Abu Dhabi (emirate)

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[[file:WV banner Abu Dhabi shoreline.jpg|1280px|Halal Explorer Emirate of Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is the largest and richest emirate of the United Arab Emirates.

Other Muslim Friendly Cities in Abu Dhabi Emirate

  • Abu Dhabi (Arabic: أبو ظبي‎‎) – The eponymous capital.
  • Al Ain (Arabic: العين‎‎) – Oasis in the desert and the second-largest city.

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Introduction

Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates and the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It occupies an area of km2 267000. Its long coastline and the shallow waters of the Southern Gulf, extending from the base of the Qatar Peninsula in the west to the border of the emirate of Dubai on the north east, was once the world's best waters for pearling. When the pearling industry declined, oil discovery in the offshore oilfields of the Southern Gulf revived the economy of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi was also the first emirate to export oil from the Umm Shaif offshore field in 1962. On the land, it stretches south to the oases of Liwa where some of the world's largest sand dunes can be found and east to the ancient oasis of Al Ain. This makes Abu Dhabi the largest as well as the most populated of all the emirates.

Travel to Abu Dhabi Emirate

Both Abu Dhabi (IATA Flight Code: AUH) and Al Ain (IATA Flight Code: AAN) have international airports, although Abu Dhabi's is by far the larger and better-connected of the two. Coming in via neighboring Dubai is also a viable option: it's kilometers 170 from Dubai to Abu Dhabi city and kilometers 100 to Al Ain.

Getting around in Abu Dhabi Emirate

Taxis are the preferred method of travel. They are affordable and have been replaced with a national service. fares start from approx USD1.50 and can take you from one side of the city to the other for less than USD 17.

Sightseeing Tips

What to do as a Muslim in Abu Dhabi Emirate

  • Desert Safari trips are an exhilarating experience. You must book ahead, but this can often be done as late as the day before, by your hotel receptionist. The whole event normally starts late afternoon. You will be collected directly from your hotel The trips vary slightly but normally you arrive back to your hotel in the evening around 22:00. Most packages include an exhilarating drive over the dunes by an experienced driver in a 4x4 vehicle, a short camel ride, delicious Arabic buffet and Belly Dancer. Note that the belly dancer is normally included only if there are enough of you in your party so enquire at the time of booking.

Halal Food and Restaurants in Abu Dhabi Emirate

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Where to stay

Hotels in Abu Dhabi used to be half the price of those in Dubai but no longer, with many hotels charging above 500 dirham per day. However, all are well-tended and host to first class restaurants, pools and other high-end hotel facilities.

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