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Abu Dhabi Hotels - Reservation information in Abu Dhabi Dubai |
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The most advanced buildings and skyscrapers in the Middle East, large gardens and parks, state-of-the-art communication services and transport systems, international luxury hotels, exquisite shopping malls, cultural centers, busy shops, and broad, green boulevards are some of the characteristics that define the federal capital of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi is the largest and most populated emirate in the UAE; it has 70% of the country’s wealth and is the center of the government and business life. It also contains the headquarters of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. |
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Abu Dhabi is bordered by the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Two major cities in this emirate are Al Ain and Ruwais. The majority of the population is expatriate workers, and the city is currently ruled by his highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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has a sunny climate throughout the year, but the most pleasant time to visit it is between the months of October and May. |
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| Abu Dhabi has private taxis and public buses available to take you wherever you have to go. Bus routes have been built to nearby towns such as Baniyas, Habashan and Al Ain. Some of the most famous streets are the corniche, Airport road, Sheikh Zayed Street, Hamdan Street, the main shopping street, and Khalifa street (which contains the banks of the city). You can event rent a car at a reasonable price and drive to your destinations. |
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| In addition to transportation on land, Abu Dhabi has its famous International Abu Dhabi Airport, one of the best airports in the world. It also has a port, Port Zayid, which has enabled the development of transportation of oil ships. |
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| The emirate of Abu Dhabi was founded in the 1760s, but its growth began after the discovery of oil there in the 1950’s, turning the once poor city into a modern state. |
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The official sport of Abu Dhabi is shopping! The Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival is a major tourist attraction, held every year in March. During the festival, shopping malls give out prizes and have irresistible sales. Besides the festival, shopping in this emirate is fun, especially because you can find some of the lowest prices for items due to the tense competition between shops. One famous shopping area for tourists is the Duty Free at the International Airport; it has about thirty stores with a variety of products ranging from electronics to books. |
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Once you set foot in the city, you can find many boutiques, antique shops, malls (eg. Abu Dhabi Mall and Marina Mall) and other stores in the emirate’s main streets. To shop for carpets, art or antiques, head to the souqs where you will find all these items for lower prices. The Old Souq is known to be the perfect place for purchasing gold, cars, clothes and many other objects. Al Nasr Street is an important marketplace with antique shops and jewelry stores. Believe it or not, bargaining adds a special flavor to shopping in this emirate!
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| Get cheap abu dhabi hotels booking. Beautiful fountains and green spaces stretch throughout the city’s gardens, and there are usually many play areas that your children can enjoy! |
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| The Cultural Foundation of Abu Dhabi contains a rich Public Library, a well-known Cultural Center, as well as the National Theater. It is located in the Khalidiya Street. The center holds many cultural events during the year such as art exhibitions and children’s programs. |
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Qasr Al-Hosn, which is the oldest stone building in the city, was previously a watchtower and later evolved into a small fort. Finally, in 1966, it was turned into a royal palace, which is now home to the Cultural Foundation.
If you’d like to experience the Bedouin lifestyle and culture, try visiting the Heritage Village.
The Corniche in Abu Dhabi is one of the most scenic sites in the emirate; it faces the sea, and modern buildings constitute the background. |
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When it comes to food, you can find a variety of cuisines that will please your taste buds. Beside the native restaurants which serve good local food (Hojreh Jazz Bar and Dining, Al Sayyad, Western Steak House, and some other restaurants along the Corniche), you can find fast food branches such as McDonald’s and Hardee’s.
Alcohol is only served in restaurants located in hotels, which is why nightlife is usually associated with hotels.
The parliamentary buildings, foreign embassies, Zayed University and the Higher Colleges of technology are all located in this emirate. |
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| Abu Dhabi’s main source of income comes from financial activity, transportation and communications. A recent survey showed that this emirate has topped the list of the World’s 10 Emerging Business Cities and has become an important tourist attraction. |
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| “Middle East Travel,” in its January/February 2006 issue, pointed out that the business and travel infrastructure in Abu Dhabi is now considered one of the best worldwide. This city has expanded its industrial development, opening vast means of income and creating opportunities for private sector involvement. According to the magazine, Abu Dhabi works on attracting local and foreign investments, cooperating with the emirate’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry to attract private capitals to take part in the development process. |
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| With this degree of development, Abu Dhabi Hotels will be one of the most prosperous cities in the world, as the magazine rightfully points out. |
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