It is hard to believe that just 50 years ago, Abu Dhabi the island capital of the United Arab Emirates was a bleak fishing and pearling village. The evolution of Abu Dhabi has been spectacular. Today, it has large gardens, green boulevards, sophisticated high-rise buildings, rich shopping malls, cultural centers and events that offer one-of-a-kind experience all the year round. En route to Abu Dhabi is the humungous Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world. Driving through the bridge we pass by Abu Dhabi's magnificent new mosque, which is nearing completion and is also widely believed to be one of the biggest
mosque in the world.
On arrival in Abu Dhabi we visit the renovated AL HUSN PALACE now home of the Centre for Documentation and Research. We then learn about the oil the so-called 'black gold' - and how it has transformed Abu Dhabi into the wealthy city of today. The journey then continues towards a drive along the beautiful Corniche gives a magnificent view of the city. Later, the tour passes the majestic president’s palace, then to the Dhow Yard, where wooden ships are still built using simple tools and lastly the Women Handicraft Centre where we admire the skill and dexterity of local ladies
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