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We all know that the UAE (especially Dubai) houses some of the most unique attractions in the world. It has the world-famous Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Ski Dubai, etc. where every attraction is a masterpiece in itself.
Today we are here to explore even more unique attractions in this country. We will give you a list of 8 unique places to visit in UAE, which is difficult to find elsewhere in the world. This will help you design a better itinerary for your trip to UAE!
1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world and can house 40,000 visitors at any point in time. The main prayer hall is a large space where more than 7000 people can pray at once. If we talk about the architecture, it is one-of-a-kind. You will see a mix of Mamluk, Ottoman, and Fatimid styles of architecture in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Do Not Miss!
- The lights falling on the exterior of the mosque are designed as per the color & phase of the moon; both remain in sync
- Hand-knotted carpet (largest in the world)
- 82 domes, 1000+ columns, 24-carat gold chandeliers
Ticket Price: Free Entry
Timing: Saturday – Thursday 9:00 am to 10 pm, Friday 4:30 pm to 10 pm
2. Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden is a large garden area with beautiful flower arrangements all across the garden area. You will be amazed to know that you can see more than 150 million flowers in this garden area. The intricate design and patterns in which colorful fresh flowers are woven are unique to this garden itself. You can easily get this Dubai attraction ticket online and do not miss checking this out because this is one in the list of 8 unique places to visit in UAE.
Do Not Miss!
- Heart-shaped flower arrangement
- A Peacock made of flowers
- Smurf’s Village
- 15-meter floral clock
- Emirates A380 floral structure
- Amphitheatre for live events
Ticket Price: AED 95
Timings: Monday – Friday: 9 am to 9 pm and Saturday – Sunday: 9 am to 11 pm
3. Global Village
Exploring Global Village is like traveling to 90 countries, all at once! This place features pavilions from several countries (you can enter inside these pavilions and shop from different makeshift shops inside these pavilions). Apart from pavilions, you can check out 4 different zones inside Global Village; food zone, shopping zone, carnival spot, and events & concert spots. You can spend your entire day in here and yet you will be yearning for some more of it. This is one of the most unique places to visit in Dubai.
Do Not Miss!
- Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! ®
- Mini World
Ticket Prices: AED 25
Timings: Saturday – Wednesday: 4:00 pm-12:00 and Thursday- Friday: 4:00 pm -1:00 am
4. Museum of Future
The Museum of Future nestles in a torus-shaped building and has poems inscribed on its windows. This place also acts as an incubator for innovative ideas and technology that might be useful in the future. There are 5 different rooms and each room has a different theme and name set to it. Book the attraction’s ticket online to secure an entry in your time slot. There is nothing like the Museum of Future which is why this finds a mention in the list of 8 unique places to visit in UAE.
Do Not Miss!
- 5th floor for space travel
- 4th floor for ecology & biodiversity
- 3rd floor for therapies
- 2nd floor for tomorrow’s innovations
- 1st floor for future heroes
Ticket Price: AED 149
Timings: Everyday 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
5. Legoland
Legoland is a theme park that is present in a handful of countries globally. There is a theme park and Water Park inside this Legoland Dubai Resort. You can spend an entire day in this theme park (even more if you have kids!) and you can also opt to stay in LEGOLAND® Hotel for the night.
Do not miss!
- Private cabanas are fun so be sure to opt for them while making bookings
- Factory area, Miniland, LEGO® City, Kingdoms, Imagination area, Adventure area
Ticket Price (online): AED 295 each for separate tickets & AED 355 for both
Timing: Everyday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
6. YAS Island
YAS Island is a 25 km² island in Abu Dhabi and is a whole world in itself. It has theme parks, events, and other leisure activities (like Yas Bay, Yas Marina, Yas Mall, The Fountains, and Yas Beach) inside of it. You can easily spend two days in fun & frolicking, on this island. You can fly to Abu Dhabi directly from any location and come directly to YAS Island. You will not find anything like YAS Island and it is one of the 8 unique places to visit in UAE.
Do not miss!
- Ferrari World
- Yas Waterworld Yas Island
- Warner Bros. World™
- Seaworld® Yas Island
Ticket Price: Different packages listed online
Timing: Different spots have different timings
7. Dubai Frame
Dubai Frame is an observatory center constructed in Zabeel Park in Dubai and is the largest frame constructed in any country to date. The dimensions of the building are 150.24m in height and 95.53m in width. The location of Dubai Frame is quite iconic; it stands right at the center of New Dubai and Old Dubai (acting more as a bridge between Dubai’s past and future!).
Do Not Miss!
- Climb to the top of the observatory and get the bird’s eye view of Dubai
Ticket Price: AED 50 during non-peak hours & AED 100 during peak hours (less for children)
Timings: Everyday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
8. AYA Universe
If you ever wonder what roaming around in space might look and feel like then you need not wonder anymore because in Dubai there is an attraction named AYA Universe which shows what the cosmos might be like. This is an imagination of what the cosmos might feel like. It is made in a 40,000 square feet area and the whole area is divided into 12 different rooms. Each room is powered by a hi-tech surround sound system, magical lights, and graphics, giving you a multi-sensory out of the world experience. Get attraction tickets online for AYA Universe at discounted rates. AYA Universe is definitely one of the 8 unique places to visit in UAE with family.
Do Not Miss!
- Futuristic space-themed area
- Interactive gaming area
- Virtual reality simulations
- Light & sound show at ‘Harmonia’
Ticket Price: AED 125
Timings: Everyday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
To Sum Up
UAE is uniquely beautiful and there is no doubt about it. It houses some of the most lavish, luxurious, and grand architectural marvels and the world comes to UAE to experience those marvels. You can definitely plan your trip to UAE because it will be an experience of a lifetime.
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