Author: Christopher M. Davidson
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Keywords: oil, dhabi, abu
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2009-07-15
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0231701063
ISBN-13: 9780231701068

A rising economic power, Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, is poised to become a major player in the fortunes of both Third and First World countries. Abu Dhabi owns more than 8 percent of the world’s oil reserves, has close to one trillion dollars to invest in sovereign wealth funds, and is about to implement a masterful set of economic initiatives that will yield even greater returns.Abu Dhabi has begun to eclipse its partner city, Dubai, in terms of sheer wealth and cultural and infrastructural development, opening the world’s first Ferrari theme park and

Author: DK Publishing
Publisher: DK Travel
Keywords: eyewitness, travel, guides, dhabi, abu, dubai, amp, top
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2009-01-19
List price: $14.00
ISBN-10: 0756639859
ISBN-13: 9780756639853

Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, The DK Top 10 Guides use exciting colorful photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel. Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.

Author: Explorer Publishing
Publisher: Explorer Publishing
Keywords: guide, residents, complete, dhabi, abu
Number of Pages: 430
Published: 2009-07-15
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 994844275X
ISBN-13: 9789948442752

From arriving in the city to making it your home and everything in between, thisindispensable guide is packed with everything new (and existing!) residents needto know about life in AD.

Authors:Mr. Peter J. Whybrow, Professor Andrew Hill,
Publisher: Yale University Press
Keywords: palaeoenvironments, amp, emirate, abu, dhabi, geology, faunas, vertebrates, arabia, emphasis, miocene, fossil
Number of Pages: 594
Published: 1999-11-15
List price: $180.00
ISBN-10: 0300071833
ISBN-13: 9780300071832

This extensively illustrated volume brings together for the first time the results of new research on Arabian continental fossil vertebrates. With information on Arabian paleontology as well as stratigraphic, geological, isotopic, and paleomagnetic findings, the book also discusses the earliest evidence of the genus Homo in the region and the first dispersal of animals from Arabia into Africa and Asia.

Author: Editors of Time Out
Publisher: Time Out
Keywords: time, guides, uae, abu, dubai, dhabi
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2009-11-17
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1846701554
ISBN-13: 9781846701559

Both famous and infamous, Dubai features burgeoning financial districts, waterfront high-rises, and tax-free shopping malls right alongside the serene Gulf coast. But as the city charges into the future, it keeps a watchful eye on its Arabian legacy. Themed hotels and desert resorts celebrate cherished notions of local hospitality, while new art galleries, theaters, and performance venues tap into a newfound thirst for cultural stimulation. Written by knowledgeable locals, Time Out Dubai profiles a wealth of options for the visitor, from haute hotels and elegant restaurants to modest digs and

Author: Gavin Thomas
Publisher: Frommers
Keywords: day, frommer, pocket, abu, dubai, dhabi
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 2010-01-26
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 047072112X
ISBN-13: 9780470721124

Frommer’s Dubai & Abu Dhabi Day by Dayis a full-colour, practical, accessible book for sophisticated travellers who want to make the most of their stay. This guidebook helps visitor plan special-interest tours in Dubai, Arabian heritage, spas, and more as well as day trips to Sharjah, Al Ain, and Hatta. The handbook provides star-ratings for hotels, restaurants, and attractions as well as information on shopping, nightlife, and more. This valuable guide includes recommended itineraries and detailed bulleted maps, offering a unique experience of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.