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MARHABA UAE is a new and unique enterprise, aimed at promoting UAE as one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Our goal is to use an online system to help travellers and visitors feel right at home in the UAE. According to Business Monitor International, there is a growth of 9 % in 2012 of international travellers compared to the 8.32 % in 2011. The above figure indicates that there is a

considerable increase in traveller’s coming to Abu Dhabi. Also, the number of tourist visiting the Middle East is expected to grow more than 5% compared to previous year according to reports by United Nation World Tourism Organization. Additionally, it is forecasted by sialme.com, that the targeted tourists to this region is 4.9 million for year 2020 which is a rapid increase from 2.7 million assumed for year 2012. In view of the above statistics and considering rapid growth of international traveller’s to Abu Dhabi, a need of developing user friendly software has been assumed by our team. This software is under development and our team is continuously developing to input innovative interfaces into the product. This product is unique compared to the interface used by Abu Dhabi Traveller’s presently. This product is an application focused in infrastructure of Abu Dhabi Tourism to make them more attractive to travellers. Summarizing the above, we present you an application which deals and provides all the relevant information and helps an international traveller to have everything in place before he makes tracks to its exploration world. To have a preliminary overview of our product please log on to a demo view following the link http://www.marhabauae.com/demo/

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Carpet :
This architectural work of art is one the world’s largest mosques, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshipers.

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Domes :
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque features 80 dazzling white marble domes, approximately 1000 columns, 24-carat gold-plated chandeliers and the world’s largest hand-woven carpet with the most knots.

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SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE :

Learn all about Islam and some UAE traditions with a visit to one of the world’s most impressive, awe-inspiring mosques, the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. It is the most imposing religious and national landmark in Abu Dhabi to date. It is also arguably one of the most important architectural treasures of contemporary UAE society – one of the most beautiful in the world and truly breathtaking – initiated by the late UAE president Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is fondly thought of as the ‘father of the nation’. It is one of the key visitor attractions in Abu Dhabi. The mosque’s first event was the funeral of its namesake, Sheikh Zayed, who is buried at the site. Unlike other mosques in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is open to non-Muslims, who can get an insight into Islam. There are daily complimentary ´walk-in´ guided tours (except on Friday morning for worshippers only) by trained UAE nationals which tell the story of the building of this masterpiece of worship and give visitors an insight into local heritage and traditions.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Library :
A veritable treasure trove for literature-inclined bookworms, the specialised, state-of-the-art library at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre promotes intercultural discourse and interaction by showcasing the powerful continuity and traditions.

15/02/2014

CORNICHE :

The Abu Dhabi Corniche will catch a special place in the minds of all the travelers who get an opportunity to spend a few moments along this picturesque stretch and visiting the Corniche is certainly one of the top ten ‘Things to do in Abu Dhabi’. Located along the north-western shore of Abu Dhabi, the Corniche is marked at one end by the Breakwater which includes the Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi theatre, while the other end is popular for its traditional port and Iranian souk.

The sweeping Corniche, which is a community hub on this island city, is the place for joggers, cyclists, walkers, sun worshippers, bathers or for those who wish to sip a fragrant coffee and watch the world go by. Individual parks are themed and signposted accordingly. The beauty of the Corniche, particularly at sunset, has an almost mystical ‘pull’. Visitors can take advantage of a clean, well-managed, Blue Flag public beach ( the internationally renowned eco-label for beaches and marinas that guarantees clean and safe bathing water ) complete with lifeguards which edges clear, safe waters. Along the Corniche, architecturally inspiring high-rise corporate headquarters create a Manhattan-like backdrop to a public space which is dotted with immaculately kept gardens and fountains.

The Corniche is a long road that extends almost 9 km with a lengthy stretch of beach along it. There are several lush, green gardens lined all along the Corniche. The fountains are strategically placed at every intersection of the Corniche walkways and the entrance. The other side of the Corniche road is famous for star hotels, restaurants and high rise buildings and it is a premium housing location in the capital, offering luxurious apartments for residents.

There is a dedicated parking area further along the Abu Dhabi Corniche on the opposite side of the road with a complimentary bus service to the beach. The newly-refurbished waterfront has got separate sections for families, entertainment events, barbecues, and beach activities.

Corniche Beach Park extends along Corniche Road from near the Hilton Hotel to beyond Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, where you’ll find its main entrance.

Corniche Pedal Power : A fun and healthy way to tour the Corniche is to hire a bicycle – from mountain bikes for the more adventurous, city bikes, which can fit two or three passengers on the back and even specially designed bikes for ladies wearing abayas.

The latest addition to the Corniche entertainment options is a permanent wakeboarding ‘Beginners Park,’ developed by Abu Dhabi Municipality in conjunction with Flash Entertainment. This state-of-the-art park is open to the public daily from 12:00 – 18:00 and is free to use. Wakeboarding experts are on hand to assist enthusiasts with taster lessons and top tips for catching the waves.

