Abu Dhabi is the capital of UAE and the largest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. The emirate, which holds 70% of the country’s wealth, is also the largest of the former Trucial States. During the 20th century, Abu Dhabi’s economic flow was mainly from camel herding, production of dates and vegetables, fishing and pearl diving off the coast of the city. Pearl export was the largest source of income of the city until oil was founded in 1958. After the emirates gained independence in 1971, oil became the main source of income and with this, it grew rapidly and emerged into an oil-producing city. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan is the hereditary ruler of Abu Dhabi, and the current president of the United Arab Emirates.
Area & Location: Lies on the Persian Gulf regions, Abu Dhabi borders the emirate of Dubai to its north. Located at 24.4667?Latitude North and 54.3667?Longitude East, the city covers a total area of 67,000 sq. km. The city is located on a T-shaped island. It is home to 1,850,230 people, majority of them are expatriate workers and professionals from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Philippines and UK.
Tourist Attractions: Abu Dhabi, which is marvelously maintained and well-built with many high raising buildings is a popular tourist destination.
Transportation: Abu Dhabi International Airport is the prime access to the city. Private vehicles, public buses and taxis constitute the other means of transport in the city.
Hotels: The hotels located on the fabulous beach have many unique features that attract the attention of the tourists. Those who stay here are blessed with the opportunity to have a glimpse of this large city as well as the magnificent sea through the windows of these hotels. As a business city, people from all parts of the world who reach here stay in these hotels where they can fill themselves with their traditional dishes. Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Hilton International Abu Dhabi, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Hotel, Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Raha Beach Hotel and Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort and Towers are the famous hotels in Abu Dhabi.
Places of Attraction: The numerous high rising buildings in the city itself are a piece of attraction to the tourists. Al-Hosn Palace-the oldest building in the city is its major landmark. Horse and camel rides through the city delights those visiting here. Desert Safaris gives the people the real taste of the city. Abu Dhabi is a modern greenish city with plenty of gardens and parks and fountains. Corniche a 6-km long road, which has several gardens along its sides, is an amazing sight. Liwa Oasis, Rub Al Khali, Jebel Hafit Mountains, Ain AL Fayda Resort, Hili Gardens, Al Ain Museum, and Qattarah Oasis are other interesting points in the city meant to view and learn.