Falcon Hospital
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the first public institution to provide veterinary care services exclusively for falcons. It has become the largest falcon hospital in the United Arab Emirates with an approximate 110,000 patients since its opening; 11,000 falcons are received annually for examination and treatment.
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Heritage Village
The ideal place to experience the traditional aspects of the desert way of life and immerse yourself in the time capsule that brings to life a market, mosque and camp of pre-modernized Abu Dhabi. It also offers an interesting insight into the Emirate's past and has public workshops where artisans demonstrate traditional skills such as metalworking, pottery, weaving and spinning.
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Qasr Al Muwaiji
This is the home of generations of the Al Nahyan family and the place where Sheikh Khalifa was born in 1948. The archaeological gem now offers visitors a variety of historical and traditional experiences associated with the site, including oral narratives of significant moments in Sheikh Khalifa's life from his early childhood, leadership and his national achievements.
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Wahat Al Karama
This site is a permanent tribute and war memorial to honor the martyred soldiers of the United Arab Emirates and other Emiratis who sacrificed their lives to serve the nation. Here Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's vision of immortalizing the memories of the country's heroes comes to life. It is located between the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
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Union Square
Union Square is a tourist location in downtown Abu Dhabi near Qsar Al Hosn and showcases the heritage of the United Arab Emirates through various sculptural objects such as:
- Arabic coffee pot (Dallah)
- Incense Burner (Mabkhara)
- Arabic watering can of roses (Marrash)
- A fort
- The traditional food covering made from palm fronds (Mechaba)
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Zayed Heritage Centre
Located in a camel-filled Emirati heritage village, this museum is an incredible tribute to the man who shaped the nation. A photo gallery of Sheikh Zayed and the many visiting royalty, regional and international dignitaries, line the walls of the Museum; also filled with personal items like his favorite hunting rifles.
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Held in Madinat Zayed from December 17-28 each year, the festival features a number of heritage events, including:
- Camel beauty pageant
- Saluki (dog race)
- Falcon Racing
- Date Packing Contests
- Milky camel contest
- Nabatí poetry competition
- Photography and cooking competitions
A total of 38 million dirhams are awarded to the 1,400 lucky winners.
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Currency of the United Arab Emirates
The currency of the United Arab Emirates has abbreviations such as AED, DH or DHS.
- Coins: 25 cents, 50 cents, 1 Dirham
- Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000
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- The Shahada - The profession of faith
- Salat - Daily prayers
- Saum/Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan
- Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
- Zakat - Alms
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