The ‘cultural heart’, capital and centre of Government of the UAE contrasts modern architecture with Arabic tradition. Abu Dhabi is one of the seven sovereign sheikhdoms that complete the United Arab Emirates. Described as the ‘Garden City of the Gulf’ Abu Dhabi, and the island on which it stands, is graced with parks, green boulevards and verdant gardens yet is one of the most modern cities in the world, and capital and centre of government to the United Arab Emirates.
Only 40 years ago, Abu Dhabi was but a mere fishing village, however today, mainly as a result of Abu Dhabi’s significant oil wealth, it is one of the world’s richest cities and fast gaining popularity as a tourist destination.