Abu Dhabi is the name of both the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and is the largest of the seven individual emirates that make up the country.
The U.A.E. was created as a federation and became a unified independent sovereign state in 1971. The area possesses 10% of the world's known oil reserves, making it one of the richest of the emirates and a global, economic powerhouse in its own right.
The region has always been a special venue. But until recently, the emirate remained relatively undiscovered on the international scale. However, today, more and more overseas visitors are experiencing the magic of this unique and captivating destination.
Abu Dhabi offers all the attractions of a top class international resort, combining all year round sunshine and superb facilities for leisure and recreation with the spice and mystique of an Arabian adventure. This is a venue combining old and new traditions, it has something to offer everyone, from the bustle and excitement of a dynamic 21st century city to endless unspoiled beaches, the tranquility of the desert, rugged mountain scenery and lush green oases.
The contrasts are superb, much of the Abu Dhabi emirate is made up of the Rub Al Khali, which is a vast arid desert famous for its spectacular sand dunes. A different world from the Manhattan like skyline of Abu Dhabi city.