Abu Dhabi is
the capital city of the UAE and sits within the wealthy, vibrant emirate of the
same name – the largest of the seven.
The discovery and export of oil in Abu Dhabi from 1962 has
dramatically transformed the society and economy of this emirate into one of
the wealthiest in the Gulf. Recently the Emirate has embarked on a massive
range of construction projects to equal Dubai.
These include numerous residential and cultural facilities and even a fully
integrated ‘green’ city. To the south lies Al Ain – an area also marked for
major developments in the tourist and residential sectors.
