Abu Dhabi welcomes travellers arriving for business or leisure purpose, in to a world of charm, tranquillity and vibrant city life. This unparalleled destination is renowned for its pristine beaches, golfing opportunities, camel and horse riding and even exploring various art and history museums.
There are numerous historical and archaeological sites in order to discover this phenomenal destination that is rich in culture and heritage.
Overlooking the Corniche is the fascinating Heritage Village, a place that should not be missed when visiting Abu Dhabi. It is located close to Abu Dhabi’s Breakwater and lies in close proximity to the impressive Marina Mall.
At the Heritage Village visitors will get the chance to explore how life used to be among the Bedouins who played an important role in the rich heritage of Abu Dhabi. Here visitors can observe the rebuilding of a traditional desert encampment that features a goat’s hair tent along with a campfire with coffee pots. The reproduction of the old well and irrigation system, ancient fishing villages, mud-brick houses and bazaars can also be viewed here.
Another fascinating feature at the Heritage Village is the creating of traditional pottery, metal work and weaving executed in several workshops. Traditional craftsman even offer visitors the opportunity to try their hands on these special skills. The spice shop located within the Heritage Village is able to bring out the culinary senses of the guest and the souvenir shop selling local handicrafts gives the visitor the chance to take home a typical Abu Dhabi treasure. The mini museum positioned on site is ideal to discover many local artefacts such as jewellery, diving tools, weapons and much more.
Visitors will find that a visit to the Heritage Village will take them back to the rich past of Abu Dhabi. Staying at a nearby hotel in Abu Dhabi UAE such as Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi lets visitors relax and explore this unique attraction at ease and helps make the entire visit much more exciting.