh realities of life as a pearl diver and the importance of diving and trading to the region. Theres a smattering of old boats to help visitors take a step back in time. The Diving Village is
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Al Hayl Fort
Built around 1830, this well-preserved fort is tucked deep into the jagged Hajar Mountains near the village of Al Hayl, about 13km southwest of Fujairah. There’s usually a caretaker to show you around (tip appreciated). To get there (usually possible without 4WD), turn south off Sh
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Coffee Museum
This small private museum in an historic Emirati home offers an aromatic bean-based journey around the world and back in time. Learn about the origins of coffee, examine centuries-old grinders, pots, roasters and other implements and sample traditional Ethiopian or Turkish coffee p
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Creek Park
This large and lovely park teems with family-geared attractions, from playgrounds and carousels to pony and camel rides, a childrens museum and the Dubai Dolphinarium. Come here to explore and relax in the gardens or to give the barbecue pits a workout. A hugely popular feature is
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Third Line
A pioneer on Dubais gallery scene and one of the citys most exciting spaces for contemporary Middle Eastern art, Third Line represents around 30 artists, including Emiratis Lamya Gargash and Ebtisam Abdulaziz. Trying to raise the profile of Middle Eastern art outside the region, th
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Dubai Tennis Stadium
Big-name players like Roger Federer and Justine Henin compete at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Held over two weeks from late February to early March, the tournament consists of a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) event followed by an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) event
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Sharjah Archaeological Museum
Dig deep into Sharjah’s past at this elegant museum which does a fine job of displaying and interpreting locally unearthed artefacts from the Stone Age to AD 600. Walk among re-created tombs and houses and admire ancient tools, 3500-year-old bronze spearheads, dainty shell necklace
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Miraj – The Museum
Showcasing beautiful objects from around the Islamic world, including Persian carpets, calligraphy, ceramics and textiles, this private, museum-quality collection is open for view, with some pieces also for sale. Its next to the Hilton Abu Dhabi Capital Grand Hotel. A second venue
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UAE Flagpole
At 122m, this giant flagpole was the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world when it was constructed in 2001. It lost its title to the Raghadan Flagpole in Jordan in 2004 and is now a long way short of the worlds tallest. That said, the Emirati flag makes a fine landmark and th
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Dhayah Fort
Its well worth climbing the zigzagging staircase to this twin-towered hilltop fortress to enjoy the sweeping 360-degree vistas of the RAK area, a vast date-palm oasis and the Hajar Mountains. Built in the early 19th century, the fort was the site of the last battle between British
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Dubai Exiles Rugby Club
The club hosts one of Dubai’s biggest annual events, the Dubai Rugby Sevens (www.dubairugby7s.com). Held in early December, the final of this three-day Bacchanalian jamboree of sport and booze hosts over 30, 000 spectators, all crammed into a temporary stadium built expressly for t
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Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde
Previously known as B21, this innovative gallery has lifted some of the Middle East’s most promising talent from obscurity into the spotlight. The mythology-laced installations, videos and collages of Cairo-based Lara Baladi and the distorted photography of Iranian-born Ramin Haeri
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Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
This reconstructed village gives an insight into the pre-oil era in the UAE – a life that is still in evidence in many parts of the Arabian Peninsula to this day. The walled complex includes all the main elements of traditional Gulf life: a fort to repel invaders from the sea, a so
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Moreeb Dune
Soaring almost 300m high, Moreeb (whose name translates as scary mountain) is one of the world’s tallest dunes. To get there, turn left at the second roundabout, about 5km west of central Mezairaa, and keep right when you reach the Liwa Resthouse. Continue along this well-signposte
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Khor Al Maqta
This historic waterway separates Abu Dhabi from the mainland, guarded by the now somewhat hidden Al Maqta Fort and a small watchtower, on a rocky promontory in the middle of the khor . Luxury hotels and the charming Souk Qaryat Al Beri line the banks. Walking paths and abras (small
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Al Mushrif Children’s Garden
Offering a leafy retreat from the high rise city centre, this garden is set within a large, long-established park in the suburban heart of Abu Dhabi and is a perfect place for a family picnic. With childrens rides and play areas, theres plenty to keep the youngsters amused. Schedu
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Traditional Souqs
One of the few authentic places left in Abu Dhabi is the souq area in Al Mina. A highlight is the fish market , where you can buy the fish straight off the boat and even have it cooked at one of the stalls on the markets edge. More haggling goes on across the street in the fruit an
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National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
This local-history museum occupies a 19th-century fort that was the residence of the Qawassim rulers until 1964. Behind ornate wooden doors awaits the usual ethnological assortment as well as artefacts from archaelogical digs in the area, including at Julfar, an important port betw
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Majlis Ghorfat Um Al Sheef
This rare vestige of pre-oil times away from Dubai Creek was built in 1955. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al Maktoum, the mastermind of modern Dubai, spent summer afternoon here in rooms cooled by the sea breezes. Its a traditional two-story structure made of gypsum and coral with a palm
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