Topic
Heritage & Culture
17 guides.
Al Ain · Weekends
Al Ain, UAE: History, Al Nahyan Heritage & Things to Do
Discover Al Ain: its oasis, Al Nahyan history, forts, Jebel Hafit and stadium neighbourhood, with original photographs and first-hand impressions.
Al Ain · Weekends
Al Ain Oasis Guide: Falaj Irrigation, Palms & What to See
Al Ain Oasis is a historic date-palm landscape in Al Ain, with visitor paths and traditional falaj irrigation channels.
Fujairah · Weekends
Al Bidya Mosque: four domes on Fujairah's east coast
Al Bidya Mosque in Fujairah: its compact four-domed architecture, official historical account and a respectful visit along the east coast.
Dubai · Weekends
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood: Dubai at walking pace
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a restored heritage district in Dubai, also known as Al Bastakiya.
Al Ain · Weekends
Al Jahili Fort Al Ain: History, Opening Hours & What to See
Al Jahili Fort is a major mud-brick heritage site in Al Ain, built in the 1890s under Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.
Ras Al Khaimah · Weekends
Al Jazirah Al Hamra: pearling history and coral-stone architecture
Al Jazirah Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah: a guide to the former pearling village, coral-stone houses, lanes and respectful heritage visits.
Dubai · Weekends
Al Seef Dubai Creek: a waterfront walk and a meal
Al Seef is a shopping, dining and hotel destination beside Dubai Creek, combining heritage-inspired architecture with a more contemporary waterfront setting.
Dubai · Weekends
Al Shindagha Museum: Dubai's Creek and heritage houses
Al Shindagha Museum is a heritage destination beside Dubai Creek, with themed displays across historic-house settings.
Ras Al Khaimah · Weekends
Dhayah Fort: hilltop history and palm-grove views in Ras Al Khaimah
Dhayah Fort in Ras Al Khaimah: the hilltop climb, nineteenth-century fortress, palm-grove views and a practical guide to a daylight visit.
Fujairah · Weekends
Fujairah Fort: towers and the east coast's history
Fujairah Fort is a heritage landmark in Fujairah city, with towers, walls and a setting that adds historical depth to an east-coast visit.
Al Ain · Weekends
Jebel Hafit and Al Ain: mountain road and ancient tombs
Jebel Hafit beside Al Ain: a guide to the mountain scenery, the Desert Park and ancient tombs, with ideas for a history-led day out.
Dubai · Weekends
Jumeirah Mosque Dubai: a visit built around conversation
Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai hosts a cultural-visit programme associated with the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding.
Abu Dhabi · Weekends
Liwa Abu Dhabi: oasis heritage and the edge of the Empty Quarter
Liwa is an oasis region in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, along the northern edge of the Rub al Khali, or Empty Quarter.
Sharjah · Weekends
Mleiha: archaeology, ancient tombs and Sharjah's desert landscape
Mleiha in Sharjah brings together an archaeological centre, the Umm an-Nar tomb and the Faya landscape, with guided outdoor experiences nearby.
Abu Dhabi · Weekends
Qasr Al Hosn: Abu Dhabi's fort and living crafts
Qasr Al Hosn is Abu Dhabi's historic stone fort, offering a starting point for understanding the city before its modern skyline.
Abu Dhabi · Weekends
Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi: palace architecture and craftsmanship
Qasr Al Watan is a visitor experience within Abu Dhabi's presidential palace complex.
Abu Dhabi · Weekends
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: marble, light and cultural discovery
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a working mosque and a major cultural landmark welcoming visitors through its published visitor programme.