10 Reasons To Visit Abu Dhabi

 

1.Stunning Beauty

Perhaps one of the best reason to visit Abu Dhabi is that it’s simply splendid. Most visitors are astonished by the city’s extreme beauty when they first arrive at the city. The soaring skyline is comprised of shiny towers reflecting the shimmering sea. Sitting majestically on the ocean, Abu Dhabi is, in fact, an island. The water that surrounds the city is crystal clear, and vivid aquamarine in colour. The beaches are made of the finest white sand lined with exquisite date palm trees.

2. The Corniche

The Corniche is the very best seaside promenade, and runs the whole length of the city.It is considered to be one of the best parts of Abu Dhabi. In the cooler months, this is one of the most popular points in the city, and is even quite popular during the sweltering months too. It is here that you can find locals and travelers alike jogging, picnicking, strolling, taking photos, and relaxing with the family. It’s fun to visit the Corniche for an amazing view of the Abu Dhabi skyline, while enjoying the beautiful lapping waves. There are plenty of places along the promenade to get a cool drink or delicious snack, and it’s pleasant to visit The Corniche either day or night.

3. Laid-back Environment

What many people don’t realize about Abu Dhabi is that it’s incredibly laid back. The easygoing lifestyle comes from the sun-drenched environment that has a low-key attitude. You’ll find a number of expats in Abu Dhabi, as well as many tourists, so there’s a very diverse group of people that inhabit the city. It’s not uncommon for people to go to Dubai first and become overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle, and then come to Abu Dhabi for some peace and quiet. In fact, compared to Dubai, Abu Dhabi has a small town feel.There are endless opportunities to soak up some rays, swim in the ocean, picnic and BBQ by the shore, and drive out to the desert.

4. Amazing Design 

Abu Dhabi is an incredibly well planned city with extra wide streets and traffic that flows nicely. It’s easy to get around the city, and a private tour makes it even easier to breeze around the city in no time. The city itself was built with growth in mind, and features a grid-like design that was based off of Manhattan, making it incredibly easy to navigate and always know where you are. The elegant design of Abu Dhabi is just another element that helps visitors relax and enjoy themselves.

5. Local Traditions

Unlike any other tourists destinations Abu dhabi also has some amazing traditions and these traditions are still alive today. The natives of the city are deeply devoted to a traditional way of life, and it’s something that visitors love to see and experience. The local customs come from their rich Bedouin heritage and Islamic religion. The great tradition of Arab hospitality is alive and thriving here, and you’ll see other cultural elements such as traditional dress. Men wear their crisp white dishdashas, while women wear their traditional black abayas. It’s possible during religious holidays to travel out to the suburban neighborhoods and see the Emiratis sing traditional songs and perform dances.

6. Saadiyat Cultural District

Saadiyat Island is being lauded as the top destination for art and culture in the Middle East. There are all kinds of museums and galleries to be found here, including what is considered to be the world’s second Louvre, and the third Guggenheim designed by Frank Gehry. These are built to be just as impressive as their predecessors, and are surely not to be missed when visiting Abu Dhabi. You can also visit the partially submerged Maritime Museum and the Zayed National Museum. The Manarat Al Saadiyat means “The Place of Enlightenment”, and features an art and exhibition centre with temporary shows in each of its three galleries.

 

7. Art 

With Norman Foster’s UAE Pavilion on Saadiyat Island you’ll be able to see some of the best of Middle Eastern contemporary art. Looking like a space age sand dune, the structure is inspired by the UAE desert landscape, also known as the Rub al Khali. There are triangular steel panels in various shades that represent the colours of the desert while reflecting the sun. There are just about 50 exhibiting galleries within featuring some of the world’s best artists, as well as native talent like UAE-born Hassan Sharif.

8. The Cultural Foundation 

The Cultural Foundation is considered to be Abu Dhabi’s centre for artistic, intellectual, and cultural heritage for the past three decades. The building is quite imposing in the center of the city, and is surrounded by peaceful, shady parkland. The Foundation is home to the national library, exhibition space, art workshops, as well as an enormous auditorium were a number of nightly programs of theater, classical music, traditional dance and song, ballet, and poetry performances.

