5 Must-see architectural wonders in the Emirates

The UAE is home to some of the most marvelous human creations in the world, including the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, the artificial Palm Islands, the Kayan Tower and lots of more. The architecture of this Eastern country cannot be confused with any other. Emirates is famous not only for its modern architecture, but also for its historical monuments, which have been preserved since ancient times. There are indeed numerous architectural marvels, including the tallest hotel, the tallest building, and the largest shopping mall in the world. So let’s take a closer look at all these magnificent works of architecture that can be added to the list of the world’s wonders.

 

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It is quite difficult to manage to see all the beautiful sites at once, so you need to carefully plan the route beforehand. In such cases, the best choice is to choose a car to rent, since it is safe and convenient. Automobile companies offer a huge variety of vehicles for hiring, from capacious off-road vehicles to convertibles. You may select and rent a car you like in advance by visiting https://renty.ae/brands/mercedes and stay mobile during the trip to the Emirates, exploring the country on your own in the best automobile.

 

1. Palm Jumeirah

An archipelago of these artificial islands is located in the Persian Gulf, not far from the coast of the United Arab Emirates. These artificial islands, by their outlines, resemble sprawling palm trees. Such a shape makes the islands not only unique, but also increases the territory of the beach property by more than half a thousand kilometers. The three islands are named Palm Deira, Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali. Nowadays, the island has the best luxury hotels, amusement parks, private homes and yacht marinas, by the way everything is open to the public.In addition, Palma Jumeirah is home to one of the most luxurious hotels in the Emirate, Atlantis, whose architecture attracts tourists every year.

 

2. The Mosque of Sheikh Zayd

The Mosque of Sheikh Zayd is the main attraction of Abu Dhabi. This mosque is one of the five largest mosques in the world. It was built by the inhabitants of Abu Dhabi as a sign of their boundless gratitude to Allah for the prosperity of the country. During the construction and decoration of the mosque only the most expensive materials were used such as white Italian marble, gold, semi-precious stones, precious crystal brought from all over the world. The eighty columns are each encrusted with precious stones and mother-of-pearl, which makes the mosque a true wonder of the country.

 

3 Burj Khalifa

We couldn’t help but mention the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, considered the tallest building in the world since 2008. It stands at 828 meters tall, with the antennas adding an extra 1.5 meters. The design was inspired by the Great Mosque of Samarra and features a number of other Islamic architectural elements. On the top floors of the skyscraper there is a restaurant as well as an observation deck overlooking Dubai’s famous signing fountains.

 

4. Khorfakkan Amphitheater

Just a year ago, another stunningly beautiful building emerged in the UAE – the Khorfakkan Amphitheater. This building is located at the foot of Al Syed Mountain next to the city beach. The construction covers an area of more than 1500 square meters, with a perfect acoustic system for holding public events. The semi-circular structure with an imposing stone facade consists of 295 columns and is located on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Oman and the pristine nature of the East Coast.

 

5. Al Jahili Fortress

Al Jahili Fortress is one of the most important historical architectural landmarks of the UAE. It is situated in the center of the city of Al Ain amidst a well-kept and green park. This large fortress was erected as early as 1898, and was a mighty military fortification which protected the city and its valuable palm groves, and served as a refuge for the local people during violent tribal struggles.

The next time you decide to visit the UAE, do not forget to mark on the map places that have not yet been and check for new attractions, since every year their number is increasing.

 

 

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