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UAE Travel Attraction
Attraction: Dubai City , Dubai Museum , Heritage & Diving Village , Hatta Village , Al Ahmadiya School , Sheik Saeed House , Jumeriah Mosque , Dubai Zoo , Sports , Archaeological Sites
The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. Timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. A dynamic international business center and a laid-back tourist escape; a city where the sophistication of the 21st century walks hand in hand with simplicity. Tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls. Dubai its unique flavor and personality; a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle, yet with a culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia.
Dubai City
Dubai Museum
Heritage & Diving Village
Hatta Village
Located among the Hajjar mountains and overlooking a fertile oasis, this 16th century Hatta village has Been carefully restored to provide a fine example of village architecture 400 years ago. Consisting of a mosque, a fort, two watchtowers and some 20 houses constructed of stone, mud, reeds and palm tree trunks, the village is dominated by the imposing Hatta Fort which protected the inhabitants against invasion.
Al Ahmadiya School
Sheik Saeed House
Typical of late nineteenth century Arabian architecture, Sheikh Saeed's House, which dates from 1896 is a fine example of Islamic art and building design. The official residence of ruler of Dubai. Dating back to 1896, this imposing building was once the seat of local government, the nucleus for political and social organizations. Vaulted, high beamed ceilings, arched doorways, sculpted windows overhangs and exquisite trellis screens, which were fashionable in the late 1800s, characterise this historic two storey building. The ambitious restoration project, begun in 1986. On the ground floor, a large meeting room (majlis), spacious living rooms, storerooms and kitchen open onto a central courtyard that was shielded frin the hot desert winds by high perimeter walls. The upper floor, with its many bedrooms and balconies which overlook the Creek, provide a spectacular view of the city's skyline. The facade of the house is dominated by what is, perhaps, the world's earliest form of air conditioning - four elegant windtowers (Barjeel) that were the traditional means of cooling the interior during the sultry months of summer. Won a coveted award from the Arab Cities Organization for the conservation of heritage buildings. Today, fully restored to its former glory, the building houses an impressive exhibition of photographs, paintings, lithographs and art objects that vividly portray the early development of the emirate. For those with interests in Arabian history, culture, and architecture, Sheikh Saeed's House is well worth a visit.
Jumeirah Mosque
Is a spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture. Built of stone in medieval Fatimid style, the mosque is particularly attractive at night when subtle lighting throws its artistry into sharp relief.Dubai Zoo
Sports
Among the many traditional pastimes still practiced, is the sport of falconry, a unique partnership between man and bird. The ancient sport of camel racing also attracts sizeable following and substan- tial purposes for the champions. Throughout history, the Arab has maintained a great love of horses. This tradition lives on in the rapid growth and development of horse racing in Dubai, and visitors are welcome to attend race meetings that take place throughout the cooler months.
Archaeological Sites
There are four main excavation site in Dubai, at Al Qusais, Al Sufooh, Jumeirah and Hatta. The first two are graveyards dating back more than 2,000 years. The Jumeirah site reveals artifacts from the 7th to 15th centuries AD. These sites are not yet open to the public. However tourist or tour operators may obtain a special permit from Dubai Museum to visit the digs.

