Much of Abu Dhabi and Dubai is very modern with over the top malls. A great contrast to that is the Mina Port area that has a wonderful fruit and vegetable market and a huge seafood market. I often rode my bike along the Corniche to arrive at this colorful part of Abu Dhabi. ThereContinue reading “Mina Port, Abu Dhabi”
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Qasr al Watan, Abu Dhabi
Qasr al Watan, which means. “Palace of the Nation,” is also referred to as the Presidential Palace. It is where the supreme council and federal cabinet hold meetings. It was not open to the public until March of 2019. Nothing prepared me for the grandeur of this place. The outside is very impressive but whenContinue reading “Qasr al Watan, Abu Dhabi”
Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi
The Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi is spectacular. I am not a big museum fanatic, but this museum is something special. The building itself is a marvel and the spaces within and around the art are pleasant and relaxing. The museum was design to be a bridge between the art if the East and theContinue reading “Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi”
Meeting Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi – A Great Honor
As I listened to him speak with intelligence, knowledge, vision and compassion I could not help but wish my own country had such a leader. I truly felt I was in the presence of greatness that day. I give thanks to the UAE and Khalifa University for that special experience and honor.
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
If visiting Abu Dhabi there are many must see places. The list includes: The Emirates Palace; Qasr al Watan; The Louvre Museum; The Etihad Towers; The Sheik Zayed Mosque
Sheik Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
In ending, I barely scratched the surface of this magnificent place and religion. https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/see.and.do/attractions.and.landmarks/iconic.landmarks/sheikh.zayed.grand.mosque.aspx
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