Top 10 Hidden Destinations Of UAE

TOP HIDDEN DESTINATIONS OF UAE

1). Abandoned Russian Airplanes
Located 30km south of Ras Al Khaimah. If you are heading to Ras Al Khaimah, use the E11 road Etihad road, and you won't miss the sight

2). Al-Qassimi Palace (Haunted Palace)
This palace is located in Ras Al-Khaimah along Sheikh Rashid Bin-Said road. Al-Qassimi palace is currently a hotel that reportedly cost AED 500 million to build. The 31-year-old hotel receives a few visitors occasionally; people are simply eager to know if the palace is really “haunted” or not!

3).The Buried Village
You’ll need a 4×4 to visit this village. Located in Sharjah Al-Madam road, the village is home to villas that are basically submerged under the sand. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes as you’ll need to climb a bit to discover the place.

4). Jebel Dhanna
Located in northern Abu Dhabi, around the coastal region, there are mountains and a beautiful sea of cliffs that are home to amazing rock formations. Through these sites ran an ancient river that dried out and left certain stone formations. It’s actually enthralling to be walking around ancient rocks that have been around longer than the UAE itself!

5). Big Red
Big Red is located just outside of Dubai, on Hatta road. It’s this magnificent open desert that beautifully juxtaposes the city life! You’ll be able to notice that the further you drive away from the city the deeper the color red gets till you hit the Big Red. It’s this popular site for bashing dunes, a beautiful desert away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

6). Fossil Rock
You’ll definitely have an unforgettable and surreal experience at the Fossil Rock. In order for you to get there, you’ll need to drive down the Dubai Hatta road through Al-Awir. Once you arrive, take a moment and try to enjoy sitting around fossils that are over millions of years old.

7). Al-Qudra Oasis
It’s one of Dubai’s top hidden gems! It’s only 50 minutes away from downtown. The few manmade lakes which compose the oasis is with no doubt the perfect picnic spot for a quiet day. And the most exciting part about the oasis is the dozens of birds; flamingos and swans that live in the Qudra oasis, it’s literally the most exciting thing to see there.

8). Wadi Ghalilah
Known as the “Stairway to Heaven”, Wadi Ghalilah is located in the very north of the UAE, in the middle of the mountains, and is the perfect place to go mountain climbing and hiking.

9). Umm al Quwain Wetlands
The best way to explore these wetlands in the UAE’s smallest emirate is to grab a boat or kayak, and navigate the quiet mangroves and water channels to explore this beautiful and thriving lagoon that has survived despite the surrounding areas of the Arabian Peninsula turning into sandy rock.

10). Sir Bani Yas Island
Sir Bani Yas is the perfect getaway to truly feel like you’ve traveled to another world. The enormous and highly popular wildlife park–with giraffes, cheetahs, and gazelles–is only overshadowed by the island’s beautiful thriving coastline and towering salt dome hills in the island’s center.