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The Ritz in Abu Dhabi Juxtaposes Camel Milk With Cafe Lattes ? And It Works!

The Ritz in Abu Dhabi Juxtaposes Camel Milk With Cafe Lattes ? And It Works!

As one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, Abu Dhabi is a melting pot of cultures full of curious surprises, like the Ritz-Carlton's side by side offering of a cafe latte or camel milk... and, of course, a cafe latte made with camel milk. The curious combo is not only well received, but a healthy, tasty mix that, sadly, will only be available for Ramadan.

There's a place in Abu Dhabi where now you can order up milkshakes made with camel milk, locally sourced, of course, in strawberry, chocolate, date, banana or mint flavors. Or an iced camel milk latte.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi Meant to Bring Culture and Arts to Visitor's Hearts

Louvre Abu Dhabi Meant to Bring Culture and Arts to Visitor's Hearts

The drive to bring even more tourists to the flourishing capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, has taken yet another giant leap forward in the form of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Just one of three major projects including the Maritime Museum and Performing Arts Center, the Guggenheim and the Zayed National Museum, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is scheduled to open for tourists in 2015.

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US-Abu Dhabi Pact Makes Entry Into United States Smooth

US-Abu Dhabi Pact Makes Entry Into United States Smooth

There are only so many international airports in the US, and with thousands of flights pouring in from across the world, any stress valve that can relieve the pressure, like the planned development in Abu Dhabi, is a welcome relief from those horrendous lines. With a customs and immigration port in Abu Dhabi, travelers from the region would beat the lines and be able to deboard anywhere in the United States, sans the long wait at airports like the LAX.

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A Taste of Abu Dhabi

A Taste of Abu Dhabi

From a small fishing village in the middle of a distant backwater to the world's richest city and a tourist attraction nearly unrivaled throughout the globe, Abu Dhabi has a rich history and deep cultural roots that have left their mark scattered throughout the city. A taste of Abu Dhabi in the form of tourism will hardly do the city justice, for there is too much to see and learn for one visit to impart.

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Indian Chessmaster Wins Abu Dubai Blitz Championship At 16 Years Old

Indian Chessmaster Wins Abu Dubai Blitz Championship At 16 Years Old

Defeating 81 ranked and 121 total competitors, Suri Vaibhav did the seemingly impossible when at only 16 the brilliant youth won the Blitz Championship of Abu Dhabi's 20th International Chess Festival. Narrowly defeating Vasily Papin in a tie-breaker, the surprising victory was a truly inspirational affair.

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Migration in Dubai: 1,000 Animals Headed for New Home

Migration in Dubai: 1,000 Animals Headed for New Home

For 46 years the Jumeirah Zoo has been one of the many things to see in Dubai, but this summer is likely to be its last. The 1,000 residents are moving towards a massive new facility set to open in 2014, but it's not just an expansion in terms of space. The planned Dubai Wildlife Safari will be like a luxury hotel, complete with temperature controlled holding areas and a healthy surrounding of dense vegetation.

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Abu Dhabi's Park Hyatt Offers Luxurious Deals

Abu Dhabi's Park Hyatt Offers Luxurious Deals

If you've never been to the downright beautiful city of Abu Dhabi, there's never been a better time. The Park Hyatt, famous for its almost sinful vistas and culinary delights, is offering up a host of deals just for you, as there's nothing they'd like more than to make your stay in Abu Dhabi one of the photo books.

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Chess Returns To Abu Dhabi For 20th Year And Counting

Chess Returns To Abu Dhabi For 20th Year And Counting

Let's face it, there's probably nowhere in the world more relaxing to sit down for a game of chess, and for those lovers of the world's greatest game is the 20th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival set to launch at the end of June. Lasting until July 8th and attracting some of the brightest chess players the world over, it's an opportunity to get your game on unlike any other.

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Abu Dhabi's Cabs Cater To All Your Needs

Abu Dhabi's Cabs Cater To All Your Needs

Abu Dhabi is famously luxurious and known to service its tourists with just about everything imaginable, so it's really no surprise that the local Centre for Regulations of Transport by Hire Cars of the Department of Transport has rolled out a suite of handi-capable cars to cater to the needs of the motility impaired. The only real surprise is that it took this long.

