subject: Unravel The Mysteries Of Abu Dhabi [print this page] Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, and second largest in terms of population. It is best known for its skyscrapers, lovely parks and global events. This city is one of the richest in the world.
November through February the weather is cool and breezy, making it the best time to visit the island. This is also the time for the Dubai Shopping Festival so you can take advantage of great sales and discounts in the shops. October, March and April are the best months to visit if you are interested in the beaches of this city. You can also get cheap tickets to Abu Dhabi at this time. Months between May and August are the hottest and humidity is unbearable at this time. So unless your aim is sunbathing or shopping, this is not a good time to visit this place.
Flights to Abu Dhabi usually arrive at the Al Ain Airport. Turkish Airlines is one of the international airlines offering very good deals. March is typically the best time for you to obtain cheap airline flights. Lufthansa, Air France and KLM are other cheap flights to Abu Dhabi.
This city has a cosmopolitan, diverse and multicultural society. This is greatly due to the arrival of Iranians, Indians and Pakistanis in the twentieth century. However, despite the diverse society, incidents of ethnic tensions have been minor and infrequent.
Another result of the cultural diversity in the city is its tolerance towards many religions and faiths. Although Islam is the dominant religion, the mosques are accompanied by Christian churches, Sikh Gurdwaras and Hindu Temples. Communities that have faced persecution in other nations have found solace in this city.
Architecture in the city is mainly influenced by Islamic architecture. It reflects the traditional lifestyle and culture of Abu Dhabi's inhabitants. Although simple, building materials were elaborately adapted according the demands of climate and lifestyle. You will get to see houses built of stone guss, fossilized coral and roofs made of palm tree leaves.
The city's culture has been greatly influenced by its beautiful and ancient poetry. This could range from descriptive to narrative, and was themed on chivalry, patriotism, satire, self-praise, love, family and religion. However, the Arabic poetry form has now come under Western influences as well.
This city is known for its Bedouin folk music, and is part of the Persian Gulf khaleeji tradition. Communities of the descendants of East Africans have a special type of music and dance called Liwa. You can enjoy many of Abu Dhabi's unique songs and dances, which have been passed on from generation to generation, and have survived to this day.
