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