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M,M2,Fadil Al Shamsi Super Marker Building,Near Al Khawarizmi Continuing Education Center Abu DhabiAn extensive collection of museum-like displays of unique Islamic art pieces sourced from around the Muslim world from places like Egypt, Syria, Iran, India, Iraq, Kashmir and Russia. Displays include meticulously hand woven pictorial and bejewelled carpets, silk textiles, jewellery, marble pieces, Arabic calligraphy engraved vases, miniature paintings and experienced staff are on hand to brief visitors on the history and origin of the pieces and the techniques used in making them. Miraj offers visitors a complimentary pick-up and drop-off service from their hotels as well as welcome refreshments, Arabic Qahwah (cardamom coffee) and dates to groups of over 50 guests.
Warehouse421 is a cultural destination and exhibition space in Abu Dhabi’s port area of Mina Zayed. It takes its name from warehouses that have been transformed to become a platform for artistic expression, understanding, and further development of the UAE’s creative community. As the primary exhibition venue, Warehouse421 will showcase a roster of gallery and artist shows setting the larger stage for creativity throughout the city. The purpose of Warehouse421 is to celebrate art and culture, design and creativity, performance and music, from artists anddesigners based here in the UAE and from around the world, and to let people experience these disciplines in a unique and original space.
Numerous stables accommodate up to 155 horses, while supporting facilities include an outdoor arena made of sandblast - one of the best surfaces to learn and ride on – four surface arenas, 15 sand paddocks, three specialised horse walkers and a 3,000-metre international-standard race track. A huge attraction for visitors is the club’s unrivalled lessons programme. With expert horseback riding tuition for children and adults of all levels, the centre’s riding academy is unlike any other training facility in the UAE in that it offers students of all ages a wide range of riding disciplines to choose from. Simply show up, then saddle up!
Saadiyat Island
Near Zayed Port, Sheikh khalifa HighwayJust seven minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, the 27 square kilometre Saadiyat Island is undergoing a remarkable transformation into a world class leisure, residential, business and cultural hub of global proportions, housing the world's largest single concentration of premier cultural assets. These will include the Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi - all designed by Pritzker prize winners.
Al Maryah Island is an integrated, 114-hectare mixed-use development at the center of Abu Dhabi. Designed with functionality, sustainability and quality as the guiding principles, the Island has been designated as the capital’s first Financial Free Zone and is the city’s international financial center.