Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi News
Gourmet Abu Dhabi expands influence as Emirate builds culinary credentials
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has unveiled the third edition of Gourmet Abu Dhabi, the 16-day annual culinary festival which runs across 13 of the emirate’s fine dining outlets from February 2nd next year and hailed the premium event as the catalyst to its soon-to-be-launched, unique hotel and tourism food and beverage (F&B) outlets classification system.
Abu Dhabi - the new superstar of sport tourism
As the FIFA Club World Club kicks off in Abu Dhabi this week, the eyes of the sporting world will once again be turning to the fast-growing emirate, and the style with which it setting a new benchmark for Sport Tourism.
Golf’s rising superstar signs for Abu Dhabi
Italy’s rising golf superstar, Matteo Manassero, has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (voted “World’s Leading Tourism Board” at the 2010 World Travel Awards), to act as a global golf ambassador for the emirate.
Abu Dhabi continues meteoric rise
The number of guests staying in hotels and hotel apartments in Abu Dhabi in the first 10 months of this year has risen on the same period in 2009. The announcement comes in the same month Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority picked up “World’s Leading Tourist Board” at the 2010 World Travel Awards.
Queen arrives in Abu Dhabi to boost UK presence
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have begun a five day visit to the Gulf as part of a concerted attempt to boost British presence in the region. Landing in Abu Dhabi late last night, The Queen was greeted by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and several UAE ministers.
Abu Dhabi pioneers luxury green hotel construction
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), voted World’s Leading Tourist Board” by World Travel Awards, has begun piloting its new properties’ design and build green hotel guidelines on the planned five-star Resort Hotel of Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort (AWPR).
Abu Dhabi to stage Volvo Ocean Race
Abu Dhabi has the proven capabilities to stage a world-class stopover when the Volvo Ocean Race arrives at its shores on January 1st 2012, according to the CEO of the ultimate round-the-world yachting event.
Vettel takes F1 crown in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel took the Formula 1 title after a stunning display to win the final race of the season at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Third in the standings at the off, the 23-year-old Red Bull driver took pole position and never looked back.
ADTA takes permanent position at Ferrari World
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority has opened a permanent visitor information centre at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme-park. The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi visitor centre is ADTA’s sixth manned booth around the emirate, adding to existing centres at Maqta Bridge, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Emirates Palace, Mina Zayed Port and Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain.
Mubarak Al Nuaimi, International Promotion Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority @ WTA Grand Final 20
Mubarak Al Nuaimi, International Promotion Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
Abu Dhabi prepares for Formula 1 finale
Abu Dhabi has been preparing a series of mouth-watering events ahead of the nail-biting Formula 1 season finale which takes place in the emirate on November 14th. A city-wide programme of events has been organised to ensure fans of all varieties are entertained before and during the season curtain-call.
Ferrari World opening delayed as UAE mourns sheikh
Ferrari fans will have to wait just a week longer for the hugely anticipated opening of Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. The park has postponed its soft launch till 4 November in order to mourn the death of Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the ruler of Abu Dhabi’s neighbouring emirate Ras Al Khaimah.