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Grouped by emirate. Showing up to top 50 per emirate. Last database update: 2026-06-16T15:52:47+02:00

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Abu Dhabi

3/50 listed

Waterfront #18

Al Qana

Khor Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi

Waterfront stroll in Khor Al Maqta, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #27

Yas Bay Waterfront

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Waterfront stroll in Yas Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #28

Yas Marina

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Waterfront stroll in Yas Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Dubai

5/50 listed

Waterfront #13

Bluewaters Island

JBR, Dubai

Waterfront stroll in JBR, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #15

Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Waterfront stroll in Palm Jumeirah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #16

Dubai Marina Walk

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Waterfront stroll in Dubai Marina, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #34

Dubai Creek Harbour

Ras Al Khor, Dubai

Waterfront stroll in Ras Al Khor, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #50

Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk

Business Bay, Dubai

Waterfront stroll in Business Bay, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Top places

Sharjah

3/50 listed

Waterfront #6

Al Majaz Waterfront

Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah

Waterfront stroll in Khalid Lagoon, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #33

Flag Island

Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah

Waterfront stroll in Khalid Lagoon, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #41

Sharjah Corniche

Sharjah City, Sharjah

Waterfront stroll in Sharjah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Ajman

7/50 listed

Waterfront #3

Ajman Corniche

Ajman City, Ajman

Waterfront stroll in Ajman City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #7

Marsa Ajman

Ajman Marina, Ajman

Waterfront stroll in Ajman Marina, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #26

Ajman Marina Walk

Ajman Marina, Ajman

Waterfront stroll in Ajman Marina, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #37

Ajman Creek

Ajman City, Ajman

Waterfront stroll in Ajman City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #38

Ajman Free Zone Marina

Ajman Creek, Ajman

Waterfront stroll in Ajman Creek, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #39

Al Zorah Pavilion

Al Zorah, Ajman

Waterfront stroll in Al Zorah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #48

Al Hamriya Viewpoint Ajman Side

Ajman Border, Ajman

Waterfront stroll in Ajman Border, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Top places

Fujairah

2/50 listed

Waterfront #10

Fujairah Corniche

Fujairah City, Fujairah

Waterfront stroll in Fujairah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #24

Fujairah International Marine Club

Fujairah City, Fujairah

Waterfront stroll in Fujairah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Top places

Ras Al Khaimah

9/50 listed

Waterfront #14

Al Marjan Island

Al Marjan, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Al Marjan, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #15

Al Hamra Village

Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Al Hamra, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #17

RAK Corniche

Ras Al Khaimah City, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Ras Al Khaimah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #34

Mina Al Arab

Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Mina Al Arab, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #35

Hayat Island

Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Mina Al Arab, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

ras al khaimah waterfront mina al arab hayat island

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Waterfront #37

Rams Corniche

Al Rams, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Al Rams, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

ras al khaimah waterfront al rams corniche

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Waterfront #41

Qawasim Corniche

Ras Al Khaimah City, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Ras Al Khaimah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

ras al khaimah waterfront ras al khaimah city qawasim corniche

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Waterfront #46

Al Hamra Marina

Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Al Hamra, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #47

Al Marjan Island Boardwalk

Al Marjan, Ras Al Khaimah

Waterfront stroll in Al Marjan, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

ras al khaimah waterfront al marjan marjan island

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Top places

Umm Al Quwain

2/50 listed

Waterfront #15

UAQ Corniche

UAQ City, Umm Al Quwain

Waterfront stroll in UAQ City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Waterfront #39

UAQ Creek Viewpoint

UAQ Creek, Umm Al Quwain

Waterfront stroll in UAQ Creek, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Morning, sunset, or cool months
Duration: 1-3 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

umm al quwain waterfront uaq creek creek viewpoint

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Places are grouped by emirate and ranked from 1 to 50 inside each emirate. Use the filters to narrow by category, mood, or seasonal items.

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