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Located next to Al Shindaga Tunnel
Open: From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (No entrance fee)
Phone: +971 (0)4 393 7151
Displays on pearl diving and dhow building, two of old Dubai's economic mainstays.
Another area re-creates traditional Bedouin and coastal village life, complete with barasti homes, a traditional coffeehouse and a small souq. Several... |
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The Al Hosn Palace, commonly known as the White Fort, dates back to over 200 years. Home of the former ruling family, it is the oldest building in Abu Dhabi. The Palace is also home to the Cultural Foundation where many interesting exhibits of traditional artefacts and photographs are displayed. The courtyard and tile work over the main gate are particularly beautiful. |
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The sandy palm lined corniche beach runs from the Sharjah Women's Club all the way to Coral Beach Hotel. Parking is available alongside the beach and dress restrictions do apply. Currents can occur and the beaches carry warnings to this effect. |
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Open daily
Cost: $35 including equipment hire
First indoor ski resort in the Middle East. It offers skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing or just playing in the snow.
Covers 22,500 square metres covered with real snow all year round.
The indoor snowdome has a capacity of 1500 guests and is one of the largest in the world.
Snow Dub... |
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A park-lined coastal boulevard that skirts the city, with a backdrop of modern buildings facing the sea, it is one of the most picturesque sites in Abu Dhabi. |
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Al Khan beach stretches from the old village of Al Khan to Layyeh power station. The beach between Lou'Lou'a hotel and the power station has been fenced off with no access for vehicles. |
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