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The places locals would actually take a friend.
Beaches, cafés and late-night food across all seven emirates.Beaches, cafés, late-night food and day trips across all seven emirates, picked by people who live here.
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A masterpiece of Islamic architecture , 82 white domes and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.
- Instagrammable
- Sunset spot
Free - Worth crossing emirates
Above the clouds on the UAE's highest peak.
- Sunset spot
- Outdoorsy
$ - Worth crossing emirates
Above the clouds, 600 m over Khorfakkan.
- Instagrammable
- Sunset spot
Free - Worth crossing emirates
The view from the world's tallest building.
- Instagrammable
- Sunset spot
$$$ - Worth crossing emirates
A working presidential palace you can walk through.
- Instagrammable
- Luxurious
$ - Worth crossing emirates
Dubai’s quiet far-west beach for kites and campers.
- Quiet
- Sunset spot
$ - Worth crossing emirates
Free sunbeds, dog-friendly sands and no crowds.
- Quiet
- Local favourite
Free - Worth crossing emirates
A peaceful villa for meditation and sound healing.
- Quiet
- Chill
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What is TakeMeWhere?
TakeMeWhere is a free guide to the places locals in the UAE would actually take a friend: cafés, beaches, food spots, viewpoints and day trips across all seven emirates.
How are places chosen?
Every place is picked by people who live in the UAE. Anyone can suggest a spot, and each suggestion is checked before it is published.
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Gems show how far a place is worth travelling for:
1 of 3 gemsGreat if nearby
2 of 3 gemsWorth the drive
3 of 3 gemsWorth crossing emirates
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Are any places paid listings?
Some places are partners. They are always marked with a Partner label, so you can tell them apart.
Which emirates does TakeMeWhere cover?
All seven: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.