| Translated from the local language, Abu Dhabi means | | | | one can book an entire boat for a duration that you |
| ‘father of gazelle’. In 2007, Fortune Magazine | | | | please. The most traditional form of cruise available on |
| voted the city as the richest in the world and it is also | | | | the Corniche is one that is taken on a local boat called |
| the home of the Emarati Royal Family. With history | | | | a dhow. These traditional boats are beautifully |
| dating back more than 3,000 years, and its roots | | | | decorated and a typical cruise will include a light meal |
| stemming from fishing and nomadic tribes, Abu Dhabi is | | | | as well. The Corniche is home to many attractions, |
| hardly recognizable from when they discovered oil | | | | such as parks, palaces, hotels and fountains. Cruises |
| over 50 years ago. Sunny clear skies are evident all | | | | can be taken either during the day or at night, whilst |
| year through, with the weather being cooler from | | | | during the day one can appreciate all the attractions |
| November to March. Water sports are a great tourist | | | | around, and at night the cityscape is bathed in lights |
| activity on Lulu Island while the surrounding desserts will | | | | makes for some picture perfect moments. |
| capture your heart while you are on safari or give you | | | | A tourist can easily partake in a scenic Corniche cruise |
| some heart pumping action when doing some off road | | | | from the famous Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi that sits |
| driving in a 4WD. Watching camel races or going on a | | | | just along the Corniche stretch. A popular choice |
| camel ride is also another popular tourist activity whilst | | | | amongst Abu Dhabi hotels for both business and |
| in Abu Dhabi. | | | | leisure, guests of this fabulous 5 star hotel will enjoy |
| Another popular activity that tourists partake in is | | | | the great comforts, seamless service and excellent |
| cruises on the Corniche. Prices range from being as | | | | facilities. |
| affordable as AED 80 to luxury liner cruises, where | | | | |