Discover the United Arab Emirates, a nexus of distinctive emirates, from the palm-shaped islands of Dubai to the arty Sharjah with its cultural heritage sites.
Each emirate is an individual destination with a history, attracting corporate and leisure guests the world over to experience the magic of the United Arab Emirates for themselves.
The glittering lights of Dubai are world-renowned for their towering skyscrapers, enormous shopping malls and sprawling beach resorts. The city is an equilibrium of rich historic intrigue and forward-looking modernity, all sitting within the same characterful emirate. Take a stroll to Old Dubai’s Bastakiya’s heritage art areas, where some of the city’s finest and oldest art galleries are housed. Further along you’ll find Dubai’s gold, spices and textiles souks for a once-in-a-lifetime experience of traditional shopping in Dubai.
The neighborhoods of Al Shindagha and Al Hamriya are nearby residential districts with several shopping complexes and foreign consulates. Al Shindagha is home to The Heritage Village, which transports you to an era celebrating Dubai’s traditions. Spend some time here and find out more about the traditional customs, professionals and local craftsmanship of this most captivating region.
