The history and culture of the United Arab Emirates is as fascinating as its modern day splendour. Many visitors who visit the UAE are desirous of experiencing the history and culture of the country first hand in addition to enjoying its 21 century shopping and life style. For such visitors a visit to the Heritage Theme Park located at the Al Ain Sports Complex on the breakwater in Abu Dhabi would be well worth their while. Al Ain is a garden city with one of the world’s oldest inhabited settlements and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Another way to experience the Emirati way of life would be to stay at a desert resort in Abu Dhabi surrounded by miles of desert dotted with oasis’s. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers regal comfort blended with traditional Arabian culture with the bonus of beautiful desert panoramas to enjoy.
The Heritage Theme Park unfolds the splendor and might of the Emirati culture and history. The United Arab Emirates is firmly rooted in Islamic culture today, certain aspects of other cultures have been intrinsically woven into the web of Islamic culture without harming it. This harmonious blend of cultures can be experienced by visitors to the Heritage Theme Park Abu Dhabi.
The Heritage Village is a living museum showcasing in detail traditional Bedouin lifestyle and other Arab cultures of agriculture, fishing and trading. Tents, courtyard houses, an ancient irrigation system are featured here. Workshops where traditional crafts are demonstrated is another feature here. Visitors are welcome to try their hand at mastering these skills. Souvenir shops sell many things Arab including authentic pottery and exotic spices. An old café, camel rides and falconry are other attractions here.
Two theatres provide visitors the opportunity of watching art shows and enjoying music and poetry readings.
A visit to The Heritage Theme Park is an immersion of Arab culture in all it’s glory.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.