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<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><br />Abu Dhabi is the capital and the largest of the seven Emirates. It’s naturally desert climate and its convenient location in the Arabian Gulf has endowed it with warm seas and cozy beaches. Now Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world. The architecture of its modern buildings and sky scrapers is the finest in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi is one of the safest tourist destinations worldwide. Abu Dhabi city provides to tourist large gardens and parks, green boulevards lining all the streets and roads, sophisticated high rise buildings, state of art communication services and transport, the presence of all international luxury hotel chains, rich shopping malls and cultural centers.<br /> <br /><strong>Old Fort and White Fort <br /></strong></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><br />Al-Hosn Palace, most commonly known as the Old Fort or the White Fort, is the oldest building in the city. Built in the late 19th century, the palace was the residence of the erstwhile ruling family. The interior of the Al Hosn Palace has been renovated and totally modernized. What is noteworthy in the Al Hosn Palace are the courtyard and the tile work over the main or the northern gate. Al Hosn Palace now houses the Cultural Foundation, which run the Documentation and Research Center. Many exhibits are held here displaying traditional artifacts and photographs.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><strong>Iranian Souk Abu Dhabi<br /><br /></strong></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Iranian Souk, Abu Dhabi is an open-air souk located in Al Meena. This market sells goods imported from Iran, including beautiful bedspreads, carpets and hand-painted pottery. Iranian Souk, is a perfect paradise for shoppers. The souk offers - Oriental spices, vibrantly colored fabrics, prized Persian rugs, traditional designs in jewellery, and many more items. This souk believes in combining old cultural traditions with new world courtesies and modern day sophistication. This souk is a reflection of Abu Dhabi's precedent era.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><strong>Heritage Village Abu Dhabi</strong><br /><br />The village is situated in the middle of Abu Dhabi and gives us an insight of the lifestyle and traditions of Bedouin and other culture's. This is a living exhibition on how people used to live before the oil era. Visitor can view mud-brick houses, a traditional mosque, shopping in a traditional market. If you are tired you can take a camel ride. You can also watch a demonstration of the sport of falconry.<br /><br /><strong>Corniche Abu Dhabi<br /></strong><br />The Corniche is a long road that is almost six km long. The road extends from the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort &amp; Towers to the Hilton Corniche Residence. The road is twenty-one miles away from Abu Dhabi International Airport. This is undoubtedly the best road in Abu Dhabi to see picturesque views. Tourists on tours to Abu Dhabi should not miss going a drive on the Corniche, Abu Dhabi. <br /><br />Corniche is renowned all over the Middle East for its spell-bound beauty. Several gardens are lined up along the Corniche, around the coastal drive that marks the boundary of the city. Fountains are present at all the intersections of Corniche of Abu Dhabi make the road all the more beautiful. The lush green gardens and fountains make drive a lifetime experience.<br /><br /><strong>Sheikh Zayed Mosque<br /></strong><br />Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the UAE and the eight largest mosque in the world. It is named after Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan,the founder and the first president of the United Arab Emirates,who is also buried there. The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by both Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture, particularly the Badhashi Mosque in Lahore and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca being direct influences.<br /><br /><strong><br /><br />Al Ain<br /></strong><br />Also known as the Garden City due to its greenery is the second largest city in the Abu Dhabi Emirate and the fourth largest city in the United Arab Emirates. With a population Al Ain is often called the 'Garden City of The Gulf' given the many oases, parks, tree-lined avenues and decorative roundabouts within the city. Al Ain is located in Abu Dhabi, inland on the border with Oman. Al Ain is developing as a tourist destination. The dry desert air makes it a welcome retreat from the coastal humidity of the larger cities. Many Emirati nationals in Abu Dhabi  have holiday houses in the city making it a popular weekend destination for families from the capital city.<br /><br /><strong>Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort</strong><br /><br />Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium opened in 1969 and has since expanded into one of the largest collections of both common and rare animals. Arabian antelope and deer comprise a large area of the zoo. A variety of African antelope, such as oryx , eland , gazzelle and lechwe can be found in the tree shaded paddocks which offer excellent breeding conditions.<br /><br />The big cathouse features lions, tigers, pumas, black and spotted leopards and jaguars. Gorilla and monkey compounds, a reptile house and aviaries are other highlights of the Al Ain Zoo.<br /><br />The zoo is also famous for its research facilities, in particular the ongoing breeding program for endangered native animals. </span></p>
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<p>Open 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00<br />Closed 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00<br /><br /><br /><strong>Al Ain Museum </strong><br /><br />Located in Sultan bin Zayed St, this museum has an extensive archaeological and ethnographical collection, including some spectacular second millennium gold pendants and an important coin collection. Reconstructions of a traditional majilis and traditional life are also very interesting. There is also a large collection of gifts received by the President from visiting statesmen and royalty. The museum houses a reconstruction of the Grand Hili tomb with its rock engravings.<br /><br /><strong>Eastern Fort</strong><br /><br />The Eastern Fort, located within the compound of Al Ain Museum, is the ancestral home of the ruling family. A small fort, it is surrounded by a wall with four watchtowers. Cannons flank the entrance door. The fort is usually kept locked but is open to visitors during museum visiting hours.<br /><br /><strong>Old Prison<br /></strong><br />Near the coffee pot roundabout and Al Ain museum, the old prison gives fine views of this desert city and the oasis. Admittance is hit and miss, but very often the door at the foot of the turret has its padlock off. Take care, though, not to become a modern-day inmate by accident.<br /><br /><strong>Al Ain Oasis</strong><br /><br />This is a huge shady date plantation in the centre of town near Al Ain Museum and well worth a visit. The plantation is divided into small date farms, with permanent access for farmers’ vehicles and for pedestrians. Two small mosques are sited within the palm groves. There is no entry fee.</p>
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