30 bucket list things to do in the UAE - in pictures


  • Burj Khalifa attracts millions of visitors every year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Burj Khalifa attracts millions of visitors every year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • See the city from a different angle with a skydiving experience. Photo: Skydive Dubai
    See the city from a different angle with a skydiving experience. Photo: Skydive Dubai
  • With its golden exterior, lofty arches and fountain-lined walkways, Emirates Palace is a sight to behold. Photo: Emirates Palace Mandarin Orietal
    With its golden exterior, lofty arches and fountain-lined walkways, Emirates Palace is a sight to behold. Photo: Emirates Palace Mandarin Orietal
  • Afternoon tea at Burj Al Arab's Sahn Eddar. Photo: @burjalarab / Instagram
    Afternoon tea at Burj Al Arab's Sahn Eddar. Photo: @burjalarab / Instagram
  • Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Najd Al Maqsar in Khorfakkan, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Najd Al Maqsar in Khorfakkan, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Abu Dhabi’s working presidential palace invites visitors to discover the rich legacy of the UAE. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Abu Dhabi’s working presidential palace invites visitors to discover the rich legacy of the UAE. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • ATV enthusiasts challenge the Mureeb Dunes at the Liwa International Festival 2020. Victor Besa / The National
    ATV enthusiasts challenge the Mureeb Dunes at the Liwa International Festival 2020. Victor Besa / The National
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi is the sister museum of the Parisian landmark. Victor Besa / The National
    Louvre Abu Dhabi is the sister museum of the Parisian landmark. Victor Besa / The National
  • Sharjah's House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sharjah's House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Abu Dhabi’s recently revamped Mina Zayed Fish Market sits alongside the original in Mina Zayed. Victor Besa / The National
    Abu Dhabi’s recently revamped Mina Zayed Fish Market sits alongside the original in Mina Zayed. Victor Besa / The National
  • Aish wa laham, prepared by chef Khulood Atiq, as part of the Emirati Cuisine Programme. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi
    Aish wa laham, prepared by chef Khulood Atiq, as part of the Emirati Cuisine Programme. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi
  • Sebastian Vettel at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National
    Sebastian Vettel at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National
  • A camel race at Al Marmoon race track in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A camel race at Al Marmoon race track in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Dubai Opera. Nadezda Murmakova / Alamy Stock Photo
    The Dubai Opera. Nadezda Murmakova / Alamy Stock Photo
  • The Mohammed Bin Rashed Library in Al Jaddaf, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Mohammed Bin Rashed Library in Al Jaddaf, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Zip lining in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Zip lining in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Swimming with sharks at The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi. Photo: The National Aquarium
    Swimming with sharks at The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi. Photo: The National Aquarium
  • Inside view of Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
    Inside view of Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Abras tied to the dock in Dubai Creek, Deira. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Abras tied to the dock in Dubai Creek, Deira. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The suoq in Deira. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The suoq in Deira. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Duck Cafreal from Tresind Studio, Dubai, created by Chef Himanshu Saini. Photo: Tresind Studio
    Duck Cafreal from Tresind Studio, Dubai, created by Chef Himanshu Saini. Photo: Tresind Studio
  • The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Dubai's Kite Beach. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Dubai's Kite Beach. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Global Village opens every winter in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Global Village opens every winter in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Jumeirah Grand Mosque in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Jumeirah Grand Mosque in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The interior of Dubai's Museum of the Future. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The interior of Dubai's Museum of the Future. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A grill station at Saffron at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. Photo: Atlantis, The Palm
    A grill station at Saffron at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. Photo: Atlantis, The Palm
  • The Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Storm Coaster in Dubai Hills is the fastest indoor roller coaster in the world. Photo: Emaar
    The Storm Coaster in Dubai Hills is the fastest indoor roller coaster in the world. Photo: Emaar