United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, known for its futuristic cities, vast deserts, and rich cultural heritage. It has transformed from a quiet trading region into a global hub of luxury, innovation, and tourism.
Cities & regions
Ordered by popularity — open any city for the full advisor guide.
Dubai is the UAE's most visited city — a futuristic metropolis of record-breaking architecture, luxury shopping, desert adventures, and world-class dining bu…
Open guideCapital of the United Arab Emirates, often overshadowed by neighbour Dubai (1 hour away) but offering a distinct experience — less flashy and crowded, with p…
Open guideThe UAE's UNESCO Cultural Capital is a family-friendly, conservative emirate sitting just 20 minutes from Dubai. Sharjah prioritizes arts, heritage and Islam…
Open guideHatta is a mountain exclave of Dubai set in the Hajar Mountains on the border with Oman, roughly 90-130 km from Dubai city depending on the route. It is a co…
Open guideDubai is the UAE's most cosmopolitan city and a global hub for luxury tourism, shopping, and business. Rising from a small fishing village to a futuristic me…
Open guideRas Al Khaimah (RAK) is the northernmost of the UAE's seven emirates, nestled between the pristine Arabian Gulf coastline and the rugged Hajar Mountains. Les…
Open guideAjman is the smallest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates and the name of its capital city, sitting on the Arabian Gulf coast about 31 km from…
Open guideAl Ain is the UAE's largest inland city, sitting in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on the border with Oman, roughly 90 minutes by road from both Abu Dhabi and Duba…
Open guideHighlights, When to go, Country facts and Top places, plus 6 more, free with an AlgoTrips account.