Category Archives: Abu Dhabi

Mini Escapes – Abu Dhabi (city)

Cruising through the desert on the E11 at 140 km/h, it only takes a mere 1-1.5 hours drive to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (city). Often a little more conservative and quieter than Dubai, Abu Dhabi still has many attractions to visit, from theme parks to museums and the glittering palaces. (This is a compilation of several trips over the last few years)

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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This mosque was completed in 2007, and was inspired by Sheikh Zayed’s desire to combine different styles of Islamic architecture. It is one of the largest (if not the largest) mosques in the world, and allows visitors freely. (*The mosque, as are all mosques, is currently closed due to COVID-19). Continue reading Mini Escapes – Abu Dhabi (city)

Al Ain- The Garden City

I decided that it was time to venture out of the city of Dubai and explore some of what the UAE has to offer. So, this morning, Teresa, Cecil and I went on a mini road trip 1.5 hours down the highway to the city of Al Ain, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Al Ain is situated right on the border of UAE and Oman, and is known as the garden city, since it has a huge palm tree oasis and much more greenery than Dubai. It is the only place in the UAE that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with tombs and artifacts dating back as far as 3000 BC. There are many forts in the area, although we were only able to see one of them (from the outside). Continue reading Al Ain- The Garden City