Travel Abu Dhabi-Shoppers Paradise  Places Of Interest:
Cultural, Heritage sites:
 1.The White Fort: Al-Hosn Palace, is also known as the Old Fort or the White Fort.It is the oldest building in the city being built in the late 19th century. The palace was the residence of the erstwhile ruling family.Al Hosn Palace is much noted for its courtyard and the tile work over the main gate. Today the interior of the Al Hosn Palace has been renovated and totally modernized. The Palace now houses the Cultural Foundation, which run the Documentation and Research Center and organises exhibitions that are held here displaying traditional artifacts and photographs.
2.The Heritage Village: The new Heritage Village on the Breakwater which is an area of reclaimed land off the main Abu Dhabi island, provides a taste of life before the oil era. Its displays offer an insight into Bedouin life, as well as courtyard houses, wind towers and an example of the ancient irrigation system used in the region's oases. In different workshops craftsmen and women demonstrate traditional skills and the museum has displays of garments, coins, Holy Qurans, diving equipment, jewellery and weaponry from a bygone era. 
3.The Cultural Foundation: The Cultural Foundation located in the Khalidiya street is the cultural hub of the city.It is housed in a modern building of traditional Islamic architectural design with arched columns, elaborate courtyards, manicured gardens and intricately carved doorways. It stages weekly cultural events, meetings, cinema, lectures, film festivals, theaters apart from being the home to the National library and archives. 
4.The Women’s Craft Centre:Located at Al Maktoum Street of Abu Dhabi city, visitors can collect hand made souvenirs and traditional artefacts at fixed prices from here. Other sites:
 1.The Corniche: The Corniche stretches almost 6km along the beach front.It is a park-lined coastal boulevard that skirts the city, with a backdrop of modern buildings facing the sea.Built by the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with its beach front location, lush greenery, paved walkways and beautiful fountains and gardens it is one of the most picturesque sites in Abu Dhabi.At any time of the day one can fine visitors enjoying witrh their families or strolling or jogging.
2.Breakwater: Towards the western side of The Corniche is the breakwater which is and area of reclaimed land off the main Abu Dhabi island connected to the Corniche by a causeway. This place features the Heritage village, luxury shopping malls, Arabic cafes and restaurants along the waterfront and is always busy with tourists any time of the day. 
3.Liwa Oasis:About 3 hours drive from the city of Abu Dhabi is Liwa, which is an oasis area sitting right on the edge of The Rub Al Khali ( Empty Quarter) which is the largest sand desert in the world (having more sand than any other desert in the world. There is a palace and a 5 star hotel in the area. The area has plenty of freshwater pools and date plantations, and is the home to the Bani Yas tribe, the Bedouin ancestors of Abu Dhabi's ruling family. Camel tours of the Liwa dunes and overnight camping are also organised here.
4.Al bateen: Located on the western side of The Corniche is Al Bateen which has the Bateen shipyard where the ancient art of dhow building is worth a visit. There a plenty of lush green gardens too in this area which are enjoyable.
 5.Al Ain: Al Ain, the Garden City of the UAE, has an abundance of greenery with well-maintained parks and gardens and is the second largest city of the UAE. Situated just 148 km east of the capital Al Ain is a historical city dating back to 4 millennium BC. Its attractions include the Al Ain National Museum, the Al Ain Palace Museum, several restored forts and the Hili archaeological site, dating back to the Bronze Age (2500-2000BC).Al Ain is the most fertile region of the country supporting plantations and small farms.Jabel Hafit is a steep mountain overlooking the city and rising to 1340 feet. Mineral springs at the base of this mountain and sunset scenes from the top of the mountain are mostly popular.Al Ain also has a zoo and an aquarium which are worth a visit. Qattarah Oasis situated at the edge of Al Ain is noted for its archaeological sites. Natural sites: 
Exotic,Clean beaches: Abu Dhabi offers miles of clean, sunny, sandy beaches and shimmering blue seas.One can visit one of the 200 islands just off Abu Dhabi’s shoreline and spend the day picknicking and exploring.
Lush Green Gardens And Parks: – Abu Dhabi which was once a sprawling desert has been transformed today into green parkland.There are over 20 parks in the city and picturesque grass-rimmed boulevards and promenades backed by modern high-rise buildings looking onto the sea. ********************************************* | |
