Outings across all seven emirates
Find your next day out in the UAE.
Parks, beaches, mountain trails, museums and seasonal events. UAE Cue helps residents and visitors compare the options and plan the practical details before setting off.
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Explore the UAE by interest
Choose a topic to see what we cover. Each collection opens as its guide is published.
What’s on
Seasonal attractions, festivals, markets and the dates that matter.
Explore What’s onHolidays & seasons
Plan around public holidays, school breaks and the outdoor season.
Explore Holidays & seasonsBeaches & coast
Compare public beaches, family facilities and coastal outings.
Explore Beaches & coastParks & nature
Find city parks, lakes, wetlands and places to slow down outdoors.
Mountains & hiking
Choose a trail, mountain viewpoint or wadi for your experience level.
Explore Mountains & hikingLandmarks & heritage
Make time for museums, historic neighbourhoods and major sights.
Theme parks & zoos
Compare attractions by age, budget, facilities and ride restrictions.
Adventure & camping
Explore desert trips, kayaking, cycling and nights under the stars.
Day trips & things to do
Build a day out by emirate, route, interests and time available.
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Khalifa Park Abu Dhabi: Entry, Timings & What’s Inside
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Abu Dhabi City Parks: Umm Al Emarat, Reem Central & Electra Park
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Fishing in Dubai: Legal Spots, Free Licence & Best Season
The complete guide to fishing in Dubai: the free recreational fishing licence and how to apply, every designated fishing spot, the one place…
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary: Flamingo Hides, Timings & Best Months
The complete Ras Al Khor guide: free entry and seasonal timings, the three bird hides and which are open now, flamingo feeding times,…
Small Zoos & Farms in the UAE: Pygmy Zoo, RAK Zoo & Wadi Al Amardi Farm
Every small zoo and petting farm worth a family trip in the UAE: the UAE Pygmy Zoo with its miniature camels, RAK Zoo,…
Sharjah Desert Park: Arabia’s Wildlife Centre & Children’s Farm
The complete Sharjah Desert Park guide: one ticket for Arabia's Wildlife Centre, the Natural History Museum, the Botanical Museum and Islamic Garden and…
IMG Worlds of Adventure: Tickets, Rides & Height Rules
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Make the plan work
A little preparation goes a long way.
Pick an outing that fits the people going, the time you have and the conditions on the day. The same destination can feel very different in the heat, at a busy weekend or after dark.
- Choose the right fit. Compare the walking involved, age and height limits, accessibility and the total cost for your group.
- Check the day’s conditions. Confirm opening times, tickets and access with the venue. For outdoor plans, consult the National Center of Meteorology.
- Plan the journey. Allow for parking, travel time, rest stops and the journey home. Keep an alternative in mind for weather or closures.
- Follow local guidance. Use permitted routes and designated facilities. Respect wildlife, protected areas and the rules at each venue.
Practical detail, with the source in reach.
Our guides bring together the information needed to compare an outing: what it offers, when to go, what to budget and where to confirm the details. We link to venue and authority sources and distinguish announced information from expected dates.