Area Information
Places to visit in Abu Dhabi:
Al Sharia Ladies Park
Only 1 Km away from the Hotel. This Park was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late president of the UAE in November 1995. The park aims at providing the ladies with full comfort and benefits within the framework of the UAE, social habits and traditions through the presence of a 170 meters long swimming pool equipped with all safety measures and systems. It also houses a socio-cultural center including a library containing references in all humanitarian knowledge fields in which English language and computer training courses are held. This center also includes an art shop for manual and artistic works and a health club for different sports and aerobic equipment. It also include a Cafeteria and a group of rest houses and a small zoo for the provision of all comfort knowledge and entertainment means to its visitors.
Al Rahba Hospital
Al-Rahba Hospital is only 5 minutes away from the hotel. It is one of the most prominent hospitals in the UAE, located in its capital Abu Dhabi. It is a government, multi-specialty hospital that fundamentally provides healthcare services to the public. Al-Rahba Hospital is the first public hospital in the United Arab Emirates accredited by Joint Commission International and awarded as “The Best Rated Hospital in Quality Services 2008” among the public hospitals of Abu Dhabi by Health Authority - Abu Dhabi. It is a 163-bed, classified and designed as an advanced secondary care general hospital that delivers a vast array of diagnostic and curative services, which inevitably make it unique from other hospitals in the region. Al-Rahba Hospital is located in the Northern part of the capital city and close proximity to the highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The hospital was officially opened on 16 August, 2003 and effective July 2008, managed by John Hopkins under patronage of SEHA and Health Authority of Abu Dhabi with a mission to provide high quality healthcare that will meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and rest of the country Click Here.
The Yas Marina Circuit
It is the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, about 10 minutes drive from the hotel. The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke, and is situated on Yas Island, about 30 minutes from the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Yas Marina is the second Formula One track in the Middle East, with the first being in Bahrain. A GP2 test race was held to officially open the circuit, which was held a week before the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It will also host the opening event for the Australian V8 Supercars series in February 18-20 2010 Click Here.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Heritage Village
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 Click Here.
Abu Dhabi Ice Rink
It is located at Zayed's Sports City off Airport Road, Abu Dhabi. It takes a few minutes to get there if you're in the main town. It is a must-visit place. It is a greatway to beat the scorching heat of UAE .This attraction has been a massive hit with both local residents as well as tourists, they even have days just for women so, unless you're female, make sure you check the times to avoid disappointment. Be sure to take your kids to the Abu Dhabi Ice Rink for an unforgettable experience.
Marina Mall Tower
It is the second largest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi and the fifth largest mall in the United Arab Emirates. The Marina Mall is very beautifully located in the Water Breaker Area about 1 km. away from the Corniche which is a popular place. The Marina Mall has more than 400 shops with four supermarkets and two hypermarkets. The famed mall sells everything from the smallest pin to the world’s best car. All the international brands are available here and you have a scope for wide selection. The Marina Mall Tower is owned by the National Investment Corporation.
Abu Dhabi Mall
Abu Dhabi Mall is currently the largest mall in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, ahead of the recently renovated, Marina Mall. Abu Dhabi Mall comprises more than 200 stores, including a Cineplex, supermarkets, a large hypermarket (Abu Dhabi Co-Operative Society) as well as a large food court. In addition to the food court, the mall has 40 international food outlets and restaurants located throughout the multi-storied mall Click Here.
The Corniche
The Corniche is a long road that extends almost 6 km or 4 miles from the Sheraton Hotel to the Hilton Hotel. There are several gardens lined all along the Corniche around the coastal boulevard that borders the city. The ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, loves greenery and gardens and fountains are the result of that love. The other important feature of the city is the fountains and can be seen on every intersection of the Corniche. With the modern buildings facing the sea for the background, it is one of the most picturesque sites in Abu Dhabi. Some of the sensational sandy beaches of Abu Dhabi are located along the seafront Corniche.
Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club
The Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club was initially setup in 1993 to form a solid organizational base for the powerboat racing in Abu Dhabi. Since that time the ADIMSC has been the driving force behind the growth of Powerboat racing along with DIMC in the U.A.E and Gulf region as a whole. The ADIMSC has been appointed as a National Authority ...The ADIMSC has been appointed as a National Authority of the U.A.E Marine Sports Federation and now is an official member in Union International Motonautique.The ADIMSC organizes International Championships for Formula One Powerboats, Formula 2000 Powerboat, Offshore Powerboats, Jet Ski, Swimming and Air shows.In addition to the water-sports activities ADIMSC pride itself in being able to host any event from Air Shows, Moto-Cross and School's summer holidays activities Click Here.
Abu Dhabi Islands
Unknown to most the Abu Dhabi emirate is archipelagic, where nearly 200 islands are strewn along its coast. This means island-hopping is a popular pastime among affluent residents who have boats and even for non-boat owners, where public transportation is available. Private tour operators likewise offer similar island-hopping services. Since some islands are presently undergoing major development, access may be limited for sometime Click Here For More Details.
Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club
Celebrities rub shoulders with royalty at the Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club in Abu Dhabi, featuring regular chukka tournaments and major international events from mid-October to April. In addition to the impressive grandstand, which accommodates 2000 people, there is a Clubhouse with an Italian restaurant, and a swimming pool and sauna facilities. And now in use are 6 polo fields and 3 tennis courts Click Here.
Taweelah
Taweelah is a special place in a special time for the region. Plans call for the creation of the largest integrated industrial project in the UAE, around the smelter of the Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone (KPIZ). The project will also be one of the biggest in the Middle East. It will be connected to a new port that will be constructed on land being reclaimed from the Gulf and managed by DP World.
The port will have bigger capacity than the present capacity at Jebel Ali, the Gulf's busiest port in 2007.
The new smelter will feed metal to a variety of new industries at the heart of a new industrial free zone. Other projects on the KPIZ agenda include a world-scale steel mill and an auto-parts industry. There will be a direct connection to the new Abu Dhabi airport 10 kilometres away on the other side of the Shaikh Zayed road.
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Saadiyat Island: A Canvas For Life
Just 500m off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island is poised to become a truly special place. A timeless place born out of collective inspiration, Saadiyat will be a destination experience of rich depth and diversity, uncommon in our modern world. In its essence, Saadiyat is a multi-faceted island destination offering a great variety of attractions to many different people. A buzzing business hub for international commerce; a relaxed waterfront home for residents; a cultural magnet for arts aficionados; the home of dazzling architectural icons; a pristine beachfront tourism destination and a focal point for compelling sporting experiences, such as the Gulf’s only tidal and ocean golf courses. It will also be the only place in the world to house architecture designed by five individual Pritzker prize winners. Saadiyat Island will be an irresistible magnet attracting the world to Abu Dhabi – and taking Abu Dhabi to the world.
This unique place will offer an entirely unique invitation to the discerning traveller. The island is infused with a richness that serves its visitors and residents cultural, social, emotional and environmental rewards. Indeed Saadiyat is positioned to become, an international destination of desire, a flagship for Abu Dhabi, a treasure for the world. Click Here.
