Once the day’s business is at an end there is plenty to see and do. Head off for a round of golf at a flood-lit, city centre golfing academy, or to the thrills of Ferrari World – the world’s largest indoor theme park with the world’s fastest rollercoaster.Shop in magnificent air-conditioned malls or souk- (market) like, centres. Hire a bicycle and ride Abu Dhabi’s signature Corniche stopping later for a break in the al fresco, garden-style coffee shops.
Or visit Emirates Palace – the world’s most opulent hotel – and take in the Saadiyat Cultural District Exhibition and discover the designs behind the major cultural institutions, all the work of Pritzker-prize-winning ‘stararchitects’ which will bedrock the future of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island.
Beauty parlours and male grooming centres and spas are also part of the way of life and spouse programmes are not complete without the Middle Eastern hammam bath experience – a traditional ‘cleansing’ routine –or a henna session where this ancient natural dye is used to adorn feet, ankles and hands with the most intricate designs. |
