Abu Dhabi Guide to Abu Dhabi Tourist Information
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Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and lies mainly on an island just off the coast around 100KM south of Dubai. Although not as cosmopolitan or developed as a tourist destination, as its neighbour to the North, Abu Dhabi is still a fascinating place to visit. Known as the "Garden City of the Gulf" Abu Dhabi has many mosques, parkland and palm trees. The Skyscrapers of the city centre gleam above the streets, and reflect a very modern, clean city which is easy to get around, and pleasant. There are a couple of old souks to explore, in particular the Old Souk in the North West of the city where you can barter over pretty much anything that you fancy buying. With so many glitzy malls around the city, it may be wise to pay the old market a visit before they build over it.
It is possible to get cheap deals on flights to Abu Dhabi throughout the year, and since the hotels tend to be in competition with each other, the rivalry means that the accommodation in the city is usually excellent value. Also, since Abu Dhabi is less than 2 hours by road from the hotels and attractions of Dubai along the coast, it is fast becoming the preferred entry point into the United Arab Emirates, and you will often find lower prices for travelling into Abu Dhabi than you will for flights into Dubai.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: United Arab Emirates
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Area: 83,600 sq km
Population: 2.4 million
Language: Persian, Arabic, English
Flight Time: 7 Hours from London
Currency: UAE Dirham
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