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100 Wonders of the UAE

From the Grand Mosque to a hilltop fort most people drive straight past, these are the places across the seven emirates that are most worth your time.

20 wonders shown
01
Abu Dhabi · Heritage

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

White marble and gold at sunset.

02
Ras Al Khaimah · Mountains

Jebel Jais

The highest road in the country.

03
Abu Dhabi · Desert

Moreeb Dune, Liwa

Where the Empty Quarter begins.

04
Fujairah · Heritage

Al Badiyah Mosque

The oldest known mosque in the UAE.

05
Dubai · Mountains

Hatta Dam

Kayaking between mountain walls.

06
Abu Dhabi · Heritage

Al Ain Oasis

Shade, palms and ancient falaj.

07
Fujairah · Coast

Snoopy Island

Turtles and reefs off the beach.

08
Sharjah · Desert

Faya and Mleiha

Fossils by day, stars by night.

09
Abu Dhabi · Museums

Louvre Abu Dhabi

A rain of light over the sea.

10
Dubai · Heritage

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Wind towers and quiet lanes in old Dubai.

11
Dubai · City

Dubai Creek by abra

The best short boat ride in the country.

12
Dubai · City

Burj Khalifa

The view from the top of the world.

13
Abu Dhabi · Mountains

Jebel Hafeet

A sunset road above Al Ain.

14
Sharjah · Heritage

Heart of Sharjah

A restored old town of souks and courtyards.

15
Ras Al Khaimah · Heritage

Dhayah Fort

A hilltop fort above the palm groves.

16
Ras Al Khaimah · Mountains

Wadi Shawka

Easy trails into the Hajar foothills.

17
Ajman · Nature

Al Zorah Nature Reserve

Mangroves and flamingos in the smallest emirate.

18
Umm Al Quwain · Nature

Al Sinniyah Island

Seabirds, lagoons and a lost monastery.

19
Fujairah · Heritage

Fujairah Fort

A fortress at the foot of the mountains.

20
Abu Dhabi · Heritage

Qasr Al Watan

A working palace open to the public.

The list is growingWe are publishing the 100 Wonders in batches, each one researched and checked before it goes live. 20 are up so far. Know a place that deserves a spot? Tell us.