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10 ❯❯ Top 10 Dubai and Abu Dhabi Highlights

Dubai and Abu

Dhabi Highlights

The cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer
the best of East and West – Arab culture,
Bedouin heritage and Islamic architecture,
plus sophisticated shopping, dining and
hotels. Dubai is set around its creek
and skirted with white-sand beaches, while
Abu Dhabi is located on a fine corniche.
Dubai Museum
Housed in an
18th-century fort, the Burj Khalifa
Dubai Museum, with The world’s
its fascinating displays, tallest building and
provides a comprehensive the jewel in the crown
introduction to the city of modern Dubai
(see pp14–15). (see pp12–13).
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Al Fahidi
The gypsum and coral courtyard
houses in this quarter (also known as
Bastakiya) were built by
Persian merchants who
settled here in the 20th
century (see pp18–19).
Jumeirah Mosque Desert Escapes
Not only is this Dubai’s most A visit to the United Arab
beautiful mosque, it is the only Emirates (UAE) is incomplete
mosque open to non-Muslims. without a desert experience. Stay
A guided visit to learn about Islamic at an enchanting resort or take a
culture is a must (see pp20–21). fun desert safari (see pp32–3).
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