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Abu Dhabi Rolls Out Cell Phone App To Ease Navigation

Abu Dhabi Rolls Out Cell Phone App To Ease Navigation

Remember the days before cell phones, where getting lost even in your native country was a nightmare? What about a country with locals who can't speak your language? Well, in Abu Dhabi, there's now an App for that or at least there will be soon. QR encoded road signs will guide tourists through the city, making the once unfamiliar streets into an easily navigated paradise.

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Abu Dhabi Becoming Medical Tourism Attraction

Abu Dhabi Becoming Medical Tourism Attraction

Rosewood Abu Dhabi has taken note of the rising medical tourism trends in the fair desert city and has moved to make life easier. Combining Abu Dhabi's reputation for medical prowess with a 189-room hotel attached to the legendary Cleveland Clinic via a sky-link, Rosewood will bolster the market for travelers and workers alike.

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Abu Dhabi Locks Eyes on Volvo Ocean Race

Abu Dhabi Locks Eyes on Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race has always been an exciting event in Abu Dhabi, but this year the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority is going to make sure the event is of record size and scope. Holding nothing back in their attempts to hype the event and get fans invigorated, the TCA is opening its doors to outside participation to make sure all parties are satisfied.

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Abu Dhabi Hosts Da Vinci's Brillaint Works

Abu Dhabi Hosts Da Vinci's Brillaint Works

What a fitting contrast and unity, to see the great western mind of Leonardo da Vinci on display in one of the greatest Arabic cities, Abu Dhabi. Focusing on the practical aspects of da Vinci's brilliant machines, the exhibit hopes to emphasize the brilliant artist and engineer's forward thinking mind and ingenious creations.

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Abu Dhabi Tourism Growing Ever Stronger

Abu Dhabi Tourism Growing Ever Stronger

It should come as no surprise, but Abu Dhabi is shooting up through the ranks of tourist attractions and will soon surpass even it's biggest regional competitors. With organizations like the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority pushing hard to keep tourists interested, it's almost an expected but still welcome result.

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Abu Dhabi Airport Overrun by People-Pods

Abu Dhabi Airport Overrun by People-Pods

The irresistible drive to catch a moment of rest during a long layover has not gone unnoticed by the minds at GoSleep, who have pioneered a cocoon like sleeping pod in Abu Dhabi for tired travelers to catch some much-needed shut-eye. The sleeping units aren't unique, but certainly startling – startlingly clever, that is.

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Nellie Petrova Serenades Abu Dhabi's Ritz-Carlton

Nellie Petrova Serenades Abu Dhabi's Ritz-Carlton

Appearing everywhere from high class hotels to Hollywood hits, Nellie Petrova has finally found a more permanent performance platform in the form of Abu Dhabi's Ritz-Carlton. There, the illustrious Ms. Petrova will greet guests with her alluring voice and charming features four nights a week.

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Jet-Ski's Catch Attention in Abu Dhabi Beaches

Jet-Ski's Catch Attention in Abu Dhabi Beaches

Hotel residents in many of Abu Dhabi's many beachfront properties may be in for a bit of peace and quiet as new rules against jet ski noise pollution come into action. Fans of the exhilarating machines may be in for a disappointment, but only until “safe zones” have been established, a move that will simultaneously reduce noise and safety concerns for beach goers.

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Waste to Power Incinerator Touts Green Energy

Waste to Power Incinerator Touts Green Energy

A new waste incinerator is converting the heat energy from Abu Dhabi's trash into energy. This is yet another in a long line of efforts that the city is undertaking to bring sustainability and efficiency to the area's environment.

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2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race Heading to Abu Dhabi

2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race Heading to Abu Dhabi

The 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race will be making its way to Abu Dhabi's surrounding waterways. Taking place between December and January, the water might be chilly but the competition will definitely be hot.

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Crowns Winners

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Crowns Winners

The grueling Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has come to a close and the team up of Monster Energy X-Raid and Mini All4 Racing are heading home with the trophy. While the desert might be a tough environment, it was no competition to the cool vehicles used in the race.

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