UAE hidden gems: the verdict from the bloggers

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: UAE hidden gems: the verdict from the bloggers The Trip The bloggers visited the UAE courtesy of Qualcomm, a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. For more on the bloggers and the trip, look for #WorldWithoutSmartphones and #WorldWithoutSnapdragon on Instagram and Twitter. Sami – Boat (abra) ride around Dubai Creek. – Fish market. – Tasty karak tea in a cafe near Souk Naif. – Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. – Hot air balloon over the desert. – Abu Dhabi’s Oasis Restaurant in Abu Dhabi – delicious traditional food.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ – The people of the UAE, both locals and expats. They all have wonderful stories to tell and have hidden gems to share. All you have to do is ask.   Heather – The Abu Dhabi Oasis, a tiny restaurant where we had delicious chicken and rice. We took Polaroid shots of the owners and they gave us lunch for free. – The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. I know it’s not a hidden gem for UAE natives but it was for me. – The Al Thahoona Trading Est. outside Souk Naif, where I bought my first Arabic dress. – Riding an abra down Dubai Creek. Such a beautiful mix of old and new. – The House of Tea in Deira. Great people watching in the alley next door and delicious Arabic tea.     The bloggers had just three days to discover Dubai and the UAE. Where would you suggest as hidden gems for tourists? tweet @7DAYSUAELife Read the original story at: UAE hidden gems: the verdict from the bloggers