Abu Dhabi in UAE

By Zoritza Petrova on Monday, August 23, 2010
Filled Under: Asia

Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi is the Capital of United Arab Emirates. In translation the name means “Father of Gazelle”. Abu Dhabi is the largest and richest emirate – a modern, luxurious – it attracts many tourists from all over the world. The village was founded in the 60 years of 18 century and in 1795 it became the seat of the rulers of Abu Dhabi emirate. Interest is the exquisite architecture of modern buildings and skyscrapers. Its long coastline – sheltered southern bay, extending from the base of the Qatar Peninsula in the west to the border with northeast emirate Dubai is a place where previously well-developed hunting for pearls. When that industry declined, oil discovery in the Southern Gulf revived the economy and revitalizing the prehistoric traditions of Abu Dhabi, namely bath oil instead of water is why the Arabs are black hue of its oily skin. In 1962 Abu Dhabi became the first Immer, which exports oil from Intel Shaifch deposit. Abu Dhabi is home to oil companies and embassies of the Emirates – this whole business is focused on the United Arab Emirates.
Sometimes, the capital of United Arab Emirates remain in the shadow of the vaunted brother Dubai, but Abu Dhabi actually have something to impress their guests. From here begins the history of the modern state and here is the seat of power. Many may be called Abu Dhabi soulless city, wrapped in glass, steel and concrete, but its pace is much more lively and the most populated cities on Earth. Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world. Its wide avenues, skyscrapers almost space height and shape, bridges and facilities – it shows that Abu Dhabi belongs to another, more developed, richer, more perfect world where there are no impossible ideas, but simply requires some more time to make them reality. Whether you visit one of the buildings will bake on the beach or a walk along the coastal boulevard, in Abu Dhabi and the magnificent perfection will make you believe in metchite.
Abu Dhabi is not just a set of ultra-modern, mind-boggling svrahtehnologichni and strange buildings. Amid all the well-known brilliance and splendor rise and several monuments to the real cultural value, whose visit will be a pleasure for the eyes and soul. Spectacular, awesome, great – these are words that can describe Mosque Sheikh Zayed – the largest in the United Arab Emirates and third largest in the world (after those in Mecca and Medina, according to data of the General Secretariat of the Islamic countries ). Located between the bridges and Mata Mustafa Abu Dhabi and is named for the founder and first president Sheikh Zayed country bin Sultan Al Nahayan, whose remains lie in it. White magnificent edifice built of marble (from Macedonia supplied) rises on an area of over 22,000 square meters, has four minarets, tall as 107 meters and can accommodate about 40,000 pilgrims. Carpets in the central prayer hall of the mosque are hand crocheted from 1200 Iranian women, many of the murals are hand painted in China, and materials and most other components of the mosque come from Greece, Iran, Italy and Germany. The central dome is the largest in the world (87 meters high and 32.8 meters in diameter). Total domes are 82 and in the courtyard were erected in 1048 columns. Although construction of the Mosque Sheikh Zayed “begin at the end of the 90 gogini it was completed only in 2007 (after the death of Sheikh in 2004) and is open to visitors from Abu Dhabi in 2008 as a new as a city with history. Therefore one of the most important attractions is its castle fortress “Al Hosn”, also called the White Fort. This is the oldest historic building in Abu Dhabi, built in 1793 served as the official residence of the former ruling families, and after extensive renovation in 1983, the function of the Cultural Foundation, which houses a museum with traditional exhibits and many historical photographs. Located in the city center and carry out their functions (of the palace and seat of government) until 1966
In Abu Dhabi hotels are endless. But perhaps the most distinctive among them, in true luxury and royal splendor, is “The Emirates Palace”. Sedemzvezdniyat like a castle hotel is one of the most popular places in Abu Dhabi, where cultural events take place. The building has a dome 114 (with a height of 60 meters), many of the rooms are lined with marble and gold as the central spaces and balconies. Lavish gardens, fountains and covered with palm trees, will entice you to dive among the peace and bliss. Moreover, without being guests of the hotel – all the facilities of “The Emirates Palace” are freely open to all. And talk about strange hotels and entertainment areas, the Abu Dhabi very popular, especially for maniacs of motorsport is Yas Marina Hotel. What makes it unique? This is the first newly built hotel in the world, upgraded track on the Formula 1. Situated on an area of 85,000 sq.m (covering the track and port), 12 floors, it is extremely impressive and massive mix of steel and glass that is illuminated at night in red – blue lights. More recently, Abu Dhabi is famous for another high-tech architectural wonder – skyscraper Capital Gate, which was recognized by Guinness as the most inclined building in the world, displacing the Tower of Pisa emblematic of its first position. 35 floors of the Capital Gate soar to a height of 160 m by 12 th floor of the building is tilted dangerously to the west angle of 18 degrees. It is part of the National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi – the largest in the Middle East, which is used by multiple orientation and the territory of which houses many less commercial and cultural sites.
In Abu Dhabi you should see more: Bridges and Mustafa Mata, which opens an amazing view, coastal boulevard “Corniche”, walking with a wheel, roller skates or on foot, port and international airport
In Abu Dhabi it is difficult to say what is and what is remarkable – part of the overall infrastructure of grada.Grandioznite malls, hotels, commercial, administrative and public buildings – all with such magnificent dimensions and contemporary design that ordinary tourists will be lost for words. A trip there is usually related to very preliminary plans, especially in financial terms. But you thought that this may be only preliminary attitude of tourists, built on the difference between the Arab world and Europe, for example? United Arab Emirates may be the country where the impossible become real if present borders, but they are also a popular destination that exists and develops precisely because of tourists.

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