Exploring Abu Dhabi – Emirates Heritage Village

In this post, the latest in our series of posts about Abu Dhabi, we take a look at one of the city of Abu Dhabi’s main tourist attractions, the Emirates Heritage Village.

The Emirates Heritage Village is situated near the Breakwater and is operated by Emirates Heritage Club. Here, you can take a trip back into the past to experience what life was like before Abu Dhabi became a wealthy, cosmopolitan city due to the discovery of the emirate’s oilfields.

The Heritage Village includes recreations of a Bedouin encampment, a souq, a mosque and a barasti (a traditional type of hut constructed using palm fronds). There is a small museum there, where you can see traditional Bedouin costumes, cooking utensils and other items, and you can also ride on a camel or watch a falconery display.

You can watch craftsmen such as glass blowers and weavers at work, and you will also get the chance to buy some of their products in the village’s shop.

In the next post in this series, we will be taking a look at Abu Dhabi’s famous seaside promenade, the Corniche, and some of the beaches nearby.

If you want to find out more about Abu Dhabi, try our Abu Dhabi Overview, which includes general information about Abu Dhabi and the other United Arab Emirates, and our Guide to Abu Dhabi International Airport, which includes useful information for anyone booking flights to Abu Dhabi.

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