Located in the centre of Al Ain, Al Murabba Fort takes its name from the large, rectangular, three-storey tower that dominates its low walled courtyard. The late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan...
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Symbolising triumph after a battle, the dance of war – al ayyala – combines song and dance. It is considered to embody the UAE’s finest historical and cultural values, and is now performed to...
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Despite the number of Muslims in Abu Dhabi, a lot of people are familiar with the Christian churches that meet in the city block near the immigration department between 17th and 19th Streets and...
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Unlike neighbouring Dubai, Abu Dhabi currently has a relatively small number of high-rise buildings – but there are still a few tall ones dotted along the skyline. Currently the capital’s highest...
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It’s no secret the UAE is a Muslim country; but what if you don’t practice Islam? Never fear –there are plenty of other religions in town, all welcomed by the government. This time: Christian...
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Al Gharbia, meaning ‘western’ in Arabic and formerly known more prosaically as the Western Region, accounts for 83 percent of the total land mass of Abu Dhabi (and 71 percent of the whole of the...
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Abu Dhabi city was planned in the 1970s for an estimated maximum population of 600,000. According to Plan Abu Dhabi 2030: Urban Structure Framework Plan, there were 930,000 people here in 2007 –...
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Music and dance have long been a popular way of celebrating traditional occasions in Abu Dhabi, such as weddings, victory celebrations and pearling expeditions. It’s believed that a professional...
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One of the five pillars of Islam is Salat, the obligation to pray five times a day once a Muslim has reached puberty. The Adhan, or the call to prayer, is an integral part of the Muslim faith; no-one...
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No matter how fastidious you may be, if you live in any city the size of Abu Dhabi the chances are you’ve had trouble with roaches or other bugs. Try these tricks that have worked for other Abu...
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