Abu Dhabi Before the Oil

Abu Dhabi in 1957, before oil was discovered.

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE MUBADALA WORLD TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP OR A SIGNED RACQUET

Are you on Facebook? Become a fan of Etihad Airways on Facebook and enter the contest to win a pair of tickets to the Mubadala World Tennis Championship or a racquet signed by David Ferrer.

Last Chance to Book Cheap KLM Tickets to the Middle East

Until tomorrow (11 December) you have a chance to book cheap tickets to 11 KLM destinations in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf.

Depart from Amsterdam and travel in the period between 1 March and 15 June 2013.

Alitalia Starts Direct Rome - Abu Dhabi Flights

Alitalia starts flying from Rome to Abu Dhabi

(UAE)

Alitalia (AZ), Italy’s flag carrier and Star Alliance member airline) has started direct flights from Rome to Abu Dhabi (UAE).

Etihad Airways Launches Wi-Fly Inflight Internet and Mobile Connectivity Service

Today Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways launches its new Wi-Fly inflight internet and mobile connectivity service. The new service is powered by Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite.

Customize Your iPhone with an Abu Dhabi Picture

iPhone case - Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

 Personalize your iPhone with an image of the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The custom cases by CaseMate are available for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4/4s.

Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM Unveil New Codeshare Partnership

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM have signed a new agreement to codeshare on flights across the airlines' networks. The new codeshare agreement is seen as the first step of a much wider strategic partnership which will commence on 28 October 2013.

Welcome to Abu Dhabi but Behave Yourself




Pamphlet with behavior guidelines for foreign tourists by the Abu Dhabi tourist police.

 

The emirate of Abu Dhabi welcomes foreign tourists with a set of behavior rules.

Abu Dhabi has come up with a booklet called Advice for Tourists which is available in twelve languages- Arabic, English, Russian, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Urdu and Hindi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.

The entrance to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and view of the mosque's largest dome.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. The mosque was built by the late president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Sheikh is buried on the grounds of the mosque.

The mosque is really huge. It can accommodate up to 40.000 people. The main hall has a capacity for 7.000 people. The mosque is open for muslims as well as non- muslim visitors.





The mosque from a distance, showing the many domes and minarets.

Inside the Sheikh Zayed Mosque In Abu Dhabi

Inside the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi - adhan (prayer clock). There are ten of these clocks in the building. They show the muslim prayer times.

Etihad Airways Sales Jump

Etihad Airways

While most European and US airlines are struggling, Abu Dhabi- based Etihad Airways is doing pretty well. The airline saw sales jump by 28 precent to USD 989 million in the first three months of 2012. Reassured by the positive results, Etihad Airways goes ahead with the global expansion strategy.

Abu Dhabi Big Bus Tours

Abu Dhabi is not exactly built for walking. You can certainly walk in certain areas, like Corniche Road for example, but the distances are just too big for walking. To explore the city, you might need to take a taxi or rent a car. An alternative way to see the major places of interest in Abu Dhabi is to take a Big Bus tour.

See all of Abu Dhabi's landmarks

Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi

The Marina Mall and the Tower.

The Marina Mall is the biggest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi. It is also one the most visited places in the city.

Bus Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Bus trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi on RTA. Sorry about the dirty window!

During my stay in Dubai, I decided to make a bus trip to Abu Dhabi. The distance from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is about 160 km and a ride on the bus shouldn't take more than two hours.


There is a very good bus service available between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You can take either the Emirates Express or one of the buses operated by RTA (Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority). The buses depart every 30 minutes or sooner, if the bus gets filled with passengers.