The United Arab Emirates, a federation of the seven emirates Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman,Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah, has many landmarks that showcase its amazing past and promising future. One of the important religious and national landmarks is The Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque. It is one of the most significant architectural treasures in modern UAE.
Dubai boasts the Burj Dubai, the tallest tower in the world at 818 meters and the 321 meter high Burj Al Arab, the second tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE and its attractions include Souq Al Markazi which captures Islamic architecture and designs and hosts over 600 shops. Other important attractions in Sharjah are Heritage District of Sharjah, Sharjah Fort Museum, Islamic Museum, and Qanat Al Qasba. A key tourist attraction in Ras Al Khaimah is Dhayah Fort.
