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1. MALLING / SHOPPING
MARINA MALL - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
It is the second largest mall in Abu Dhabi and fifth largest in UAE. It has an amazing location in the Water Breaker next to Corniche which is also the major tourist spot in Abu Dhabi. It has hypermarkets and 400 stores that include the top brands such as Gucci, Mont Blanc, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Boss, Chanel, Luis Vuitton, Valentino and Yves St. Laurent, etc. You can also enjoy the musical fountain, cinestar cinema, bowling alley, children's arcade and refresh yourself in their cafe's and restaurant. Very Soon it will have ski slope, snow dome and ice skating rink.
The Mall offers a large parking both open and covered that can accommodate over 1.2 m visitors a month. Currently, they launched a non-smoking campaign which is successfully supported by the visitors. For more info, please visit www.marinamall.ae.
ABU DHABI MALL - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
It is the largest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi which is a property of His Highness Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.With an area of 200,000 square metres, it houses 220 shops both international and local brands in addition to the city’s preferred grocery the Abu Dhabi co-op. It also has family entertainment centers like Cineplex, kid’s edutainment center and a bowling center with several family-oriented activities and promotions are held at the Main Atrium. Mall also has visiting performing artist exhibitions, competitions, book fairs, musical shows, and cultural events featuring traditional arts, crafts and antiques, fashion shows, etc. For more info, please visit www.abudhabi-mall.com.
AL WAHDA MALL - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
This spacious, 1.5 million square feet shopping mall was opened on May 31, 2007 run by EMKE Group which is located in Abu Dhabi City. It has 150 shops including a very large grocery and dry goods store in the basement called Lulu Hypermarket. It has 150 international brands offering fashion, jewelry, electronics, home wares and furniture, superb cafes and restaurants plus state of the art entertainment for all the family. One of its major features is the multi level car parking that accommodates more than 1600 cars with easy access to the mall. For more info, please visit www.alwahda-mall.com.
MADINAT ZAYED SHOPPING AND GOLD CENTER - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a place to buy Gold, Madinat Zayed Shopping & Gold Center is the place for you. It has a total area of 600,000 square foot and is considered as Abu Dhabi's largest mall. It consist of two shopping centers, one has various shops both local and international outlets and the other part is mainly for the gold and furniture. So you can find anything here from gold, textiles, electrical goods, gifts, perfumes, food items, etc.
The Madinat Zayed Shopping & Gold Center is also perfect for anyone going shopping with children as there is a children's center where you can leave your kids with trained staff.
2. CYCLING
As an everyday means of transportation for the locals, cycling has also become a usual leisure activity and a fantastic workout to promote overall fitness. It helps discover new places around you while being environment friendly. In Abu Dhabi, there are several bicycle lanes that allow you to explore the public parks, gardens, and roads of the city.
3. FISHING
Like in other emirates, fishing is not allowed in all areas of the city, unless otherwise guided by a tour operator. Several tours around the city offer half-day fishing trips that will take you to the allowed fishing areas. You can catch hammour, Shari, Kingfish, or the Sailfish, a truly memorable experience in Abu Dhabi.
4. GOLF
Abu Dhabi boasts of its world-class golf facilities that made this emirate one of the major destinations for golf enthusiast. Different courses are designed to be challenging for most golfers. The Abu Dhabi Golf Club is the most popular amongst tourists as it hosts the annual Abu Dhabi Golf Championships, which is part of the European PGA Tour. There are 18-hole and 9-hole courses for different level of expertise, as well as courses that have floodlights to allow players to play well beyond sunset.
5. WALKING
When the temperatures have cooled off in the evening, several tourists appreciate walking as the best way to explore the city. Strolling along Corniche, you will find scenic gardens, swimming areas, refreshment outlets, and other pool of activities. Walking gives you a chance to carefully watch and admire the magnificence of the city’s landscapes and architecture while strolling around your own time.
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