Visit Major Cultural Attractions With Abu Dhabi Holidays

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A modern and cosmopolitan city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the country as well as the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It instantly charms its visitors with a variety of cultural attractions. A shining example is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which has been beautifully constructed by fusing the Fatimid, Mameluke, and Ottoman styles of architecture. There are many other cultural attractions in this part of the world, which you can explore during your time spent in the city.

One of the cultural attractions you'll get to explore during your Abu Dhabi holidays is Sheikh Zayed Memorial, which is a tribute to the life, values, and legacy of the former ruler, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. During your visit to this memorial, you'll get to know some key aspects of the country's environmental, social, and cultural heritage with the help of art, exhibits, and stories. This fabulous cultural attraction is spread across an area of more than 3 hectares. The complex also includes a sanctuary garden, a heritage garden, ...
... and an elevated walkway. Its major highlight is 'The Constellation', which is a three-dimensional portrait of Sheikh Zayed created by a renowned American sculptor and public artist, Ralph Helmick.

Yet another interesting cultural wonder worth visiting during your Abu Dhabi holidays is the Qasr Al Watan Library. It reflects the country's Vision 2021, which aims to promote and sustain development through human minds. This library is gradually becoming an important place of interest in the country and has been an impressive addition to the emirate's network of public libraries. You can find a vast collection of resources covering various fields, such as history, geography, science, and arts at this place. These are mainly publications that have been collected over a period of 35 years and carefully chosen to meet the requirements of researchers and scholars of all ages.

Don't forget to visit Qasr Al Muwaiji if you are on the lookout for some cultural attractions during your cheap Abu Dhabi holidays. Also called the 'Muwaiji Fort', this is where the current ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was born. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was home to generations of the Al Nahyan family and a place of rule as well. In recent times, it treats its visitors to a variety of traditional and historical experiences with the help of oral narrations. You'll also get to know the chronology of the members of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi and enjoy some interactive activities and performances.

Wahat Al Karama, which literally translates as 'Oasis of Dignity' is another fantastic cultural attraction you can explore while holidaying in Abu Dhabi. It is a war memorial and permanent tribute to the martyred soldiers of the country. This memorial also honours the Emiratis who laid down their lives in service of the nation. It is spread over a vast area of 46,000 square metres and located symbolically between the General Headquarters of UAE's Armed Forces and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.