20 Attractions to Explore Near Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Dubai Spice Souk or “old souk” is known for its good quality and variety of herbs, spices, and flavors. Visitors can find unique products such as traditional UAE clothing, Arabian rugs and lanterns, and dried fruits as well. The souk consists of several narrow lanes lined with open and closed-roof stores.

It is a neighborhood in the historical center of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates that was built in the 1830s and was the home of the ruler of Dubai- H.H. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum. The area opened to the public as a museum, and the most important landmark is the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum's House.

The Etihad Museum is a museum in Dubai that collects, preserves, and shows the heritage of the United Arab Emirates within the areas of social, political, social, logical, and military history. The formation of the United Arab Emirates as a country took place within the area that forms the museum today.

It is a world of colorful glowing garden creating a gorgeous atmosphere in the evening. Located in Zabeel Park gates 6 and 7, it is the largest glowing garden, made of millions LED lights and recycled luminous fabric.

A twin tower commercial building with a space for urban walk and beautifully lit spaces. The walk comes with great views of Dubai skyline, highly recommend for a late evening stroll.

The saltwater estuary is the initial location where the Bani Yas tribe settled, and its waters were crucial for what utilized to be Dubai's fundamental shapes of economy: pearl jumping and angling. Nowadays, the area is flooded with the history of the emirate, as it's right near to the Dubai Exhibition hall as well as the overly complex back roads of the gold, zest and material souks.

Located within the Dubai Mall, the 10-million liter Dubai Aquarium tank, which is the biggest aquarium in the world, allows you to get up close and personal with more than 33,000 aquatic creatures.

With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft) and a roof height (excluding antenna) of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since 2009.

World's largest choreographed fountain system. Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 50 colored projectors, it is 275 m (902 ft) long and shoots water up to 500 ft (152.4 m) into the air accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.

Sharjah Aquarium is an educational aquarium. It hosts around 150 species of sea life, including reef sharks and sea rays. It is spread over 2 floors with 20 separate tanks.

An urban walk adjacent tot Dubai Canal- a manmade water canal opened on 9 November 2016. The canal side-walk comprises of shopping centers, hotels, eateries, lodging, walkways, and cycleways.

Al-Qasba Canal is a unique waterfront in Sharjah, with lots of activities such as renting boats and go-cart, and plenty of cafes and restaurants edging the canal.

Al Majaz Waterfront is the first place of its kind in the area, located in the heart of the city of Sharjah, Al Majaz Waterfront hosts different concerts, events, and festivals, it also has other attractions like the magnificent musical fountain, mini-golf, a children's playground, and good amount of restaurants and cafes.

Al Noor Mosque is in Sharjah, located on the Khaled lagoon at the Buhaira Corniche. Built on the classical Ottoman style, this mosque is open to the public, including non-Muslims who can visit it and take a tour.

The Sharjah Art Foundation is a cultural foundation in the heritage & art area, Al Muriejah Square, it has exhibitions that feature the work of Arab and International artist, also has an appealing list of programs for the young and adults art lovers.

Almahatta fort is in the center of Sharjah, built in 1932 as an airport which was the first in the region and then in 2,000 turned into a museum. It showcases the history of flight in the UAE and the region.

Sharjah Fort "Al Hisn" is located on a plaza at the corner of the Heritage District. The fort was originally constructed in 1820 and has served as both a protective facility for the town and as the conventional home of the administering family of Sharjah.

Sharjah Art Museum is considered as one of the largest museums in the UAE, located in corniche street. There are 72 galleries spread over three floors, with a focus on works by Arab craftsmen from all through the Arab world.

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a great place to dive into the profound roots of Arab and Islamic culture. Several logical and religious compositions, as well as a collection of Islamic expressions and create work dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries are on display.

Art gallery that represents contemporary Middle Eastern artists locally, regionally and internationally. The gallery also hosts non-profit, alternative programs to increase interest and dialogue in the region.