Discover Emirati Culture with Cheap Holidays to Abu Dhabi

A holiday spent in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), gives you the chance to explore its wide range of offerings. This city is also the Abu Dhabi Emirate’s capital. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest of all seven emirates of the country. Archaeological excavations carried out in the areas surrounding Abu Dhabi have revealed that the region has been inhabited since the 3rd millennium BCE. The discovery of fresh water became the reason for migrations of the Bedouin tribes in the late 18th century and one of them was the Al Nahyan family. In recent times, this is the ruling family of Abu Dhabi.

Your cheap holidays to Abu Dhabi would allow you to explore many of the cultural attractions that the city has to offer. One of them is Bait Al Oud, a musical facility that plays an important role in preserving and sharing some valuable knowledge of Arabian musical instruments. It was established in the year 2008 and is dedicated to the study and preservation of songs and the techniques associated with 'oud', which is an Arabic stringed musical instrument. Certificate courses in this musical instrument are also conducted at the facility.

During your cheap Abu Dhabi holidays, you'll be delighted to visit the Qaryat Al Torath Heritage Village, which is located in Al Ain's Ain Al Fayda district. The heritage village features 32 stalls that appear like the traditional markets or 'souks' found in this part of the world. You can explore handmade items like perfumes, clothes, products made using date palms, and spices. Visitors can also watch the Bedouin women at work while getting around in this heritage village. You'll have plenty of opportunities to savour traditional tea, sweets, and other Emirati foods during your visit to Qaryat Al Torath. It opens every day at 9:00 in the morning and closes at 10:00 in the evening.

While enjoying your Abu Dhabi holidays, don't miss visiting the Currency Museum. The excellent range of exhibits in this museum takes visitors through the journey of UAE’s formation until recent times with the help of coins and paper notes. Historic Saudi Arabian riyals, Qatari riyals, and Indian rupees are also included in the collection. This museum was opened in 2013, marking 40 years of the UAE Central Bank. You can also have some interesting insights into the days when the dirham was introduced as the official currency of the UAE and the first series of notes were issued.

Miraj Islamic Centre is yet another fascinating place worth visiting while exploring the cultural delights of Abu Dhabi. It has museum-like displays that contain Islamic artefacts sourced from many countries, such as India, Syria, Egypt, Russia, Iran, and Iraq. You'll find some brilliantly-woven silk textiles and carpets while exploring the displays. The collections also include vases engraved with Arabic calligraphy, jewellery, miniature paintings, and marble pieces. Miraj Islamic Centre also has a complimentary pick-up and drop-off service for its visitors arranged from the hotel where their stays have been arranged.

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