Regions of United Arab Emirates
Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta) — Best in Nov–Mar (Sunny 24–28°C Winter) · Gateway: Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3) & Al Maktoum (DWC)
Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta) (إمارة دبي) is famed for Burj Khalifa (828m), Museum of the Future, Al Fahidi Historic District & AED 1 Creek Abra, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina & Hatta Mountain Dam. Signature regional specialties include Emirati Machboos, Al Harees, Luqaimat Date-Syrup Dumplings, Karak Chai & Lebanese Shawarma. Primary transit hub: Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3) & Al Maktoum (DWC).
Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island & Yas Island — Best in Nov–Apr · Gateway: Zayed International Airport (AUH) & Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island & Yas Island (إمارة أبوظبي) is famed for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace, Abrahamic Family House & Yas Island Theme Parks. Signature regional specialties include Lamb Madfoon, Camel Burger, Khuzi (Spiced Roast Lamb on Rice) & Arabic Gahwa Coffee with Khalas Dates. Primary transit hub: Zayed International Airport (AUH) & Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.
Sharjah (UNESCO Cultural Capital) & Ajman — Best in Nov–Apr · Gateway: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) & Al Jubail Bus/Ferry Station
Sharjah (UNESCO Cultural Capital) & Ajman (الشارقة وعجمان) is famed for Museum of Islamic Civilization, Heart of Sharjah Heritage Area, Rain Room, Al Noor Island Butterfly House & Mleiha Desert Fossils. Signature regional specialties include Regag Crisp Flatbread with Egg & Cheese, Balaleet Sweet Saffron Vermicelli & Fresh Grilled Hammour. Primary transit hub: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) & Al Jubail Bus/Ferry Station.
Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais (1,934m) — Best in Oct–Apr (10°C Cooler on Jebel Jais) · Gateway: Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT, 60 min north of DXB)
Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais (1,934m) (رأس الخيمة وجبل جيس) is famed for Jebel Jais (UAE's Highest Peak, 1,934m), Jais Flight World's Longest Zipline, Suwaidi Pearl Farm (Al Rams) & Dhayah Mud-Brick Fort. Signature regional specialties include Chami Cheese, Mountain Honey Bread (Khameer) & Persian Gulf Grilled Prawns. Primary transit hub: Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT, 60 min north of DXB).
Al Ain UNESCO Oasis & Jebel Hafeet — Best in Nov–Apr · Gateway: Al Ain Bus Station (2 hrs from Dubai Al Ghubaiba / Abu Dhabi)
Al Ain UNESCO Oasis & Jebel Hafeet (العين (الواحة)) is famed for Al Ain UNESCO Oasis (147,000 Date Palms & Falaj Irrigation), Al Jahili Fort, Qasr Al Muwaiji & Jebel Hafeet Mountain Switchbacks (1,249m). Signature regional specialties include Traditional Oasis Tannour Slow-Cooked Goat & Fresh Khalas/Fardh Dates. Primary transit hub: Al Ain Bus Station (2 hrs from Dubai Al Ghubaiba / Abu Dhabi).
Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Gulf of Oman Coral Coast — Best in Oct–May (Year-Round Scuba & Snorkeling) · Gateway: Fujairah City & Snoopy Island (Al Aqah, 90 min east of Dubai)
Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Gulf of Oman Coral Coast (الفجيرة وخورفكان) is famed for Al Bidyah Mosque (Oldest in UAE, 1446), Snoopy Island Turtle & Reef Shark Snorkeling, Fujairah Fort & Khorfakkan Waterfall/Dam. Signature regional specialties include East Coast Charcoal-Grilled Kingfish (Kanaad), Madrooba & Masala Chai. Primary transit hub: Fujairah City & Snoopy Island (Al Aqah, 90 min east of Dubai).