Attractions UAE offers a multitude of attractions for visitors -From the majesty of the desert and its surrounding mountains to five-star hotels and beaches, from original old houses complete with wind towers to modern high-tech buildings, shopping malls, world-class sports events, museums, heritage villages, golf tournament, the richest horse race in the world and many more.

Shopping UAE has earned an international reputation for the excellent quality and variety of its shopping especially in Dubai, whether in the traditional souqs (market) or in the ultra-modern, air-conditioned shopping malls. The well known markets house the spice, perfumes, Carpets, incense, electronic goods and foodstuffs from around the region. Dubai Shopping Festival, the annual UAE Shopping Festival extravaganza has rapidly become an internationally-known event.

Parks and Picnic Areas Popular with families, there are attractive picnic spots and children's play areas with a variety of entertainment facilities. The largest of the city's parks are Jumeirah Beach Park, UAE Creekside Park, Mushrif Park, Al Mamzar Park and Safa Park.

The Desert & Mountains The desert provides great opportunities for outdoor activities including four-wheel drive excursions in your own vehicle or with a tour company. Winter is a good time to explore the beautiful scenery around the Hajar Mountains and its rock pools or drive through the wadis ? gullies carved by rushing flood water

Beaches UAE, especially Dubai has endless stretches of white sandy beaches. There are also plenty of public beaches available for water sports and sun bathing.

Eating out UAE's restaurants provide cuisine of every nationality possible ranging from typical Arabic, European and Indian food to Far Eastern and American. Only restaurants in hotels and leisure complexes are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.