One more, visa-free entry for Chinese to UAE

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An agreement signed between China and the United Arabic Emirates (UAE), which allows citizens to travel with regular passports to stay in each other’s country for up to 30 days without a pre-entry visa is coming into effect on Tuesday.

The UAE became the 11th country to issue a visa exemption to China. Without all the complicated visa applying procedures, UAE can expect more tourists from China from now on.

Arab man playing an oud for friends at desert camp.

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi, from luxury hotels to primitive desert, from world-class shopping centers to solemn Mosque, here you can find almost everything you want.

Now scroll down to see the must-do list and explore with CGTN

what the UAE, the mysterious land on dessert, has to offer.

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa in a bed of clouds.

Described as the “Living Wonder,” the world’s tallest building surely is a must-see. At over 828 meters (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds many world records as well: Highest number of stories in the world and highest outdoor observation deck in the world.

Jumeirah Public Beach

Picture taking on the Jumeirah Public Beach.

The public beach is a perfect place for soaking up the sun and swimming. And it is also a good spot to take a picture of the Burj Al Arab, which is a famous landmark of Dubai.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Abaya mosque courtyard.

The interior view of the Mosque.

Located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the architecture work of art is one of the biggest mosques on earth, and it is the key place of worship. According to the official website – visitabudahbi, the mosque features 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, 24-carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.

Dubai Fountain

Night view of Dubai Fountain.

Designed by the same company as the Bellagio Fountains in Vegas, the Dubai Fountain choreographed to a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. The fountain shoots water as high as 152.4 meters (about 500 feet) and illuminated by approximately 6,600 lights.

Dubai Mall

The interior view of the Dubai Mall.

If you are tired of sightseeing and tours, the Dubai Mall is the perfect destination for shopping and entertainment. The world’s most visited retail and entertainment destination includes 1,200 retail outlets and over 200 food and beverage outlets. The Dubai Mall offers an unparalleled retail mix combined with world-class dining, entertainment and leisure attractions.

(CGTN)