ABU DHABI by Olga Patricia Orrego Vélez

ABU DHABI by Olga Patricia Orrego Vélez

It's the capital of Homonyms Emirates. It is the second most populated city of United Arab Emirates. It's the headquarters of the government and home of the royal family Emirati. This is one of the most expensive cities of the World.

Their flag are red and white. The official currency is the dírham, the change is 4,5 dirhams per euro. Abu Dhabi's culture is firmly rooted in Arabia's Islamic traditions. The national dress for men is kandura and for women is abaya, a long black robe.

The most food are prepared with beef, grains and milk products. The traditional dish is “Ma'louba”, rice dish with meat and vegetables cooked. Others popular dishes are Harees, Fala-Fil and Tahini.

During the year the weather is sunny. From June to September the weather is warm and humid, the temperature is around 40 °C. From October to may the time is nice and the best time to visit. January and February are coolest months.

You can do many things in ABU DHABI.

You can visit The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme park.  Go to The Majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, while you are learning about Abu Dhabi’s culture and religion and then take a walk  at the peaceful Liwa desert.