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What is United Arab Emirates known for?

United Arab Emirates

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United Arab Emirates
- United Arab Emirates, federation of seven emirates along the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
United Arab Emirates has so much to offer, here are some of the things United Arab Emirates is known for.
- Dubai: Soaring to the Burj Khalifa's tip before getting your glitz on with cocktails at the iconic Burj Al Arab.
- Abu Dhabi: Gazing at the marble magnificence of Sheikh Zayed Mosque, then at the collection under the Louvre Abu Dhabi's silver dome.
- Liwa Oasis: Soaking up the Empty Quarter's rippling orange-hued dune beauty.
- Sharjah: Delving into art and heritage museums.
- Dibba: Hiking to abandoned ridgetop villages while exploring the barren mountains.
- Jebel Jais: Throwing yourself off the mountain on the world's longest zip line.
- Hatta: Kayaking on Hatta Dam, then hitting the mountain-bike trails.
- Sir Bani Yas Island: Spotting Arabian oryx on a safari.
- Al Ain: Losing your way amid the labyrinth date-palm oasis.
- Mleiha Archaeological Site: Discovering this country's epic history – no, it didn't begin with the oil boom.
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