9. Heritage Village

Resting on a white sandy beach overlooking the perfect azure sea, the fantastic Heritage Village gives visitors a glimpse into life before the discovery of oil in Abu Dhabi. See replicas of a barasti, or palm frond house, small souq, and traditional mosque. It’s possible to ride a camel here in the Bedouin encampment, while watching craftsmen beating brass trays, blowing glass, and weaving their traditional looms. Be sure to visit the fascinating museum where you can find black and white photos and exhibits of Bedouin costumes, jewellery, baskets, cooking utensils, and bronze coffee pots.

10. Qasr al-Hosn

While visiting the lush grounds of the Cultural Foundation, do check-in to the palm-filled courtyard gardens of Qasr al-Hosn. This is one of the elegant place to take a stroll both day and night, and the beautifully decorated entrance features pretty Portuguese tiles makes a great photographic spot for  anyone who visits here. This is the former palace-residence of the ruling Al Nahayan family who governed Abu Dhabi from the 18th century until 1966. This is the oldest city building, and within the fort there is a maze of rooms decorated with painted reliefs of flowers, peacocks, and Islamic calligraphy. Here you’ll also find the national archives as well.

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Liwa Desert Safari

                                          

 Liwa Desert Safari is an fantastic trip through Liwa, largest oasis in Abu Dhabi which is located on the outskirts of Rub Al Khali, also known as The Empty Quarter, which is the largest sand desert in the world. It is the best choice for an amazing experience amidst the rolling sands of Liwa desert. Liwa desert safari will provide you with the amazing dune bashing experience in a four wheeler. You also have an opportunity to discover saddle rock, ancient fossil rocks and camel rocks.About Liwa Desert Safari, it happens in the outskirts of the Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter), the biggest sand desert in the world that stretches between Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman and the UAE.  It is the home of some of the challenging sand dunes in the Middle East. Here you can travel for days without coming across any man made objects or inhabited hamlet other then wandering herds of camels.Liwa is spectacular and dunes raise high as skyscrapers. It is definitely a great destination which can deliver ultimate desert safari adventure and that can remain in memory for ever. The whole desert is located on the outskirts of Rub Al Khalil (The Great Empty Quarter) which captures the Arabian heritage.

There are dunes which rise to 300 metres in the long sprawling sand valleys that has all elements to deliver adrenalin rising desert adventure experience that is often termed as “white water rafting of the desert”. The color of the sand is constantly changing from gold to red and is impressively striking at the beginning and end of the day.

The departing time of tour is at 9 am. You will be taken to Liwa in 4WD air conditioned vehicle, the landscape transforms and sand dunes emerge before you. On reaching the desert, it is time for the exciting adventure, get ready for it. It will be a never-before-experienced ride and it will be handled by an experienced driver. Also you will be capturing the essence of Arabian heritage in this trip. Lunch would be at the Oasis. After lunch you will head towards Moreeb sand dune which is one of the highest sand dunes in the world reaching up to 300 metres.

After a full day of adventure rides and taking a look into the fresh water pools and palm groves illustrating Bedouin life – pre oil era, the journey back to Abu Dhabi starts.

• 08:15 to 8:30am- Pick up from Abu Dhabi 
• 9:15 amVisit Car Museum @AED 50 per person (Optional)
• Sand Boarding (Should request when booking tour if required)
• 10:30am Visit Qasr Al Sarab
• 11:00am Camel Farm / Dune BashingTal Moreeb
• 1:30pm visit the Fort and Oasis
• Back to Abu Dhabi
• Lunch from regular restaurant @AED 50 per person.

Cancellation Policy:Any cancellation for individual bookings after 12:00PM is considered as booked and charges are applicable except for Friday. Cancellation for Friday bookings must be 1 day before. Cancellation for the camp private bookings is only allowed 3 weeks before the said date.