Must-visit locations in the UAE thread
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If you have anything to add to the list, DM me, I’ll add it and tag you!
(Will continuously update the thread)
ONLY UNCOMMON LOCATIONS

Al Madam Ghost City -
A peaceful tourist attraction with a mysterious past. Very simple design with half-buried houses on either sides and a mosque.
Location:
https://goo.gl/maps/1sKzamhVZLZUKzzn8

Salem Al Mutawa Mosque -
The mosque that can be seen on the AED 5 Banknote
Location:
Khor Fakkan
https://goo.gl/maps/mokDSvb4GVjLoFBf7

Shipwreck Ghost Ship
An abandoned ship sitting on the shore of a private beach in Umm Al Quwain. Can be reached by offroading for a few Kilometers!
Provided by @EbtisamAe_
Location:
Umm Al Quwain
https://goo.gl/maps/z3u1TVXvw4nhEK8e7

Exit 55 Desert
A mixture of roads and desert where some roads are covered with sand! Very beautiful and peaceful, some protected Deer can also be seen!
Dubai
https://goo.gl/maps/7KabKvyHT6AafGSs9

Dubai Butterfly Garden
As the name suggests, a garden full of REAL butterflies! Indoors and AC-conditioned
Al Barsha South 3
https://goo.gl/maps/KL3mCXKubS3EvnHFA

Wadi Shees
Peaceful, rocky, and add water to the equation!
Provided by @ILOVENAQBI
Emirate of - Sharjah
https://goo.gl/maps/L18KwemQVRPePuv46

Al Shuweihat Island -
Rocky beaches!
Photos by:
@unjailedmaryam @saf22858 @MrMan9or @3lix5
Location:
Abu Dhabi
https://goo.gl/maps/En4sEjmuNRDaDxu88

Wadi Naqab
Flowers, rocks, and mountain حمّاض
Go during winter! Suitable for picnics!
25°42'14.9"N 56°03'59.7"E
https://goo.gl/maps/Acg5aKY6jqvkmcb48

Bani Hashim Mosque
A classic mosque with a fabulous design!
Provided by @Nrnrowh
Location:
Al Maqta' - Abu Dhabi
https://goo.gl/maps/syw9S6BYnMiR3HwF7

Al Rafisah Dam
A waterbody surrounded by community facilities (including Kayaking)!
Provided by: @Nrnrowh
Location:
Sharjah
https://goo.gl/maps/mQu4JTE2JcTdQyWp9

Starbucks Al Seef
For #Starbucks fans, don’t miss out this unique branch! (The indoors area isn’t as pretty as the outdoors area) - Parking in the basement!
Location:
https://goo.gl/maps/ygGmoL5ik9c51cjR6

Abu Qrayn
For stargazing fans, you can see the milky way here with your naked eyes!
Before going, I highly recommend reading this thread by @casiowristwatch
https://twitter.com/casiowristwatch/status/1248120466730110981?s=21
Location:
Abu Dhabi
https://goo.gl/maps/KEDaVw2FfZL4RuX26 https://twitter.com/casiowristwatch/status/1248120466730110981

BEFORE WE CONTINUE THIS THREAD



When visiting any of the locations in this thread, kindly be responsible with your waste and leave the place *cleaner* than you found it.

Take nothing but photos and trash, leave nothing but tracks!

Chillout Ice Lounge
An “icy” cafe where chairs are made of ice and plenty of cool ice sculptures.
Reasonably priced and a good escape from Summer’s heat!
Location:
Times Square - Dubai
https://goo.gl/maps/RPY1ckSKDESKDG2T9