Destination Fly4free: United Arab Emirates
Discover this unique and captivating country!
With iconic skylines, artificial islands, historic mosques, gigantic shopping complexes and world famous beach resorts, the various UAE destinations offer plenty of things to do. The United Arab Emirates is a small country, but it’s packed with exciting places to see, no matter your interests!
In the Empty Quarter - the largest contiguous sand desert (erg) in the world, encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula - you can climb to the top of the orange dune and enjoy the fantastic views. In Liwa you can hear the music of the desert that surrounds this sleepy oasis. When large amounts of sand are moved, a deep roaring tone comes from these mysterious dunes. The phenomenon is caused by the vibrations of the grains of sand as they rub together. The grains emit a sound when they fall on top of each other.
25 km south of Liwa Oasis, you'll find 1600-metre-long Moreeb dunes (Al Moreb Hill). With a reported 50 degree slope, and height of 300 metres, it is a perfect place for sand drags. Moreeb Hill is supposedly the tallest dune in the UAE, and one of the highest sand hills in the world.
Photo credit: Cristian Andriana
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Where to stay:
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In Dubai, we encourage you to stay at 4* Park Hotel Apartments, with very good reviews It offers studios and one-bedroom apartments with a kitchen, home entertainment system and contemporary furnishings. It is located a 5-minute drive from Al Jadaf Metro Station, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. A shuttle service from and to Jadaf Metro station is available every 20 minutes. Park Hotel is a 15-minute ride from the Dubai International Airport, and less than 4 km from the World Trade Centre Dubai. At Park Hotel Apartments, guests can enjoy the well-equipped fitness centre that is available on-site. The property offers complimentary airport drop-off and pick up from Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 to the hotel every 20 minutes. It also offers complimentary shuttle services to and from the Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Beach.
In Abu Dhabi we advise you to stay at 5* Jannah Burj Al Sarab. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi, just a 5- minute drive to the Corniche. Guests can enjoy the super fast WiFi throughout the entire hotel. All rooms and suites are elegantly furnished in calming colors with a flat-screen television, an executive-sized desk and floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious marble-clad bathrooms offer a separate standing rain shower and/or bathtub as well as exclusive Jannah bath amenities. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a boutique gymnasium, both located on the rooftop, offering panoramic views of the Arabian gulf and the city; 1 all-day dining restaurant serving international cuisine; a lobby lounge for a quick snack and beverage; a shisha lounge to relax in as well as a 24-hour in-room dining service. Qasr Al Hosn is 2.8 km from Jannah Burj Al Sarab, while Saadiyat Beach and Al Maryah island which houses The Galleria Mall, are within a ten-minute drive away. Abu Dhabi Mall is just within a five-minute drive. The nearest airport is Abu Dhabi International Airport, 29 km from Jannah Burj Al Sarab. In close proximity also is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, 21 km from the hotel.
What to do:
Soak up the atmosphere of the bustling souks with bargains from gold, silver and precious stones to jewelry, carpets and rugs. Remember that bargaining in the souks is expected!
The United Arab Emirates attract many sun-seekers and water sports enthusiasts. For example, in Dubai you can go to Jumeirah Public Beach, Marina Beach. In Abu Dhabi you can choose the Corniche Beach. You can just relax and enjoy the sunshine on the outstanding Persian Gulf shore or rent a car to explore the UAE distant regions.
Go quad biking, rent a dune buggy, ride a camel or drive across the desert on a 4×4 adventure.
During a desert trip you’ll see the golden sand dunes, taste traditional food and spend the night in a desert tent under the sky full of stars!
If you’re looking for some family entertainment, in Dubai you can go to Aquaventure Waterpark, Wild Wadi Waterpark or Dolphin Bay. In Abu Dhabi, the Ferrari World is an enormous sports car themed amusement park with the world’s fastest roller coaster.
Dubai Marina Yacht Club is a best place for a boat party and Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is a popular outdoor attraction.
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