Although the UAE is well-known for its famous buildings and upscale shopping, there is another side to the country that many residents and visitors might need to be made aware of. Those seeking to escape the country’s hustle and bustle will find these hidden jewels a truly unique and authentic experience. We’ve compiled a list of seven neighborhood hotspots in the seven Emirates that you may visit on your next Dubai trip.
Top 7 Hidden Gems in 7 Emirates
- Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve, Abu Dhabi
If you love history, we have some exciting news for you: One of the largest collections of fossils in the UAE may be found at the Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve near Abu Dhabi. Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve, which has almost 1,700 fossils estimated to be older than 4 million years, is a wonderful wonder that only a few people know. Here, you may go to shows at the theater, hike via the trails, look around the galleries, or have something to eat from one of the food trucks. Don’t miss seeing this stunning brown architecture from various eras!
Entry Fee: Free
- Al Zorah Beach, Ajman
Al Zorah Beach in Ajman is one of the nicest white sand beaches in the UAE. It is spotless, lovely, and ideal for a weekend family vacation when the weather is nice. Along with having a picnic by the water, you may engage in various water activities like jet skiing, kayaking through mangroves, birding, shell gathering, and sandcastle building with the kids. Al Zorah Beach in Ajman is the place to get away from Dubai’s stunning but crowded beaches.
Entry Fee: Free
- Iranian Mosque, Dubai
The Iranian Mosque, a Shia place of worship, is situated right in the middle of Bur Dubai’s historic Textile Souk and resembles a vibrant fabric piece. This Mosque, which features Persian faience tilework and vibrant colors, was built in a style inspired by Persian architecture. It is the ideal fusion of aesthetic beauty and spirituality; no photograph can give its vibrant blues and turquoise justice!
Entry Fee: Free
- Stairway to Heaven, RAK
This hiking trail in Wadi Ghalila is more than 19 miles long and rises to 1800 meters if you enjoy adventure and hiking. So bring your hiking boots and head to the Stairway to Heaven to see the sunrise magnificently from the summit and brave the chilly Wadi water. Although only those with considerable trekking expertise and stamina should attempt this trail, it is still worth seeing!
Entry Fee: Free
- Kite Beach, UAQ
We’re not referring to the one in Dubai, though. Umm Al Quwain’s Kite Beach is a magnificent, picture-perfect beach that is the stuff of legends. Kitesurfing, jet skiing, surfing, and sunbathing are all excellent beach activities. In addition, it offers kayaking excursions, thatched beach umbrellas, and colorful teepee beach cottages. This, combined with Kite Beach’s pet-friendliness, makes this tiny Umm Al Quwain treasure one of the best tourist destinations in the UAE.
Entry Fee: Dh 25 per child | Dh 35 per adult (Weekdays)
Dh 35 per child | Dh 45 per adult(Weekends)
- Sharjah Rain Room, Sharjah
The Sharjah Rain Room, put on by the Sharjah Art Foundation, is exactly what it sounds like a large space where you can experience the rain. Unfortunately, rainfall is still relatively rare in this region. This exhibition, organized by the art collective Random International, is where you must be if you’ve ever wanted to stroll while it’s pouring outside. The Rain Room employs recycled water, and because of its cutting-edge technology, water cannot fall directly on the people being monitored. As a result, you get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience walking through the rain without getting wet!
Entry Fee: Dh 20 for adults| Free for children (upto 5 years)
- Shark Island, Fujairah
Snoopy Island in Fujairah is well known. However, Fujairah’s Shark Island is ideal for divers and watersports fans. In the bluer-than-blue seas, you can see a variety of shellfish and sea turtles, though not the docile black-tip reef sharks that the area is famous for! The beach is compact but immaculate, making it ideal for the solitary study of marine life and coral reefs. In Shark Island’s waters, you can also try scuba diving to explore the underwater realm!
Entry Fee: Dh 100 – 150 per head for the boat (depends on season)
