This much restored fortress, surrounded by some tranquil, shaded gardens in the central city, dates back to 1891 and was once an important defensive feature protecting the town from attack. Today, it’s one of Al Ain’s major points of interest, and inside its stocky golden-bricked bulk, you’ll find an exhibit devoted to photographs depicting the life and work of British adventurer, desert explorer, and writer Wilfred Thesiger, with a particular focus on his journeys into the Empty Quarter during the 1940s.The fort’s ramparts and towers can be climbed for views, and a video explains all about the fort’s restoration in the information center. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Nature Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
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Opened in 1969, Al Ain Zoo is the United Arab Emirates’ largest zoo. Endemic mammals such as the Arabian antelope and Arabian oryx can be seen, as well as African gazelles, giraffes, and eland.The big cat enclosures feature lions, tigers, pumas, black and spotted leopards, and jaguars. There is also a monkey compound, aviary section, and reptile house. The zoo is famous for its research facilities, particularly the breeding program for endangered native animals, with more than 30 percent of the species that can be seen here currently on the endangered list. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
Al Montazah Island (also known as Flag Island) is a top spot in Sharjah if the kids need to let off some steam.This small island in Khalid Lagoon is home to both a theme park with roller coasters and other rides plus a water park with plenty of water slides to beat the heat and have some fun. The island’s big attraction, though, is the 60-meter-high Eye of the Emirates observation wheel. Head up on this big wheel to get a soaring perspective over the city. Views from the top can stretch for 50 kilometers. It’s particularly good for nighttime shots of Sharjah’s lights and many illuminated buildings. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing, Entertainment Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
Khor Fakkan is the second largest town on the east coast and an exclave of Sharjah. Its 109 kilometers east of Sharjah city.Although the main feature of town is the thriving and less-than-picturesque container port, it’s surrounded by a long stretch of beach that trails along the shore. Khor Fakkan is only home to one mid-range older resort (Al Aqsah, just up the coast in Fujairah gets most of the east coast’s beach-going tourists), but the sand here is good for a stop-off if you’re road-tripping down the coast.In the center of Khor Fakkan is one of Sharjah’s newest tourist attractions, a huge manmade waterfall and a theater built in Roman-style, overlooking the sea. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
Sharjah’s huge, covered Souk Al-Jubail is an excellent way to experience the bustle of traditional Arabian shopping in a modern setting.Join local shoppers as they do their weekly rounds at the Fish Souk-a stinky and busy mix of noise and color-and then dive into the Fruit and Vegetable Souk, always crowded with vendors shouting out their prices and customers bargaining for good deals. As well as being a prime opportunity to capture some vibrant photos of daily Sharjah life and see a shopping souk that hasn’t been dressed up for the tourists, this is a great place to pick up gifts such as dates and local honey. Category: Leisure, Entertainment, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
The Sharjah Desert Park offers kids an easy taster of the UAE’s desert ecology and wildlife. Its 31 kilometers east of Sharjah city, along the E88 Highway.The center incorporates three different neighboring sites: The Arabia Wildlife Center is the main area, with enclosures housing Arabian Oryx, Arabian leopards, and endemic reptiles. There’s also a children’s farm where little ones can get up close to typical farm animals. The Sharjah Natural History Museum offers a thorough overview of the UAE’s wildlife, plants, and geological history and has been fully set up with children in mind to enhance the learning experience. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Entertainment Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
The Hajar Mountain towns of Manama (72 kilometers east from Ajman city) and Masfut (127 kilometers southeast from Ajman city) are both exclaves of the Emirate of Ajman. Today, Masfut is the more interesting destination, home to both the tiny watchtower of Masfut Fort, perched on the ridge above town, and with plenty of opportunity for hiking and cycling in the surrounding Hajar Mountain landscape. During summer, it’s also hugely popular with locals who simply want to escape the heat of the coast for the cooler temperatures of the mountains. The road trip to Masfut is enough of a reason to visit with the scenery changing from the bland, rock-pitted coastal plateau, to sand dunes and then to the Hajar foothills along the way. Category: Camping, Hiking, Adventure Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
The northern side of Ajman Creek is home to the new Al-Zorah coastal development, which mixes luxury villa residential neighborhoods with beachfront hotel resorts and recreational facilities, including a golf course and yacht marina. For visitors not staying in the resorts here, though, the Al-Zorah Nature Reserve is the main attraction of a visit. This protected area of mangrove forest covers roughly two kilometers and is an important habitat for migratory birds, including flamingos. Highly informative guided kayaking tours of the mangrove forest are run from Al-Zorah’s marina by local company Quest for Adventure. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
Camel racing is the UAE’s national sport. For a morning at the races, head out to Umm Al-Quwain’s camel racing track in Al Labsa (29 kilometers southeast of Umm Al-Quwain city). Races take place regularly on Fridays throughout the cooler months (generally October to April), usually early in the morning from about 7am. Robot jockeys ride the camels adding a modern high-tech edge to this ancient sport. As schedules are hard to find, the best way to find out when any racing is happening at the track is to ask a local. Some local tour companies also run tours to the races. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing, Entertainment Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
