Holiday in UAE: What is the best holiday destination to choose for your holiday if you don’t want to go to Dubai?

Today, Dubai is one of the most popular destinations not only in the UAE. This place impresses even experienced travelers with its best beaches and unreasonably expensive hotels and restaurants. Agree, where else can they arrange dinner on a crane suspended at a height of fifty meters? In general, Dubai is either for those who will fly Emirates for the first time, or for those who will no longer be surprised in this life.

Well, if you want to understand what the real Arab Emirates is, despite all the prevailing stereotypes, we will tell you which resorts outside Dubai are worth visiting. We will tell you the best place to holiday in the UAE to get new impressions and fall in love with Eastern culture forever.

Abu Dhabi

The first point is Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which is also the center of attraction for many tourists. This resort is considered one of the richest cities in the UAE, so everything that is most luxurious and expensive is associated with it, and not Dubai. However, even if your budget is limited, you should not be afraid of this aspect. There are many hotels and other offers to suit every budget. Abu Dhabi is also suitable for those who cannot imagine a single trip without planning content several months in advance. Since the city is futuristic, finding a place for photos will not be difficult. By the way, you can take traditional photos at Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the world.

Ras Al Khaimah

For those who do not plan to waste time searching for food in the city, it would be better to go to Ras Al Khaimah, which is only 100 km away from Dubai. Most hotels here are budget and operate on an all-inclusive basis; This is not only pleasant, but also very profitable for tourists with a limited budget. This Emirate features pristine white beaches, sand dunes and Hajar Mountains. By the way, the resort is also known for its hot springs and spa centers.

So don’t leave without seeing Old Town Ice Land, famous for its scary toys and the world’s largest artificial waterfall. We recommend all extreme sports enthusiasts to zipline down Jebel Jais Mountain. We are sure that the show will be unforgettable.

Fujairah

Resorts near Fujairah are truly the Maldives in Dubai. It has clear blue waters and the best beaches in the United Arab Emirates, making it ideal for those who love beach holidays. Moreover, the sea remains warm even in winter: the water temperature remains at +23 degrees. By the way, speaking of beaches, we do not recommend visiting city beaches because they are not equipped for tourists in any way. It is better to go to the northern city of Dibba and relax on its beaches.

We recommend ambitious creators to purchase a waterproof camera for underwater photography, and believe me, you will be able to capture something. Of course, not without a fly in the ointment. As you probably already understood, not all wonderful hotels are located in Fujairah, but somewhere far from civilization. For example, you can swim at the foothills of Mount Hajar and at the same time strengthen your immune system in the hot sulfur springs.

Sharjah

This emirate borders the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman and is mainly associated with the cultural life of the UAE. Hotels here are much cheaper than those in Dubai. Therefore, it will not be difficult for you to find excellent accommodation at a reasonable price within a five-minute walk from the beach. But remember that Sharjah has strict laws; Therefore, you will have to pay special attention to your appearance and behavior in public places. Although most places do not serve alcohol, the cuisine will pleasantly surprise you with its abundance of spices.

By the way, we recommend you go to the eastern market. There is a real paradise for shopaholics – they sell everything from spices to souvenirs, clothes and accessories. So spare at least half a day for this. We recommend you to have an atmospheric dinner at Mara Restaurant & Lounge, which serves a wide variety of meals at affordable prices. There is a popular pop-up cafe called Link by Mara located in the desert near the city of Sharjah. If you like stargazing in the desert, come to another popular destination: Not the Space Cage.

Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain is one of the poorest emirates, so there are almost no tourists here. It’s the exact opposite of Dubai: you won’t find crowded streets, noisy shopping malls or huge hotels here. It is better to go to Umm El Quwain in autumn, winter or spring, because in summer the air temperature can rise above +40 degrees. Includes hotels by the sea, starry nights and marshes.

Text: Alisa Kazakova