| Abu Dhabi, literally meaning 'the Father
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| | Bedouin. In other words, taking a visit
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| of Gazelle,' is the wealthiest as well as
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| | to the village is a great way to have an
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| the largest of all the seven emirates in
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| | idea on how people lived here prior to
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| the United Arab Emirates (UAE.) It covers
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| | the discovery of the oil reserves.
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| about 85 percent of the overall landmass
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| | Among the specialties of this attraction
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| of the nation.
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| | are ancient type courtyard houses built
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| Once a typical village, Abu Dhabi has now
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| | with brick, traditional mosques, wind
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| been transformed into a top class
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| | towers, ancient irrigation system, and
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| international resort with remarkable
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| | shopping in traditional style market.
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| skyline, state of the art infrastructure,
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| | Even opportunities are made available for
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| upscale hotels, splendid villas, and
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| | a camel ride. A museum can also be seen
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| high-end shopping complexes, since its
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| | here, where a selection of items
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| founding of the large amount of revenues
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| | collected from bygone era such as Holy
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| from oil, about 50 years ago.
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| | Quran, coins, jewelry, and weapons are
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| The capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is the
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| | displayed.
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| center of administration, commerce, and
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| | One can also see here people engaged in
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| trade in the nation, and is perhaps the
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| | different types of traditional skills.
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| world's richest city. Located in the
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| | Another great attraction in Abu Dhabi is
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| heart of the Middle East, Abu Dhabi is
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| | the Corniche, a well-maintained area
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| not only one of the world's most
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| | which is considered the most pictorial
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| prominent tourist destinations but also
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| | sites in the destination. Apart from
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| it is home to people from several
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| | these, tree-lined boulevards, serene
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| nations. Al though a modern settlement,
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| | parks, and well-manicured roundabouts,
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| Abu Dhabi is much favored for its
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| | also form part of the city's attractions.
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| traditional desert ambience as well as
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| | Abu Dhabi is also within easy reach of
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| unique culture.
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| | such landmarks in the country as Liwa
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| Attractions in Abu Dhabi range from
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| | Oasis, which is one of the largest of its
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| elegant forts and stunning mosques with
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| | kind in Arabia and consisting of date
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| domes and minarets to cultural villages
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| | plantations as well as refreshing water
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| and interesting museums and zoo. Perhaps
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| | pools; Jabel Hafit, a rocky mountain much
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| the most popular among the landmarks in
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| | famed for its rare flora and fauna,
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| Abu Dhabi is the Al Hosn Palace,
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| | interesting caves, archeological sites,
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| popularly known as the White Fort.
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| | and above all, the health resort of Ain
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| Erected during the 18th century as the
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| | Al Fayda; Al Ain Museum, the largest
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| ruling family's residence, the palace
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| | museum in the country, with exhibits such
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| stands out for its stunning courtyard and
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| | as Bedouin items, ancient stone
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| stupendous tile works found on the main
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| | instruments, and relics revealed from
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| gate.
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| | Fossil Valley; Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium, a
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| Housed within the palace is a museum,
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| | must-see attraction for wild life lovers,
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| with several sections such as natural
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| | since it has animals collected from all
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| history area with exhibits that are
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| | over the world; and Qattarah Oasis, a
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| related to desert animals and historical
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| | tranquil area noted for its fruit
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| section featuring displays dating back to
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| | orchards and date palms.
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| historic period, apart from several other
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| | Above all, the activities that can be
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| artifacts including pottery. Displayed on
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| | enjoyed in Abu Dhabi are endless, from
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| the tower of the palace are weapons used
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| | shopping in the chic shopping malls to
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| during the past times. Adjacent to the
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| | quibbling in the traditional market,
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| palace is a modern complex designed and
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| | roaming in a luxurious limo to riding in
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| built in traditional style, namely,
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| | a camel in the desert, and dining in
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| Cultural Foundation - the center of
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| | first class restaurants serving multi
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| cultural life in Abu Dhabi. It is also
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| | cuisines to sampling authentic as well as
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| home to the Center for Documentation and
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| | sumptuous Arabic cuisine.
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| Research, under the control of the
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| | It is no wonder why people from every
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| Cultural Foundation. The center, in turn,
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| | nook and corner of the world visit here
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| has on display an array of documents that
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| | year round. Hence, Abu Dhabi has
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| throw light on the rich history and
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| | accommodation options to cater to every
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| heritage.
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| | taste and budget. No matter it is for
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| Situated in the heart of Abu Dhabi on the
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| | business or conference needs, honeymoon,
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| Breakwater is the Heritage Village, which
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| | or for leisurely purposes, the city has
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| provides a deep insight into the
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| | superb choices.
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| tradition as well as lifestyle of
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