Tour Emirates

Dubai/Sharjah

Dubai is the largest and most densely populated city in the United Arab Emirates. It is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the country. The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa and the Burj Al Arab which is the third tallest. However beside the modern commercialism of the huge malls and chain restaurants you can still experience a taste of old Arabia in Deira and Dubai Creek. The golden beaches in Dubai and Sharjah offer welcome respite from the bustle of the cities. Sharjah boasts over 600 mosques the most impressive of which is Al Noor Mosque which is built in the Turkish Ottoman style and is situated on Khaled lagoon at the Buhaira Corniche. It is open to the public and tours can be arranged.

For those looking to engage with Gulf culture, Abu Dhabi offers opportunities to understand the UAE’s history through museums, exhibitions, tours and food. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates but is less frantic than Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Mosque is home to the world’s largest hand woven carpet, you can still stroll around the dhow harbour, haggle in the markets, absorb the atmosphere at shisha cafes, stroll the lengthy and cinematic Corniche or experience camel racing at Al Wathba race track. Alternatively, you can ride the world’s fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World, take a tour of Yas Marina Circuit where the Formula 1 Grand Prix takes place and even run, walk or cycle around the track yourself every Tuesday evening and Sunday evening.