UAE’s colourful capital city of Abu Dhabi is one of the most popular holiday destinations across the globe. The emirate packs in a brilliant salmagundi of surprises lurking at every possible nook and cranny to delight sightseers on flights to the country. Let’s take a quick tour of just three popular attractions that go a long way in making one’s Abu Dhabi holidays a memorable affair.
Emirates Palace
Emirates Palace is Abu Dhabi’s answer to Dubai’s Burj Al Arab! The Emirates Palace ranks amongst Abu Dhabi’s premier attractions and is located just outside the city on its own white sand beach. The domed, sand-coloured palace is flanked by verdant gardens, water fountains and sparkling pools that further accentuate its grandness. Given its soaring reputation, sybarites booking tickets on flights to the emirate make sure to stay here for a couple of days. But visitors who don’t want to splurge on a room can experience the property over a couple of drinks at one of the many bars or a rejuvenating treatment at the Anantara Spa.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Offering the true flavours of Islam, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is yet another star attraction that tempts visitors from all over the globe and makes them dig for airlines that offer tickets on cheap flights to Abu Dhabi. Dubbed as the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Mosque has four 350-foot minarets, 82 white marble domes and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet. Sprawling to around 22,412 square metres, this landmark is fine example of Islamic architectural marvel and has been built with about 30 different types of marble brought from different parts of the world.
Heritage Village
Heritage village is perhaps one of the best places in the UAE to get an insight into the traditional Bedouin lifestyle, traditions and cultures in the pre-oil era. Visitors can peep into the lifestyle of the people of pre-oil era, mud-brick houses, old fishing villages and souks. Culture vultures booking tickets on international flights to explore UAE’s chequered past must do well to visit the mini-museum at the complex that features artefacts such as diving tools, jewellery, weapons and coffee pots to add glittering stars to their Abu Dhabi holiday experience.
