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Ancient Abu Dhabi – An Insight Into The City’s Captivating Past

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Abu Dhabi has a very long and fascinating history with evidence of settlements from as far back as the 3rd millennium BC. Two of Abu Dhabi’s most significant settlements were the Bedouin of the Bani Yas tribe and the ruling Al Nahyan family who fled from the Liwa Oasis in the 17th century. Everything completely changed when oil was discovered in 1958 and Abu Dhabi transformed into a contemporary city, and now it’s a futuristic haven with dazzling skyscraper buildings. Nevertheless, Abu Dhabi still has ancient charm with many important monuments, museums and historical sites. Traveasy offers an excellent range of cheap tickets to Abu Dhabi from UK , which are available all year round. Below are the top 3 historical hotspots of the city. Heritage Village Heritage Village is a reconstruction of a traditional Bedouin village, allowing visitors to step back in time to Abu Dhabi’s pre-oil past and witness old local lifestyles. There’s a desert area with historical tents and campfires, loca

Dazzling Dubai - Must Visit Attractions For First Timers

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Dubai is the ultimate holiday hotspot and a luxurious emirate in the UAE, home to soaring skyscrapers, mega malls, desert landscapes and year round sunshine, as well as sightseeing attractions and cultural sites. Book cheap flights to Dubai from UK with Traveasy and look forward to planning an epic city break. If it’s your first time in Dubai, then make sure you add the following iconic attractions to your itinerary. Burj Khalifa The Burj Khalifa is an absolute work of art. At 828 metres high, it’s the tallest building in the world, dominating  Dubai’s immense skyline. Even just looking at the architectural marvel is an experience, but just wait until you step inside… There are two observation decks on the building’s 124th floor and 148th floor which allow unrivalled views of the city. There’s also a stylish fine-dining restaurant on level 122 at Burj Khalifa, offering the ultimate dining experience in the clouds.  Dubai Mall & Aquarium Dubai Mall is the world’s largest sh