Discover UAE
A short distance from Abu Dhabi you can experience the diverse composition of the landscape and a rich Arabic culture still mainly untouched by western influence.
Hatta, a town 100km south east from Dubai is bordering Oman and set at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. Hatta is steeped in culture and tradition. Visit the Hatta Pools, deep canyons cut out of rock by rushing flood water; these pools are dry for most of the year. Enjoy the colorful road side stalls selling ceramic planters and garden features of all shapes and sizes, and don’t forget to barter.
We recommend you stay at the nearby Hatta Fort Hotel. www.jebelali-international.com
Visit the other Emirates:
Dubai (approx 1 hour by road from Abu Dhabi) – this is the second largest Emirate. Dubai in recent years has developed around tourism, finance and construction. It boasts several great resorts, some wonderful shopping malls and the Middle East first indoor ski slope. Dubai boasts an amazing array of restaurants and a very lively social scene.
Al Ain - Borders Oman has a variety of sights and attractions, Hili Archaeological Gardens, Al Ain Museum, Camel Mart and Al Ain Zoo.
Ajman - UAE’s smallest Emirate, boasts great beaches at end of Hajar Mountains and Dhow building centre’s ( Arabic boats) where the traditional art is still passed down from generation to generation.
Ras Al Kaimah – Most northerly of Emirates and probably the most scenic, boasts a mountainous back drop. In contrast to Dubai, it is quiet and relaxing. It has caught the construction bug from Dubai and many reasonably priced luxurious developments are now well under way.
East Coast - experience the golden sandy beaches set between the Arabian Gulf and the Hajar Mountains, enjoy a somewhat cooler climate to Dubai and enjoy the ancient forts and wind towers and the intriguing scenery that Dibba, Fujairah and Khor Fakkan has to offer.
Take a spectacular drive through the mountains via Wadi Bih to Dibba on the East Coast and also to Musandam Peninsula in Oman.