| Abu Dhabi is the more sedate partner and | | | | and salons are also part of the package that one |
| neighbour of Dubai. With the threat of oil finishing | | | | may find in the malls of Abu Dhabi. Two of the |
| in 2100AD, this city is just hitting its stride. | | | | biggest retail establishments that can be found in |
| Towers of steel, luxury hotels and resorts, spas, | | | | the city include the Marina Mall, Al Ain Mall and Abu |
| shopping complexes, traditional markets, | | | | Dhabi Mall. |
| amusement parks and a host of other ways and | | | | For an authentic and traditional means of shopping, |
| means of enjoying oneself can be found in this | | | | visitors can venture towards a souk. A souk is |
| city. | | | | what the Arabian world refers to as a traditional |
| What was once a mere fishing village over 50 | | | | market. There are many such markets found |
| years ago, Abu Dhabi is hardly recognizable. Yet | | | | across the city, selling items such as sheeshas, |
| the city still values its traditional ways and is | | | | spices, electronics, incense, local handicrafts, gold, |
| deeply grounded in its religion. Shopping is always | | | | silver, brassware, antiques, clothing and carpets. |
| a pleasure in a new city, and this one offers | | | | The noteworthy souks that are a must to visit |
| several opportunities to appease the appetite for | | | | are Al Meena Souk, Iranian Souk, Old Souk and |
| a great bargain, an exotic item or preferred | | | | Central Market. |
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| The malls of Abu Dhabi are filled to the brim with | | | | Hotel Abu Dhabi combines the comforts |
| retailers who sell everything from a pair of | | | | necessary for a pleasurable holiday, and the |
| designer socks to the latest fashions. Providing | | | | necessary facilities that business travellers on the |
| visitors with an overall experience, the malls also | | | | go will need. Popular among hotels in Abu Dhabi, |
| host a variety of cafés and restaurants that | | | | Shangri-La Hotel Abu Dhabi offers warm |
| serve anything from local delicacies to international | | | | hospitality and splendid accommodation in the city. |
| favourites. Cinemas, bowling alleys, game zones | | | | |