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Mawaheb from Beautiful People
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Emirates Fine Arts Society
The Emirates Fine Arts Society displays the works of local artists.
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Very Special Arts Centre
The Very Special Arts Centre is a workshop and gallery for disabled artists.
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Al Ain Souq
Fruit, vegetables and fish are the main products sold at Al Ains somewhat dishevelled covered central souq.
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Al Khalidiyah Garden
With a few fruit-shaped climbing frames, this is a popular spot at weekends for local women and children (no boys over 10 years allowed).
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Musical Fountains
These fountains are fun for kids during the day and spectacular when set to music at night. Enjoy them on a promenade around the marina.
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World Trade Centre
The 149m-high World Trade Centre was the first skyscraper to open on Sheikh Zayed Road, back in 1979. The building is depicted on the 100-dirham note.
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Natural History Museum
From fossils to dinosaurs to desert plants, the Natural History Museum takes you through the region’s ecosystems and back millions of years in time.
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Capital Gardens
This park in the heart of downtown offers swings and a mini climbing wall, and theres an erupting fountain giving a bit of lively respite to the stifling heat of summer.
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Bait Obeid al
The Bait Obeid al-Shamsi, opposite the art museum, is a restored house used as an international artists studio; dont miss the intricate pillars on the upper level.
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Khalifa Mosque
In common with all mosques in the city, this beautiful mosque stands in non-alignment with the grid system, honouring the direction of Mecca instead. It is closed to non-Muslims.
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Children’s Farm
For a more hands-on experience take kids to the Children’s Farm , where they can meet, pat and maybe even feed goats, camels and ducks, or ride ponies or camels (Dh5, weekends only).
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Al Safa Park
Large sections of this pretty park have been closed due to the construction of the Dubai Water Canal, the epic project that will link the Dubai Creek with the Gulf at Jumeirah Beach.
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Sharjah Maritime Museum
For a salty introduction to the UAE, visit this charming museum that displays enough traditional dhows, exhibits on pearling and fishing equipment to keep your imagination afloat for a half hour or so.
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Coin Museum
Near the Al Farooq Mosque in the Al Fahidi Historic District, this small museum presents a collection of nearly 500 rare coins from throughout the Middle East, including Egypt, Turkey and Morocco.
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Miraj Islamic Centre
Carpets, textiles, jewellery, sculpture and calligraphy are among the artworks from around the Islamic world displayed at this gallery, which also has great views of Emirates Palace from its rooftop cafe.
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Art Sawa
One of the Village’s smaller galleries, Art Sawa provides a platform for young Middle Eastern artists but also showcases widely collected established ones such as Syrias most famous sculptor, Mustafi Ali.
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Fish Farm
At this fish farm near Khanur, you can buy fresh tilapia, carp and other fish and grill it up at your campsite later on. The turn-off for Khanur is about 20km west of Mezairaa. Ask locally for directions to the farm.
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Etisalat Head Office
This iconic 27-floor building, with a golf ball as its crowning glory, makes an excellent landmark for navigating the citys grid system. Built in 2001, it houses the headquarters of the local telephone-service provider.
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Qanat al
South of the Khalid Lagoon, popular Qanat al-Qasba is a car-free, lively mix of restaurants, cafes and family-friendly entertainment venues along a canal. Diversions include a Ferris wheel and abra (water taxi) rides.
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