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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

9/50 listed

Nature #11

Jubail Mangrove Park

Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Jubail Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #12

Mangrove National Park

Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Eastern Mangroves, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #13

Eastern Mangroves Promenade

Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Eastern Mangroves, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #14

Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve

Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Al Wathba, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #15

Al Wathba Wetland Reserve

Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Al Wathba, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #34

Al Ain Oasis

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Al Ain, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #35

Jebel Hafeet

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Al Ain, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #36

Green Mubazzarah

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Al Ain, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #43

Sir Bani Yas Island

Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi

Nature reset in Al Dhafra, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Dubai

5/50 listed

Nature #25

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Ras Al Khor, Dubai

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

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #27

Al Qudra Lakes

Al Marmoom, Dubai

Nature reset in Al Marmoom, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #28

Love Lakes Dubai

Al Qudra, Dubai

Nature reset in Al Qudra, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #30

Hatta Dam

Hatta, Dubai

Nature reset in Hatta, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #32

Mushrif Park

Mirdif, Dubai

Nature reset in Mirdif, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Top places

Sharjah

12/50 listed

Nature #5

Al Noor Island

Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah

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

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #13

Fossil Rock

Mleiha, Sharjah

Nature reset in Mleiha, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #14

Buhais Geology Park

Al Madam, Sharjah

Nature reset in Al Madam, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #15

Wasit Wetland Centre

Wasit, Sharjah

Nature reset in Wasit, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #16

Arabian Wildlife Centre

Al Dhaid Road, Sharjah

Nature reset in Al Dhaid Road, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #17

Sharjah Safari

Al Dhaid, Sharjah

Nature reset in Al Dhaid, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #18

Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre

Kalba, Sharjah

Nature reset in Kalba, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #20

Al Rafisah Dam

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah

Nature reset in Khor Fakkan, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #21

Shees Park

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah

Nature reset in Khor Fakkan, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #24

Kalba Mangrove Centre

Kalba, Sharjah

Nature reset in Kalba, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #25

Al Qurm Nature Reserve

Kalba, Sharjah

Nature reset in Kalba, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #42

Kalba Bird of Prey Centre

Kalba, Sharjah

Nature reset in Kalba, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Top places

Ajman

6/50 listed

Nature #4

Al Zorah Nature Reserve

Al Zorah, Ajman

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

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #5

Al Zorah Mangroves

Al Zorah, Ajman

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

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #17

Masfout Oasis

Masfout, Ajman

Nature reset in Masfout, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #19

Masfout Mountain Viewpoints

Masfout, Ajman

Nature reset in Masfout, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #45

Al Zorah Kayak Route

Al Zorah, Ajman

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

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #46

Al Zorah Flamingo Watchpoint

Al Zorah, Ajman

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

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Fujairah

11/50 listed

Nature #7

Madhab Spring Park

Madhab, Fujairah

Nature reset in Madhab, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #11

Snoopy Island

Al Aqah, Fujairah

Nature reset in Al Aqah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #14

Dibba Rock

Dibba, Fujairah

Nature reset in Dibba, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #15

Wadi Wurayah

Fujairah Mountains, Fujairah

Nature reset in Fujairah Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #25

Wadi Siji

Siji, Fujairah

Nature reset in Siji, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #26

Wadi Saham

Saham, Fujairah

Nature reset in Saham, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #27

Wadi Al Hayl

Al Hayl, Fujairah

Nature reset in Al Hayl, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #28

Wadi Ham

Fujairah Mountains, Fujairah

Nature reset in Fujairah Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #39

Masafi Mountain Viewpoint

Masafi, Fujairah

Nature reset in Masafi, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #42

Rumailah Farms Fujairah

Rumailah, Fujairah

Nature reset in Rumailah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #47

Al Bithnah Oasis

Bithnah, Fujairah

Nature reset in Bithnah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Top places

Ras Al Khaimah

8/50 listed

Nature #1

Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

Nature reset in Jebel Jais, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #7

Wadi Shawka

Shawka, Ras Al Khaimah

Nature reset in Shawka, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #8

Shawka Dam

Shawka, Ras Al Khaimah

Nature reset in Shawka, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #18

RAK Mangroves

Ras Al Khaimah City, Ras Al Khaimah

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

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #20

Khatt Springs

Khatt, Ras Al Khaimah

Nature reset in Khatt, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #28

Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Nature Reserve

Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah

Nature reset in Al Wadi, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #38

Jebel Yanas

Hajar Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah

Nature reset in Hajar Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #40

Wadi Esfai

Hajar Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah

Nature reset in Hajar Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Umm Al Quwain

15/50 listed

Nature #4

Siniyah Island

UAQ Coast, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Coast, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #5

Khor Al Beidah

UAQ Coast, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Coast, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #6

Umm Al Quwain Mangroves

UAQ Coast, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Coast, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #17

Al Akab Island

UAQ Islands, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Islands, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #18

Al Ghallah Island

UAQ Islands, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Islands, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #19

Al Keabe Island

UAQ Islands, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Islands, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #20

Al Sow Island

UAQ Islands, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Islands, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #21

Al Qaram Island

UAQ Islands, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Islands, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #22

Al Humaidi Island

UAQ Islands, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Islands, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #23

Al Chewria Island

UAQ Islands, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Islands, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #24

Al Harmala Island

UAQ Islands, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Islands, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #35

Mangrove Kayak Route UAQ

UAQ Mangroves, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Mangroves, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #36

Khor Al Beidah Birdwatching Point

Khor Al Beidah, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in Khor Al Beidah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #41

Falaj Al Mualla Oasis Farms

Falaj Al Mualla, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in Falaj Al Mualla, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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Nature #48

UAQ Mangrove Boardwalk Area

UAQ Mangroves, Umm Al Quwain

Nature reset in UAQ Mangroves, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free or low cost

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