Thursday, 3 July 2014

RIDE AWAY THE BLUES IN ABU DHABI

ABU-DHABI

How to reach there

If you have the adventure bug in you, then Abu Dhabi is the place to visit. This place has year round sunshine and is at its mildest best from December to February. During the summer months from June to September, indoor activities are pursued during the hottest part of the day. There are direct flights from Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi offered by Jet Airways. Ticket prices are around Rs28, 500 in late June.

Getting hold of a place to stay

A fishing village whose inhabitants relied on the sea for their sustenance has now been converted into a thriving metropolis. This metropolis located just off the Southern Coast of the Persian Gulf has now become the new center for international business. In keeping with this, it has a number of good locations to stay for both expatriates who come for work and tourists. This capital of the United Arab Emirates has become one of the richest cities of the world. Its great wealth is evident in the wide variety of its comfortable and lush hotels. For travelers who are looking for budget stay options, there is the Cristal Salam Hotel, located in the bustling eastern neighborhood of Madinat Zayed, at a ten minutes drive from the city center. For travelers who want easy access to the beach without having to leave their hotels, we have the Beach Rotana. Located at the eastern end of Abu Dhabi, this hotel offers both great service and direct access to the beach, which includes the beachside bars and pools. Then we have the Hilton Abu Dhabi for those who want to stick to the tried and tested options. This hotel offers excellent service, well-maintained and luxurious rooms, a beautiful view of the rich west end of the city, and great restaurants and bars. Those travelers who would like to enjoy the views of the city, we have the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. This hotel occupies one of the five Etihad Towers and offers luxurious rooms, excellent dining and the best views to be had anywhere in Abu Dhabi. For those who want a taste of royalty, we have the Emirates Palace which is the undisputed champion in the fields of luxury and pure decadence. This 85-hectare complex features stunning gardens and plazas and gives travelers a taste of living royally.

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Things to do in Abu Dhabi

If you come to Abu Dhabi looking for family friendly experiences, you will not be disheartened. Formula Rossa, Bandit Bomber, Get Funnelled in, Viaggio in Italia, are some of the adventurous rides in this thriving capital of the UAE. One of the best spots to gain an overview of the city, in the truest sense of the term, is at Obvervation Deck at 300, the marble-floored cafĂ© on the 74th storey of the Jumeirah, at the Etihad Towers hotel. Then we have Ferrari World, the planet’s biggest indoor theme park. Then there is the Yas Links Golf Course which is one of the six clubs that allows visitors to pay to play golf and which also has an academy course offering lessons for players of all levels.

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