Shane Krider shares ideas about what to see, hear, and do in the United Arab Emirates.

1. THINGS TO SEE HEAR AND DO
in the United Arab Emirates
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2. THE UAE
The United Arab Emirates is one of the world’s most
incredible travel destinations. The country offers a
multitude of things to see, do, and hear. The
attractions range from a spectacular mosque to an
elaborate display of gold and precious stones.
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3. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the most
impressive sights that the UAE has to offer. This massive
place of worship cost $545 million to construct, and has the
capacity to hold 40,000 worshippers. The building also holds
the world’s largest carpet. It weighs 35 tons and covers 60,000
square feet! The structure was named for the country’s first
president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was
buried there in 2004.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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4. PROJECTDELIVERY
The United Arab Emirates offers many sounds;
the roaring of traffic, the clatter of goods at
market, and the call to prayer multiple times per
day. If you’re interested in hearing a natural
sound from a unique phenomenon, you’ll need
to travel to the south of the country to hear the
“singing” sand dunes. The sound, which reminds
visitors of a low-flying plane’s engine, is caused
by vibrations from when the particles of sand fall
on top of each other.
Singing Sand Dunes
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5. Dubai, the capital of the UAE, tends to conjure
up images of luxury, so it should come as no
surprise that the city is home to one of the
world’s largest gold markets. The Dubai Gold
Souk is a dazzling open-air market where
vendors sell gold, diamonds, and other precious
jewels. Even if the wares are a little out of your
price range, you’ll need to go just for the
experience and sightseeing.
Dubai Gold Souk
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6. Masdar City
Another great option is to visit Masdar City, what was supposed to
be the world’s first carbon free city. After realizing that climate
change is one of the future’s greatest threats, a UAE company
named Masdar planned to create the first city that is 100% green.
They developed technology to turn the hot desert sky air into cool
air at the ground level. Unfortunately, the city was never finished
due to the financial crisis of the 2000s. Today it’s a ghost city.
Although the mission was a failure, it’s certainly still a unique
destination to visit in the UAE.
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7. PROJECTDELIVERY
The UAE has much to offer. Whether you want
to explore the main cities, visit the singing sand
dunes, or stroll the empty streets of what was
going to be the world’s first 100% green city,
you’re sure to enjoy a trip to the United Arab
Emirates.
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