7 Days UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

7 Days UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Situated on the Arabian Peninsula between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the United Arab Emirates is a fairy-tale of the One Thousand And One Nights. In just a relatively few years the region has been catapulted from the Middle Ages intothe 21st century and it is now an international financial centre within an ancient desert region. It contains seven sheikdoms that are united both politically and economically. Dubai is a wonderful holiday paradise with a romantic desert and a long history in which the past unites with the present. Dubai is the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates and is situated on the north coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Fifteen kilometres from Dubai is the tiny Emirate of Sharjah where life continues according to age-old Arabian tradition. Tourism was once popular on this former pirate coast but the Saudi king subsequently prohibited the consumption of alcohol and thus the tourists stayed away. On the western side of the Hajar Mountains an oasis village developed that contains more than two hundred springs and wells. The oasis was once frequently occupied by Saudi Arabia but in 1974 the International Court Of Justice in the Hague ruled against the Saudi occupation. Today, Oman and the United Arab Emirates share the nine oasis villages of the Buraimi Oasis and live together in peace. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates and means, Father Of The Gazelle, a name derived from an ancient legend. The seventy three thousand square kilometres of the Abu Dhabi region cover eighty-six per cent of the United Arab Emirates and in the 1960's the city had a population of five thousand that has now grown to almost a million. As the oil supplies gradually trickle away the sheiks are becoming increasingly cautious with their spending and the oil boom has now been followed by tourism in this fairy-tale holiday paradise that is full of desert romance.

Let's Shop Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Let's Shop Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Join Cheryll in Abu Dhabi, where a vibrant and colorful style is often hidden by tradition and formality. Watch as Cheryll sandboards down a sand dune and learns that the hijab often covers exceptional fashions. Throughout Abu Dhabi, she finds the best shopping and adventures the city has to offer.

Episode highlights include:

- At Al Motahajiba, find traditional head scarves and Muslim dress as well as glittering party dresses and formal wear for women.

- The Paris Gallery offers fine Arabic Perfume, glittering watches, and other luxury products in an exclusive boutique.

- Find casual Western inspired designs at Bin Al Bilad.

- At Qadar Textile Shop, they offer festive, vibrant textiles from all over the world.

- If exquisite detail is something you treasure, then Al Haraibi is worth a look with its unique fashions and delicious colors.

- Bring home a distinctive formal evening gown to wear out for a night on the town from Al Jumaira.

- Traditional headpieces, clasps, bracelets, and crowns are available at Costarica, a girly-girl's heaven.

BURJ AL ARAB Dubai U.A.E.

BURJ AL ARAB Dubai U.A.E.

The latest symbol of the Emirates, Dubai's Burj Al Arab, is an Arabian tower that extends high into the sky, the only seven star hotel in the world built upon its own artificial island in the Persian Gulf.The hotels exterior is shaped like a gigantic sail bent by the wind, a wonder of hotel design that is without equal.

The sound of water fountains mingles with Arabian melodies and combines to produce an almost meditative atmosphere, while the aroma of incense brings to mind the story of the 1,001 Nights.

This exclusive hotel is mainly frequented by clientele from the oil-rich Gulf States and its long list of VIP.guests is no surprise especially when considering that a nights stay costs between 1,500 and 10,000 dollars!

Created from the inspiration of Arab oil sheikhs, the Burj Al Arab comprises 202 suites on 28 floors and at 321 metres high it is currently the worlds tallest hotel.Its décor includes 2,000 square metres of gold leaf: here it can truly be said that all glisters with gold!

This new symbol of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab, is a truly unique and exceptional world-class luxury hotel of the highest order.

DUBAI United Arab Emirates

DUBAI United Arab Emirates

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EMIRATES PALACE United Arab Emirates

EMIRATES PALACE United Arab Emirates

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ABU DHABI United Arab Emirates

ABU DHABI United Arab Emirates

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Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi U.A.E.

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi U.A.E.

Abu Dhabi is capital city of the United Arab Emirates and due to its immense natural resources of oil and gas has seen much transformation, although age-old traditions are still much respected.

Even so, the city has developed a truly cosmopolitan atmosphere and contains more foreigners than locals. A mighty triumphal gate leads visitors into a fascinating Oriental fairytale world, the Emirates Palace, which has made Abu Dhabi world famous and has also assisted greatly in establishing it as a centre of tourism.

Despite its name the Emirates Palace is not in fact a royal palace but a luxurious seven star hotel of the superlative and, at three billion U.S.dollars, cost more to build than any other hotel ever built anywhere in the world. Both the hotels main building and side wings are crowned by several cupolas, a hundred and fourteen to be precise!

The Emirates Palace has taken Abu Dhabi out of the shadow of nearby Dubai and although further developments are planned nothing will outdo the Emirates Palace!

Vista Point ABU DHABI - United Arab Emirates

Vista Point ABU DHABI - United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi is a perfect example of the awesome transformation of a poor desert emirate into one of the richest states in the world. The capital city of the largest of the United Arab Emirates is like something from the One Thousand And One Nights. The beautiful Heritage Village is situated opposite the imposing skyline of Abu Dhabi on an artificial island just off the coast, Wave Breaker Dam. In traditional small mud huts, various craftsmen demonstrate their skills to onlookers and show off a variety of leather goods and fine glassware. On the edge of the city in the bay of Al-Bateen is Dhow Harbour where the traditional Arabian boats are built manually. One of Abu Dhabis buildings surpasses all others, the legendary Emirates Palace, truly an hotel of the superlative. The cost of creating the Palace was enormous but it is now the source of much well-earned prestige. Almost overnight the Emirates has been catapulted from the Middle Ages into the twenty first century. Next to follow the oil boom is tourism and no doubt Abu Dhabi will make a fortune out of that, too!

Modern Times Wonders EMIRATES PALACE - Abu Dhabi

Modern Times Wonders EMIRATES PALACE - Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is capital city of the United Arab Emirates and due to its immense natural resources of oil and gas has seen much transformation, although age-old traditions are still much respected. Even so, the city has developed a truly cosmopolitan atmosphere and contains more foreigners than locals. A mighty triumphal gate leads visitors into a fascinating Oriental fairytale world, the Emirates Palace, which has made Abu Dhabi world famous and has also assisted greatly in establishing it as a centre of tourism. Despite its name the Emirates Palace is not in fact a royal palace but a luxurious seven star hotel of the superlative and, at three billion U.S. dollars, cost more to build than any other hotel ever built anywhere in the world. Both the hotels main building and side wings are crowned by several cupolas, a hundred and fourteen to be precise! The Emirates Palace has taken Abu Dhabi out of the shadow of nearby Dubai and although further developments are planned nothing will outdo the Emirates Palace!

Welcome to UAE! (United Arab Emirates)

Welcome to UAE! (United Arab Emirates)

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