Facts about Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, or UAE, and is
the second largest emirate in the UAE. Abu Dhabi is also the second
most populous city in the country. Abu Dhabi lies on a t-shaped
island bounded by the Persian Gulf. Futuristic skyscrapers rising
from the coast make Abu Dhabi a must-visit island for both local
residents and tourists. These skyscrapers give Abu Dhabi a
futuristic feel but the incorporation of older and cultural society
keeps it grounded. Prior to being the world’s largest oil supplying
country, Abu Dhabi was the centre of the pearl industry. With rich
natural resources, Abu Dhabi is now the centre of a booming business
economy in UAE.Abu Dhabi Attractions
Abu Dhabi is a city filled with luxurious hotels and shopping malls.
However, these two are not the only attraction located in the city.
There are other attractions as well like the Heritage Village, which
is located in the Breakwater in the heart of Abu Dhabi. This living
museum gives tourists a peak into the country’s past. Another must
visit spot in Abu Dhabi is The Emirates Palace Hotel. This hotel is
a seven star hotel and the usual venue for cultural events taking
place in Abu Dhabi. Moreover, this hotel is famous for its
landscaped gardens, fountains, and palm trees. Last but not the
least, the Qasr al-Hosn also known as the old or white fort. The
Qasr al-Hosn is one of the oldest buildings in Abu Dhabi, built on
1793. This is the residence of the ruling family at that time. Now,
this fort is tourist attraction and houses the Center for
Documentation and Research. This is the best place to visit if you
want to read documents about the history and heritage of Abu Dhabi.
Visiting Hours for Attractions
Most of the attractions in Abu Dhabi have business hours. These
business hours usually start early in the morning and end early or
late in the evening. For the Heritage Village, this attraction is
opens at 8:30 in morning and closes at 5:00 in the afternoon.
Heritage Village welcomes visitors all week long from Monday to
Sunday. The Emirates Palace Hotel is open 24 hours a day seven days
a week so you do not have to worry about not being able to check in
whenever your flight lands in the wee hours of the morning. Qasr al-Hosn,
is another tourist attraction is open from Mondays to Thursdays. On
Fridays, the fort is closed. However, it is open during Saturday and
Sunday. Business hours are the following 7:30 in the morning to 1:30
in the afternoon Monday to Wednesday, 7:30am to 12:00nn during
Thursday and 7:30am to 1:30pm Saturday and Sunday.
How To Get To Abu Dhabi
Getting to Abu Dhabi is easy since there are several types of
transportation options you can choose from, including the most
popular which is by plane. Commercial flights usually land in Abu
Dhabi International Airport, but if flying is not for you then you
can travel by land. Bus transportations can take you to and from Abu
Dhabi. There are also rental cars available in order to make
traveling more comfortable for you.
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