Dubai is the tallest building in the world, the 828-meter Burj Khalifa, and the singing fountains at the foot of the tower, and the world’s largest shopping center, a real shopping city – Dubai Mall, which houses not only shops, but also the famous Dubai Aquarium with a capacity of 10 million liters. Inside the aquarium there is a real coral reef and 33 thousand species of marine animals and fish.
Another attraction of the city is the Dubai Museum, located on the territory of an ancient fort of the 18th century. If you want to see how Arab sheikhs lived, visit the Sheikh Said Palace. And also – the Spice Market in the Deira area. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the real East, spices, aromas, the noise of the oriental bazaar. Do not forget – it is customary to bargain here!
The main attraction of Abu Dhabi is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. It can accommodate 40 thousand people at a time. And here is the largest carpet in the world. It weighs 47 tons! In addition, people of any faith are allowed into the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, not just Muslims. Do not miss the opportunity to see this man-made miracle with your own eyes! Another attraction of Abu Dhabi is the islands of Yas and Saadiyat. On Yas Island there is not only a yacht club, but also a theme park “Ferrari World”, where you can not only see racing cars, but also hear the roar of their engines, feel like a Formula 1 pilot, buy souvenirs and gifts. On Saadiyat Island there are the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim Museum and the Maritime Museum.
Doha is the capital of Qatar, appeared on the map in 1850. And from a small fort it gradually turned into a modern flourishing city with skyscrapers, office centers and mosques. Doha Tower is one of the main attractions of the capital, it is visible from almost everywhere. Another point of attraction was and remains the National Library, built by one of the leading architects of our time – Rem Kohas. It must be said that everyone who built modern buildings in Qatar tried to take into account not only the local flavor, but also traditions and cultural characteristics. That is why the modern Museum of Islamic Art fits perfectly into the city landscape. As well as the Corniche embankment, the Pearl Qatar district with different zones, one of which, for example, is built in the Venetian style with a copy of the Rialto Bridge! And, of course, what capital of an eastern country can do without a bazaar! In Doha, this is the Gold Souk, where gold is sold by weight!
Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, unlike other cities, it has been known since the 16th century. Due to its location, security and abundance of fresh water, it was one of the largest ports in the region. Forts Jalali and Mirani, built in the 16th century, have been preserved here. The third largest mosque in the world, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, is open to foreigners except Thursday and Friday. Other attractions include the Beit al-Zubayr Museum and the Royal Opera House of Muscat
Manama is the capital of Bahrain, located near the port of Khalifa ibn Salman, where our liner moors. Manama is an amazing place. Here, for example, is the Qal’at Al-Bahrain Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, there are beautiful mosques – from the modern Al-Fateh Mosque with a dome made of pure fiberglass to the Al-Khamiz Mosque, one of the oldest in the entire Muslim world – built in 642. The National Museum of Manama is one of the richest in the Persian Gulf. Manama is deep antiquity and vibrant modernity: in addition to museums and mosques, here is the Bahrain World Trade Center and the Bahrain International Circuit.