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Visiting Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates


Atmospheric backstreets paint a very different picture to first impressions of Abu Dhabi. The often slick and modern capital of the U.A.E. presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and progression. Tracing its rich history back to around 3000 B.C., Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. Taxis are a safe, reliable way to get around sites such as The Corniche Park, the White Fort, the Heritage Village, which offers glimpses into Bedouin life, and the Women's... more » Atmospheric backstreets paint a very different picture to first impressions of Abu Dhabi. The often slick and modern capital of the U.A.E. presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and progression. Tracing its rich history back to around 3000 B.C., Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. Taxis are a safe, reliable way to get around sites such as The Corniche Park, the White Fort, the Heritage Village, which offers glimpses into Bedouin life, and the Women's Craft Centre. « less

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11 Things to Do

99 Restaurants

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Weather

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Nov
86°F 30°C
65°F 18°C
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Dec
78°F 25°C
58°F 14°C
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Jan
74°F 23°C
56°F 13°C
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Feb
77°F 25°C
58°F 14°C
2 in 4 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
63°F 17°C
1 in 2 cm
Apr
92°F 33°C
68°F 20°C
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Extended Forecast
Saturday
21 Nov
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
64°F 17°C
Sunday
22 Nov
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Monday
23 Nov
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C

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Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi

20 Nov 2009

The ambience in the hotel was amazing and the staff extremely friendly. However despite having booked for 2 adults and 2 children (aged 5 and 3) we were given a room with only 1 double bed. We...more

The Yas Hotel

19 Nov 2009

amazing experience indeed, given that the hotel had just opened for one of the most challenging and thrilling events on the globe, the formula one Grand Prix. the food is out of this world and the...more

Cristal Hotel

19 Nov 2009

I stayed there only for one night and they might improve in their reservation information by including the location but otherwise it is a very good hotel with all the things I usually like to have...more

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