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Zabeel Park, apart from being a relaxing destination for families and large groups, is also a venue for celebrations.Image Credit: Gulf news Archives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What kind of tourist are you? We have a list of fun places to visit for all kinds of tourists, whether you are a lover of nature and animals or someone who likes a cultural stroll in the UAE; all of that without breaking your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the outdoorsy ones:<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zabeel Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zabeel Park is perhaps one of Dubai\u2019s greatest recreational offers in terms of greenery close to the city centre. Head there to cool off and have some fun this weekend be it the barbeques, the playgrounds, the amphitheatre\u2019s atmosphere or to see the Dubai Garden Glow nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Near Jafiliya Metro Station; Cost: Dh5 per head; Timings: Sunday to Wednesday, 8am to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday and official holidays: 8am to 11pm; Contact 04 398 6888<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abra Ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you want to the beat the heat without having to drive all the way to the beach, why not go for an Abra ride instead? It’s definitely an enjoyable experience.https:\/\/47e2a7644c5b12ce2e0cccec0dbf3bbd.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-37\/html\/container.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Bur Dubai (Creekside); Cost: Dh 1 per ride; Timings: Daily, 5am to 12am (midnight)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jebel Hafeet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stare in awe at the UAE\u2019s natural beauty as you drive, cycle (or perhaps, if you have the strength, walk up) to the top of UAE\u2019s second highest peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overlooking the Oman border and the beauty of Al Ain, explore the many forts, museums and tombs in the surrounding tourist paradise while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Ain; Cost: Free; Timings: Head up there anytime you want<\/em>https:\/\/47e2a7644c5b12ce2e0cccec0dbf3bbd.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-37\/html\/container.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hatta Pools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Want to find yourself in the middle of a windows-wallpaper-worthy backdrop? Look no further than good-old Hatta. The drive\u2019s worth it as you wade feet-first into the pristine green-blue waters that form the center-piece of the gritty rocks around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do make sure to carry your Emirates ID and other verification documents with you since the pools are technically in Oman. Explore the rich, well-preserved culture of Hatta on the way too, by visiting the Heritage Village if it\u2019s open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Hatta; Cost: Free; Timings: There are no particular restrictions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharjah National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy greenery for as far the eye can see as you stroll through over 100 acres of Sharjah\u2019s largest Park and take in the beauty of all the flora and fauna around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Dhaid Road, Sharjah; Cost: Dh 2 per head; Timings: Daily 8am to 10pm (on weekdays 1 to 4pm, the park remains closed though); Contact: 06 545 8996<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al Mamzar Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Relax under the trees in the serene park or enjoy the calming blue of the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Khaleej Road, Al Mamzar, Dubai; Cost: Dh5 per head; Timings: Sundays to Wednesdays: 9am to 9pm, Thursday to Saturday or public holidays: 9am to 10pm; Ladies Days \u2013 Monday and Wednesday; Contact: 04 296 620a<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saruq Al Hadid Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn about the Arabian Peninsula\u2019s Iron Age at the newly-opened museum in Dubai\u2019s Historical District – a confluence of the past and the present.https:\/\/47e2a7644c5b12ce2e0cccec0dbf3bbd.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-37\/html\/container.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Shindaga District, Dubai; Cost: Dh 20 per head; Timings: Sundays to Wednesdays: 8am to 8pm, Thursday to Saturday: 8am to 2pm; Contact: 04 353 9090<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For hailing culture fans:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shaikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This is the place to be if you want to gain an in-depth insight into the history of Dubai as you explore the residence of a former ruler of Dubai (the grandfather of the present ruler). While retaining the old charm of a residence, the house has also been converted into a museum with an impressive collection of exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Shindaga, Bur Dubai; Cost: Dh 3 per head; Timings: Saturday to Thursday 8pm to 8.30pm; Friday: 3pm to 9.30pm; Contact: 04 393 7139<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al Ain Classic Car Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Automobile enthusiasts have to head to Al Ain’s Classic Car Museum. Check out cars you don’t see anymore and meet like-minded individuals from the Classic Car Club that manages the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Faida Complex, Al Ain City; Cost: Dh 5 per head; Timings: Saturday to Thursday 9am to 5pm; Friday: 4pm to 8pm; Contact: +971 50 623 1323<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walk the streets and experience old Dubai just across the Metro Station which proves Dubai\u2019s prowess as a modern city. Al Fahidi retains its 20th Century architecture and quaint little ways; in the process, transporting you back to a way of life centred around the creek and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Bur Dubai, Dubai; Cost: Free Timings, Al Fahidi\u2019s always open to visit but make sure you pick a time which enables you to visit the nearby shops and museum; Contact: 04 515 5000\u200b<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharjah Arts Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Art admirers, this is your place to be over the weekend. Sharjah\u2019s Art Museum features not just a permanent gallery of paintings by famous artists from the Middle East but hosts a variety of workshops on a regular basis