Eastern Corniche: Not to be confused with the Corniche on the extreme north of the island, the Eastern Corniche, or New Corniche as it is also known, has a pristine stretch of immaculate lawns, dotted with ornate shelters and large wooden tables, and comes alive as families gather for evening and weekend picnics. Well lit and clean, it is especially busy on winter nights. This is a great place for bird watching and fishing, with the waterway and mangroves bordering one side of the park.

Getting in to Abu Dhabi Corniche:
International travelers can choose from three international airports located within the United Arab Emirates to reach the Corniche located on Abu Dhabi Island. Abu Dhabi Corniche is just 40-minutes drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 100-minutes drive from Dubai International Airport, and 140 minutes drive from Sharjah International Airport. Travelers coming from Dubai can either go through Yas Island to drive straight to Corniche road or cross Sheikh Zayed Bridge (or Maqta Bridge) to reach the Abu Dhabi Island. Once you reach in the Abu Dhabi Island, go ahead for Tourist Club Area where number of hotel accommodations are available or directly jump to Abu Dhabi Corniche Corniche road is the 1st Street in the capital.

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A tour of the UAE capital usually takes in everything from the evolving skyline to sandy shores and iconic buildings. A stroll along the Corniche will give you a glimpse of everyday Abu Dhabi life and the chance to savour some picturesque scenes. The capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an intriguing mix of the past, the present and an exciting future.

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ABU DHABI :
Abu Dhabi’s tourism offering is interwined with its rich culture and heritage and an increasingly flourishing local and regional arts scene. It is an offering which is constantly being refined and expanded with an underlying theme of delivering experiences to enrich the lives of its residents and valued visitors alike. Abu Dhabi have been blessed with a geographic diversity that allows you to explore natural islands, vast deserts, all the conveniences and luxuries of a modern capital city, cooling oases and sweeping, pristine beaches. There is now much more than ever to see and do in Abu Dhabi at your leisure.
A relatively short time ago, Abu Dhabi emirate was little more than an empty, albeit beautiful, desert inhabited by nomadic tribes, with a sprinkling of villages around the more fertile oases. The economy was based around pearl diving, fishing and date palm cultivation. Meaning ‘Father of the Gazelle’ in Arabic, Abu Dhabi was founded when a young antelope led a wandering tribe to fresh water, on an island with no more than 300 palm (‘barasti’) huts, a few coral buildings and the Ruler’s fort. This simple island settlement has since been transformed into the modern, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi and the high-rise capital of the United Arab Emirates. The discovery of oil in 1958 brought radical change to the emirate and its population, its revenue was wisely invested which led to a complete turnaround in Abu Dhabi’s fortunes. Thanks to this new found wealth and the strong leadership of the late UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the emirate prospered and developed, with an infrastructure built virtually from scratch.
Growth :
While recognising the success of the oil sector, Abu Dhabi is working hard to reduce its reliance on hydrocarbons and to broaden the emirate’s economy. Investment in infrastructure, tourism, transport, health and education is ongoing and in line with the government’s 2030 plan. Tourism is playing an integral role in this economic transition. Major new attractions are being progressed along with luxury resorts, desert retreats and business hotels.
Tourism :
With natural islands, more than 400 kilometres of pristine coastline, tranquil oases, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, modern cityscapes, rocky, mountain-like heights, and awe-inspiring deserts, Abu Dhabi offers a diversity of experiences. It is also preserving and leveraging its rich cultural heritage so that people can share in a centuries-old history and its traditions, many of which continue today. You can tour former palaces, forts, one of the world’s largest mosques, renovated oases, desert camps and experience falconry, camel trekking and Arabia’s famed hospitality. Abu Dhabi’s attractions are equally diverse. The emirate’s tourism industry is managed, regulated and promoted by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), which operates a world-class hotel and hotel apartment classification system that ensures visitors’ accommodation expectations are met. It also certifies and trains tourist guides to deliver memorable and informative guest experiences. Abu Dhabi also hosts many major international events. These include a PGA golf tournament, a gourmet food festival, EidFests, a summer family carnival, heritage festivals and art exhibitions. This is a destination that will intrigue, captivate and entice you to return again and again.

ARABIAN HORSES : Stunning white Arabian horses can be hired to enhance an evening. The Arabian horse is as much a part o...
07/02/2014

ARABIAN HORSES :
Stunning white Arabian horses can be hired to enhance an evening. The Arabian horse is as much a part of Arab tradition as the camel or falcon. Today, great efforts are made to preserve the true character of the breed, and the Arabian Horse Society in Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of this effort. Horses with characteristics similar to the modern Arabian horse have been documented in the Arabian Peninsula as far back as 2,500 BC. They are therefore one of the oldest, if not the oldest, breeds in the world. In a harsh desert environment, the weaker animals were weeded out of the breeding pool, and those remaining were honed by centuries of warfare. Arabian horses were introduced into Europe via Spain in the first century AD and interbred with the native Andalusian and other Iberian breeds. Arabian bloodstock subsequently provided the foundation of the European and North American thoroughbred industry.

