11/22/2018 0 Comments 6 Good reasons to discover Abu DhabiAt the edge of the Orient, this bright destination is starting to shade Dubai. And it's not a mirage. Abu Dhabi has become the flagship destination of the region. We give you 6 good reasons to go there.
With its islands, museums and sumptuous hotels, the other megacity of the United Arab Emirates is about to shade its neighbor, Dubai. In just sixty years, this small pearl fishing village has become an ultra-modern city, bristling with skyscrapers; a kind of New York sand. This meteorological metamorphosis took place from 1958 with the first geyser of black gold. Abu Dhabi became because of the wealth of its subsoil, the Capital of the Federal State, gathering the seven Emirates, under the leadership of Emir Zayed Bin Sultan al Nahyan who became the undisputed leader. Thanks to the oil and gas wealth, this visionary, a political end, modernized his country as big as twice Belgium, at the speed of a sandstorm. It redistributed the profits of the black gold to the population and built roads, hospitals, schools, water desalination plants, making Abu Dhabi a real regional power. This moderate Muslim forever marked this land, and his heritage is immense. His portrait is on the walls of all buildings and a multitude of streets, buildings and monuments bear his name. The UAE celebrates in 2018 the centenary of its birth. It's Zayed year and many festivities are planned. This is definitely the time to go there. 1) Sun all year long One of the reasons for this craze for the capital of the United Arab Emirates is its climate. The weather is good all year round, yet the tourist season extends only from October to April, with milder temperatures approaching 25 degrees in December, January and February. Winter is therefore the season of choice for this escapade in the Persian Gulf. 2) Flight over a hawk's nest To have a global vision of the city, take the height with a floatplane flyover. Head to Marina de Yas, where a hostess, as for a commercial flight, checks your passport and edits you a boarding pass. Our aircraft of ten seats and his Australian pilot, while relaxed, await you on the jetty. After the usual safety demonstrations, the twin-engine starts in a deafening din as you spot where the lifejacket is. It's gone for 30 minutes of a breathtaking show. Nothing escapes you from the city, from its natural or artificial islands, still untouched by any construction, but for how much longer? Everything changes quickly and the towers grow like a tropical forest. We fly over the rounded Louvre dome, the Port, the beaches of the 8km long corniche, the Grand Mosque, the Presidential Palace, the legendary Emirates Palace ... On the way back, a green lung of mangroves unfolds in the middle multiple shades of blue sea. We have the smartphone overheating in front of the show. 3) The Taj Mahal of the Persian Gulf It is one of the largest in the world. It is breathtakingly beautiful and this immaculate Taj Mahal of alabaster was wanted by Sheikh Zayed as a place of exchange between all religions. The goal seems to be reached, since millions of tourists, of different faiths, go there each year. Before strolling in what might be a thousand-and-one-night palace, you must comply with a strict control of your dress code. It is imperative for women to cover their head, arms and ankles. "Descent or not descent", the chopper falls. At the entrance, the guard decides whether you can enter the enclosure. Even a white blouse is not allowed. As a last resort, you can borrow an abaya. We do not jibe with the rules and the scarf that would fly away, you would be worth a muscled call to order. Here, the numbers make you dizzy: 1000 columns inlaid with mother-of-pearl and semi-precious stones, 82 domes, 167,000 m2 of marble, the largest prayer rug in the world (6000 m2). It can accommodate 30,000 worshipers indoors, and 20,000 outside. It is decorated with 7 chandeliers which symbolize the 7 Emirates. 4) An outdoor destination Abu Dhabi is made up of 200 islands and therefore offers many beaches, including the public beach of Saadiyat. All the better. It is the most beautiful and can make beautiful walks over 12 km without breaking the bank (The entrance fee is 6 euros and you can rent chairs, towels and lockers, and practice all nautical sports). 5) The Central Park of Abu Dhabi To take "the cool" (it is pleasant, it is 35 ° to 11 am in early October!) A quick ride in the Mangrove will refresh you. You can practice paddle or kayak on the inlets of this forest on a lake. And if you're lucky, watch birds, flamingos and even dolphins. 6) luxury Hotels This city never seems to sleep, but you must have it! All major international luxury hotel chains are represented but some stand out. Like City Seasons Al Hamra Abu Dhabi offers a great choice of rooms and suites and is rightly popular among travelers for a most comfortable bed! The Hotel boasts 310 rooms and suites, elegantly appointed with modern furnishing and amenities. The spacious units make for a perfect family room with large beds, comfortable furniture and every detail for a relaxed stay.
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