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Until 40 years
ago, Abu Dhabi,
now the island
capital of the
United Arab Emirates,
was a small fishing
village. Transformed
by oil revenues
into a modern
metropolis, today,
it is a beautiful
modern garden
city, with wide
tree-lined boulevards,
lush green parks,
and cool, bubbling
fountains. However,
parts of the old
Abu Dhabi can
still be seen
in the Dhow wharf
and fish market,
in the north-east
of the city.
Cultural Foundation
(Heritage)
Khalidiya Street,
Abu Dhabi
The Cultural Centre
houses an art
exhibition with
displays changing
each week, as
well as a library,
theatre auditorium
and lecture rooms.
The Corniche
(Leisure)
Corniche Road,
Abu Dhabi
A park-lined coastal
boulevard that
skirts the city,
with a backdrop
of architecturally
modern buildings
that face the
sea.
Heritage Village
(Heritage)
Mussafa Road,
Abu Dhabi
Situated in the
middle of Abu
Dhabi, the village
is a living exhibition
of the nomadic
Bedouin life-style
detailing a variety
of local traditions,
as well as those
of other cultures
employed in agriculture,
fishing and trading.
Souk (Market)
City Centre, Abu
Dhabi
At this traditional
market, you can
find small shops
selling everything
from gold jewellery
to electronics.
White Fort
(Building)
Al Nasr Street,
Abu Dhabi
The White Fort
is the oldest
building in Abu
Dhabi and was
once the home
of the ruling
family. Now the
building is the
home of the Centre
of Documentation
and Research,
which displays
many interesting
exhibits of traditional
artifacts and
photographs.
Al Nasr Street
(District)
Al Nasr Street,
Abu Dhabi
There are a number
of antique shops
and jewellery
stores along this
road where bargaining
is positively
encouraged.
Breakwater
(Leisure)
Opposite Abu Dhabi
Corniche, Abu
Dhabi
This is the best
place in Abu Dhabi
to watch the skyline
and experience
some local food.
Be sure to visit
the floating restaurants
and pubs.
Island Drop
Off (Leisure)
Hotel Inter-Continental
Abu Dhabi, Al
Khalidya Street,
PO Box 4171, Abu
Dhabi
Enjoy a day on
your own private
island, with prearranged
drop-off and pick-up
times. Either
let the hotel
cater for you
or take your own
refreshments.
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