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Heritage
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Location:
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Bur
Dubai, near Diwan and Al Fahidi
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Visiting
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Admission:
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Free
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Description:
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One
of the oldest Heritage sites in UAE, featuring
traditional flat roofed buildings with wind towers
(one of the earliest form of air coolers), built
to catch the slightest of breezes and direct them
down to the rooms.
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| Heritage
& Diving Village |
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Location:
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Al
Shindagha , opp. Shindagha Tunnel
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Visiting
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Tel:
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9714-3937151
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Fax:
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9714-3937690
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Email:
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info@dubaitourism.co.ae
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Website:
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Admission:
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Free
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Description:
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Showcases
handicrafts, traditional food, souvenir and gift
shop, and also includes submarine trips, scuba
diving, horse and camel riding, traditional games
and local bands on weekend, dhow cruises, pottery,
traditional medicine centre, traditional competitions,
Bedouin village and city village.
The site is being renovated by the municipality
to give it a touch of the past glory. The site
will also have windtower houses, modern promenades,
cafes and souks.
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| Fujairah
Heritage Village |
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Location:
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Near
Fujairah Fort, Fujairah
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Visiting
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7
am - 1: 30 pm |
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Admission:
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Adult:
Dhs 2
Children: Dhs 1
Note: Dhs 5 for using the pool
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Description:
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The
Fujairah heritage village opened to public in
1996 and describes life in U.A.E before the oil
boom. The village is 6000 square metres in area
and houses traditional homes, fishing boats, dhows
all of which have been constructed in palm leaves
(barasti) and as well as clay, stone, bronze implements
and pots, hunting and agricultural tools.
The heritage village is situated close to the
Al Ain Madhab Gardens which is located on the
foothills of Hajar mountains. The major attraction
of the village is its pool which is fed with warm
sulphur and spring water. There is also an outdoor
theatre which comes alive with folklore dances
and traditional singing, mostly during festivals.
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Location:
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In
hatta town, on the road to hatta pools
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Description:
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The
Hatta heritage village is constructed around an
old settlement and is a recreation of a traditional
moutain village set in an oasis. The village helps
you discover the old world charm of barasti (palm
leaves) and mud houses. There's a large central
fort and tower which overlooks the village. Other
added attractions are falaj , an oasis and vegetated
seating areas where you can cool your heels.
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Location:
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Kalba,
near Fujairah, East Coast
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Visiting
Hours:
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Daily:
9 am-1 pm and 5 pm -9 pm
Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday pm- Only for ladies and children
Note: Closed on Monday |
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Tel:
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09-2777689
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Admission:
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Free
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Description:
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The
Al Hisn fort is located near the house of Sheikh
Sayed Al Qassimi. The fort has a museum which
showcases weapons from different era.
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Location:
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Bank
Street, Sharjah
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Visiting
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Daily:
9 am - 1 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Note; Closed on Monday |
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Tel:
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06-5375500
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Admission:
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Free
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Description:
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The
Al Hisn Heritage museum was originally the house
of Sharjah's ruling family, the Al Qassimi.
The museum is located inside the 2 storeyed
fort built in 1820. It has range of artifacts
and rare photographs of sharjah's. Also there
is an introductory video footage on Sharjah
screened in the museum. The structure is built
in traditional courtyard style with 3 towers
on the surrounding walls and now has modern
buildings in its neighbourhood.
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| Sharjah
Archaelogical Museum |
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Location:
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Near
cultural roundabout, Sharjah
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Visiting
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Daily:
9 am -1 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Note: Closed on Sunday. wednesday pm : for ladies
and children only. |
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Tel:
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06-5366466
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Admission:
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Free
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Description:
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This
modern museum boasts of displaying rare artifacts
and antiques from this part of the world.
The museum is linked to a conference centre
and has detailed information about all artifacts
displayed in there. It also serves as a educational
venue for local schoolchildren. Films
provide
you guidance on all displayed items. There
is also dedicated area for displaying artifacts
discovered from escavations sites in U. A.
E.
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Location:
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Near
Bank Street , Sharjah
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Visiting
Hours:
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Daily:
9 am -1 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 4 :30 pm - 8:30 pm
Note: Closed on Sunday. wednesday pm : for
ladies and children only. |
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Tel:
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06-5511222
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Admission:
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Free
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Description:
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The
Art museum houses the painting & map
collection of the ruler, His Highness Dr.
Sultan. The displayalso includes oil paintings
of oriental artists, and depiction of british
invasion in U.A.E. The other exhibits in
the 72 galleries change frequently, often
with exhibitions by local artistes and students.
The museum also holds art lectures and culturtal
activities. The facilities provided here
include a reference library, bookshop and
a coffee shop.
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Location:
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Near
Bazaar, Al Boorj Avenue, Sharjah
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Visiting
Hours:
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Daily:
9 am -1 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 4 :30 pm - 8:30 pm
Note: Closed on Sunday. wednesday pm : for
ladies and children only. |
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Tel:
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06-5511222
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Admission:
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Free
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Description:
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The
Arts Plaza wears a new look after the
restoration. In addition to the Arts museum,
there is an arts centre, arts cafe, arts
library, and a studio for disabled artists.
Baid Obeid Al Shamsi is a large house
meant for visitors to amble around, and
also there are studios and exhibitions
around where you can buy art works or
wander around admiring art stuff of your
choice.
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