<strong>Spectacular skyline: </strong>Dubai's skyscrapers light up the city at night.
Spectacular skyline: Dubai's skyscrapers light up the city at night.
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<strong>Beyond shopping: </strong>The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai boasts an indoor ski park for those times when you need a break from the desert.
Beyond shopping: The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai boasts an indoor ski park for those times when you need a break from the desert.
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<strong>Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo: </strong>There are more than 33,000 sea animals in the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, which is one of Dubai's top tourist attractions.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo: There are more than 33,000 sea animals in the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, which is one of Dubai's top tourist attractions.
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<strong>Fine dining: </strong>The UAE's rising food scene is yet another reason to visit. Al Muntaha Restaurant in Dubai is a fine dining establishment with an incredible view.
Fine dining: The UAE's rising food scene is yet another reason to visit. Al Muntaha Restaurant in Dubai is a fine dining establishment with an incredible view.
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<strong>Religious landmarks: </strong>Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world.
Religious landmarks: Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world.
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<strong>Innovative architecture:</strong> Abu Dhabi's Capital Gate is the world's most leaning tower at 18 degrees to the west -- four times that of Italy's iconic leaning tower of Pisa.
Innovative architecture: Abu Dhabi's Capital Gate is the world's most leaning tower at 18 degrees to the west -- four times that of Italy's iconic leaning tower of Pisa.
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<strong>Arts:</strong> This work of art is the world's largest picture frame. Located in Zabeel Park in Dubai, the landmark allows visitors to view both sides of Dubai, the old and the new.
Arts: This work of art is the world's largest picture frame. Located in Zabeel Park in Dubai, the landmark allows visitors to view both sides of Dubai, the old and the new.
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<strong>Animals:</strong> It's unlikely that you'll leave the UAE without encountering one of country's beloved camels. A camel hospital recently opened in Dubai.
Animals: It's unlikely that you'll leave the UAE without encountering one of country's beloved camels. A camel hospital recently opened in Dubai.
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<strong>Luxury lodging: </strong>The Qasr Al Sarab hotel is nestled in the Empty Quarter -- the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world.
Luxury lodging: The Qasr Al Sarab hotel is nestled in the Empty Quarter -- the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world.
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<strong>Artistic arrivals:</strong> The first Louvre Museum outside of France opened last year in Abu Dhabi, and plans are underway for a Guggenheim Museum as well.
Artistic arrivals: The first Louvre Museum outside of France opened last year in Abu Dhabi, and plans are underway for a Guggenheim Museum as well.
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