as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Shuwaihiyeen, near Al Corniche post office, Sharjah; Cost: Free; Timings: Saturday to Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 4pm to 8pm; Contact: 06 568 8222<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qaryat Al Torath Heritage Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This heritage village offers you a chance to see traditional practices and handicraft-making at work. 32 stalls at the station also gives you the opportunity to take these home as souvenirs. Make sure you head there and contribute to keeping Bedouin tradition alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Ain; Cost: Dh 5 per head; Timings: Daily, 9am to 1pm and 5pm to 10pm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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One of few mosques of its scale that welcomes non-worshippers, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands testament to the vision of the man it is named after, a vision of both splendor and majesty. One of Abu Dhabi\u2019s cultural landmarks, the mosque is a must-visit for anyone who\u2019s every stepped foot in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Between Maqta, Mussafah and Shaikh Zayed bridges; Cost: Free; Timings: Saturday to Thursday 9am to 10pm, Friday 4:30 pm to 10pm; Contact: +971 2 419 1919<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold Souk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you walk into the streets of the Gold Souk – Dubai, all that glitters probably is gold or maybe a precious stone. If you\u2019re afraid you haven\u2019t tested out your haggling skills yet (the good-humored kind, don\u2019t become the despicable customer), this is the perfect place to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Deira, Dubai; Cost: It\u2019s free until you start buying; Timings: Saturday to Thursday 10 am to 10pm, Friday 4pm to 10pm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jumeirah Mosque<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Jumeirah Mosque: The Jumeirah Mosque is one of the most loved architectural treasures in Dubai. Opened in 1979, Jumeirah Grand Mosque was a gift from the Late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the former Ruler of Dubai and father of the current Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. \u2022 The style of the architecture originated from Syria and Egypt and can accommodate approximately 1500 worshippers. \u2022 The Jumeirah Mosque Visit has been a key activity under the Open Doors. Open Minds. programs of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). The SMCCU\u2019s mission is to create interactive programs that build cultural awareness, understanding and tolerance between the different nationalities and cultures from all around the world.Image Credit: Gulf News Archives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A centre for cultural learning, it is the only mosque in Dubai that welcomes non-Muslims six days a week. The architecture is beautiful and evocative of the Fatimid style. In order to take a guided tour, make sure you arrive a little earlier into the daytime. The tour also includes traditional food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Jumeirah Beach Road; Cost: Dh20 (includes a tour and some refreshments); Timings: Daily 9 am to 5pm except Friday, tours start at 10am; Contact: 04 353 6666<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Animal Admirer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dubai Safari<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dubai Safari has closed for the summer but is perfect for a family day out to go say hi to over 300 species of animals and birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Warqa<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharjah Desert Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Sharjah Desert Park is a 4-in-1 package as visiting the site does not just mean you visit a botanical park but a natural history museum, a wildlife centre and a children\u2019s farm as well. Get familiar with Arabian flora and fauna at this beautiful venture by the Environmental and Protected Areas Authority of Sharjah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Al Batayeah, Al Dhaid Road, Interchange 9, Sharjah; Cost: Dh 15 per head; Timings: Sunday to Thursday 9am to 6pm; Friday 2pm to 6 pm; Saturday 11am to 6pm; Contact: 06 531 1501<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a City Stroll:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Take your time along the beautifully illuminated walkways and pedestrian bridges that overlook the Dubai water canal and enjoy the sight of the mechanical waterfall. It\u2019s a perfect place to take photos and just enjoy any cool evening. The Wi-Fi is really good too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Near Business Bay Metro Station; Cost: Free; Timings: Between 8pm and 10pm are the most recommended, but otherwise, it\u2019s always open.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Masdar City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The city of the future\u2019s\u2026already present? Masdar is custom-built to advance sustainable development and its centre-piece is the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Open to all visitors throughout the day, your journey there will begin in a pod-like unmanned vehicle; the PRT. Enjoy as you explore a city by science, of science and for science – the city of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Near Abu Dhabi International Airport; Cost: Free; Timings: Sunday to Thursday 8am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 10pm; Contact: 02 653 3333<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaikh Zayed Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A marvel of both engineering and architecture, the Sheikh Zayed Bridge makes for a better visit by foot than by car. Enjoy the sight of subtle coloured lights illuminating the bridge with a design intended to evoke the image of undulating waves and sand-dunes. The signatures of the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Abu Dhabi; Cost: Dh 0; Timings: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Nikitha is journalism student and works as an intern at Guides<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UAE: Dubai bookstore holds free book swaps during back-to-school period, helps those struggling during COVID-19<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Book Hero’s cofounder also said that they would like to help families who are struggling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Published:  September 02, 2020 19:27Falah Gulzar, Social Media Reporter<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n