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The
Desert
A wilderness of magnificent red dunes and stark mountains with pockets
of green oases. It's possible to meet the nomadic Bedu people
whose hospitality is famous, and also watch camel races at dawn.
Excursions in the desert
The Bedu villages and to the stunning white sand dunes at Awir,
where there is a national park. There are a number of ‘safari’
holidays available.
The East
Coast
This stretch of lush coastline makes a dramatic change from the
desert. The steep mountains, un-spoilt sandy bays and beaches, ancient
fortresses and date palm groves sloping down to the edge of the
Indian Ocean with its varied marine life. Snorkeling and scuba diving
are very popular. Many forms of water sports are available at the
hotels.
Excursions for the east
coast
The resorts of Dibba and Fujairah where there is a
museum, a Necropolis, an old fort and many small mountain villages.
The Northern Emirates
This region has made a dramatic transformation since the discovery
of natural gas in 1980. There has been a considerable amount of
expansion in the commercial sector. Sharjah is a place for
excellent shopping center. The new souk contains hundreds
of shops. Places to visit include an ancient fort and heritage museum.
Excursions for the northern
emirates
Ras al-Khaimah is an old seaport
with spectacular views over the coast and the Hajar Mountains.
Also visits to the Dhaid and Khatt oases, the latter
with mineral springs. Trips are available to the natural harbour
at Dibba and the beautiful Khor Kalba, one of the
most famous shell beaches in the world. There is
an archaeological site at Mileiha (in Sharjah itself) that
dates back to the fourth century BC where 80 million year old fossils
can be seen here. Other historical sites include Dur at Umm al-Qaiwain
where Hellenic ruins can be seen and date back to 210-100 BC. Also
the Drabhaniya ruins in Ras al-Khaimah and the Zaura
ruins in Ajman. Large resort areas are Khor Fakkan
with excellent beaches and water sports facilities and the Khalid
Lagoon an aquatic park with several islands and a miniature
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