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION :National Day is celebrated from 2 December each year in UAE for two days or more (usually the...
07/02/2014

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION :
National Day is celebrated from 2 December each year in UAE for two days or more (usually the 2nd and 3rd). It marks the UAE's formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties which ended on December 1, 1971 and the eventual, federal unification of the seven emirates in 1971 which combined to form the modern-day country, headed by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the federation's first president. It features live concerts and entertainment as the city literally comes alive with joyful and exuberant celebration. Buildings are decorated with thousands of lights, which illuminate the city with brilliant colour. People bring snow sprays and paint sprays in order to celebrate the national day. They spray it on each other and on cars. Many malls in the U.A.E decorate the malls and sell souvenirs and items related to the National day. Schools in the UAE celebrate National Day by holding national events and celebrations where local children will dress up in the cultural "thoub" and "kandoora" and perform the "youlah" and folkloric dances and organize cultural contests. In some schools they give a holiday in Abu Dhabi, the country's capital, and celebrations are held in the city's Corniche in which people arrive in decorated cars marking the history of the nation. Shops would sell house decorations such as flags, to help show the people's spirit across the country. All the emirates in the U.A.E have grand celebrations.

SHEIKH ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN :Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the late UAE president, founder and former rule...
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SHEIKH ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN :
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the late UAE president, founder and former ruler of the UAE. He is fondly thought of as the ‘Father of the Nation’. Sheikh Zayed was determined to bring the Emirates into federation. He was considered a relatively liberal ruler. The picturesque Al Jahili Fort is one of the UAE’s most historic forts and is the birthplace of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Al Ain Palace Museum built in 1910, was once his home and was a hub of political life. The palace is now a museum with a large collection of material about the ruling family.

BEACH : People can spend a morning at the beach. The beach is popular with locals and is used for fishing and swimming. ...
07/02/2014

BEACH :
People can spend a morning at the beach. The beach is popular with locals and is used for fishing and swimming. It’s great for waterfront picnics. Explore pristine beaches, swim and snorkel in crystal clear turquoise waters, and keep a camera ready for your chance to take a snap. It includes kite surfing, surf sea kayaking, power-boating, jet skiing, wakeboarding, beach volleyball and beach football. Visitors can take advantage of a clean, well-managed, clear, safe waters. The water is practically untouched, perfect for a morning in the sun and for swimming. Visitors should dress modestly when in the beach. Leave the bikinis and shorts for the beach. Displays of affection are best left to privacy. All these hundreds of kilometres of coastline are gradually being developed for visitors.

HENNA : Henna artists will be eager to demonstrate the intricacies of their ‘art’ and the history of a tradition which e...
07/02/2014

HENNA :
Henna artists will be eager to demonstrate the intricacies of their ‘art’ and the history of a tradition which emerged from a desire to celebrate festive occasions. Using henna to decorate the skin is very popular with female . Henna is a plant dye that has been used throughout the Middle East for centuries. It is used on women’s hands, feet and hair. Generally, Arabic henna features large, floral patterns and these ‘tattoos’ are painless and wash off in a week. The dye comes from the leaves of the henna tree, which are dried and ground. Water is then added to form a paste. Henna’s decorative purpose varies from culture to culture, but its most popular use is as make-up for bridal parties. In some cultures, men may use it as well, typically for more symbolic purposes – masculine designs are simple and small, and traditionally applied to the feet.

CARPETS : UAE is the place to buy high quality, good value carpets and rugs. You can find carpet shops in all the major ...
07/02/2014

CARPETS :
UAE is the place to buy high quality, good value carpets and rugs. You can find carpet shops in all the major malls or go direct to the carpet souk where you will find rows of shops with their colourful rugs on display. Buying a carpet can be a fascinating experience; most carpets originate from Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, China and Central Asia, and come in an exquisite array of designs and colours. To ensure you are buying the genuine article at a good price, it is advisable to learn a bit about carpets before making your final decision. Visit a number of shops to get a feel for price, quality and traditional designs. As a very rough guide, the higher the number of knots per square inch, the higher the price and the better the quality. Silk is more expensive than wool, and rugs from Iran are generally more valuable than the equivalent from Turkey or Kashmir. Check also whether the carpet was made by machine or hand; handmade carpets are never quite perfect and the pile is uneven, yet they are more valuable than their machine made counterparts. Carpet salesmen will happily offer plenty of advice and can usually be trusted; just don’t feel pressured into buying simply because he has unrolled over 30 carpets for you. Most importantly, don’t forget to bargain - it’s all part of the game and is expected. Some of the sellers will make up Arabic majlisstyle cushions for a very reasonable price.

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