The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a state on the Arabian Peninsula along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, consisting of seven emirates. The capital of the country Abu Dhabi, located on the coastal island, is famous for the Sheikh Zayd Great Mosque, which holds more than 40 thousand believers and is illuminated by crystal chandeliers. In Dubai, tourists are attracted by the world's tallest skyscraper Burj Khalifa, huge shopping centers and entertainment facilities in an original style.
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates, which is famous for its luxury shops, cutting-edge architecture, restaurants and nightclubs. The silhouette of the city is formed by countless skyscrapers, including the Burj Khalifa with a height of 830 meters. At its base is located a musical fountain "Dubai", illuminated by searchlights. On an artificial island near the coast is the resort Atlantis The Palm with a water park and a park of marine animals.
El Fujairah
El Fujairah is the eastern emirate of the UAE on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. It is famous for its beaches and the Hajjar mountain range, which occupies most of the region. In the south of the emirate is the eponymous city, where you can see the huge mosque of Sheikh Zayd with white minarets. Above the city rises the fort El Fujaira - a reconstructed fortress of the XVII century with round and square towers.
Sharjah
Sharjah is a city in the United Arab Emirates, located in the Persian Gulf. Compared with its southern neighbor, Dubai, Sharjah is considered a more conservative place and cultural capital of the country. The old part of Sharjah is on the shore of the strait, where once the first settlement arose. Here you can see restored historical architecture and visit museums devoted to the customs of the Emirates. In the historical center is the fort Al-Hisn, which in the XIX century served as the residence of the rulers and subsequently became a museum of local history.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), located on a coastal island in the bay of the Persian Gulf. The city is a major center of business and oil exports. Many modern skyscrapers and giant shopping centers are built in the city, including Abu Dhabi and Marina. The great Sheikh Zayd Mosque, which holds 41 thousand worshipers, is famous for its white marble domes, a huge Persian carpet and crystal chandeliers.
