Joanna James
Abu Dhabi can be called a country that has been often captured in blockbuster movies- be it Hollywood or Bollywood. Its awesomeness as a destination is massive, and travellers often fall in love with Abu Dhabi on their first visit itself.
Although Abu Dhabi has tight competition with Dubai for fame as the Capital City, it's the official Capital of the UAE. It's the largest emirate, and the land coverage owned by Abu Dhabi is much greater than Dubai. This city is also considered the commercial and political hub of the UAE.
The UAE is known for crude oil exports, and there's no secret about it. Abu Dhabi discovered crude oil in its offshore waters back in 1958, and by 1962, it was one of the strongest exporters of oil in the world. Needless to say, oil has made Abu Dhabi rich and powerful in the world.
Abu Dhabi is wealthy enough to acquire all luxuries to its name, and it has already done so. It's home to many luxury properties such as Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel and even the shopping malls and restaurants you find here are super luxurious. This is why Abu Dhabi has been recognized by the world tourism authorities as a luxury tourism destination.
Have you heard about the Al Ayyala dance? Well...if you haven't, that's okay as you are going to witness it live when you are in Abu Dhabi. It's an integral part of the culture of the UAE. Unlike many other dancing performances, Al Ayyala is performed by males. The drum beats often add a beautiful rhythm to this dance, and it's quite common in Abu Dhabi weddings.
One of the top things to do in Abu Dhabi for a traveller is to visit the ever-famous Warner Bros World Theme Park. It's located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and of course, is a great place for the kids to have fun. In addition to the rollercoasters that are both fun and thrilling, kids can have 4D experiences and even take pictures with their favourite cartoon and movie characters.
Abu Dhabi is one of the safest cities in the world and there's no doubt about it. It's a safe place to live and work, and for travellers, it's a tourist-friendly destination with highly welcoming citizens. Even solo travellers and female travellers can come to Abu Dhabi with no fears as safety is guaranteed.
The grandest mosque in the world- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is here in Abu Dhabi. It has already become a tourist magnet in the city because thousands of tourists flock to this place daily and that's record-breaking. It took more than 20 years for them to construct this mosque, but today, it's the largest mosque in the UAE that can accommodate up to 40,000 worshippers at once.
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