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Burj Khalifa rising above the Dubai Fountain lake at dusk
The emirates

Seven emirates, and Al Ain

They sit within a few hours' drive of each other and feel like different countries. Here is what each is for.

Photo: Christian Raggini, CC0
The Abu Dhabi skyline at sunset from the Corniche promenade
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Abu Dhabi

Museums on the water, festival season at Al Wathba and the largest desert in the Gulf.

Burj Khalifa rising above the Dubai Fountain lake at dusk
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Dubai

The towers, the old Creek, seasonal parks and the mountains at Hatta.

The Central Souk (Blue Souk) in Sharjah lit up at night
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Sharjah

The cultural capital: forts, museums, a book fair and a safari park.

The limestone flank of Jebel Hafeet above Al Ain with the switchback road below
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Al Ain

The Garden City: UNESCO oases, forts and a mountain road.

The summit of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah
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Ras Al Khaimah

The highest peak in the UAE, a hilltop fort and the longest zipline in the world.

The Gulf of Oman coast at Fujairah
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Fujairah

The east coast: mountains meeting the Gulf of Oman, with the oldest mosque in the UAE.

Dubai Marina towers reflected in the water at night
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Ajman

The smallest emirate: a fort-museum, dhow yards and a quiet corniche.

Mangroves at Ras Al Khaimah
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Umm Al Quwain

The least developed emirate: mangroves, flamingos and an old fort.