UAE historic sites - in pictures

  • Saruq Al Hadid in Dubai has been named as an Islamic world heritage site. Photo: Dr Diana Francis
    Saruq Al Hadid in Dubai has been named as an Islamic world heritage site. Photo: Dr Diana Francis
  • The towers and forts of Khor Fakkan are among four archaeological sites in Sharjah that have been added to the Islamic World Heritage List. Photo: Wam
    The towers and forts of Khor Fakkan are among four archaeological sites in Sharjah that have been added to the Islamic World Heritage List. Photo: Wam
  • An ancient mosque in the Nawha area, which has also been listed by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Icesco). Leslie Pableo for The National
    An ancient mosque in the Nawha area, which has also been listed by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Icesco). Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Jebel Buhais in Al Faya. The Faya palaeolandscape was also named a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Jebel Buhais in Al Faya. The Faya palaeolandscape was also named a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Hikers enjoy the striking views in Wadi Al Helo, the site of Bronze Age copper mines. Photo: Supplied
    Hikers enjoy the striking views in Wadi Al Helo, the site of Bronze Age copper mines. Photo: Supplied
  • A guard tower in Khor Fakkan. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
    A guard tower in Khor Fakkan. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National