Who is in charge of Sheikh Zayed Mosque tours?
Visit our e-services section, or www.visitabudhabi.ae to join a complimentary ADTA guided tour conducted by a trained UAE national. These take place at 9.45am every Sunday-Thursday and give visitors a great insight to Islam and UAE traditions. Visitors, of course, should dress respectfully when visiting this house of worship.
What kinds of events we can find in Abu Dhabi?
Our events programme is expanding all the time and includes everything from the pinnacle of Formula 1™ to desert motorsport rallies. From European Tour-backed PGA golf tournament to a Michelin-star-studded gourmet festival. You can visit the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, or secure new suppliers at the Gulf Incentive, Business Tourism and Meetings exhibition or find out more about new tourism trends at this December’s World Green Tourism Abu Dhabi conference and exhibition taking place at ADNEC.
What are the main tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi?
There are many depending on what people want to see and do. In a recent ADTA international visitor survey, the top attractions listed were: Emirates Palace, which ranks as one of the world’s most opulent hotels; our ultra-modern shopping malls, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque; Abu Dhabi’s signature Corniche and the Marina Mall Tower which is topped with a revolving restaurant.
However there is much more to do and see – the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, for instance, ancient forts in Al Ain and Al Gharbia, oasis settlements and nature-based resorts where rare breeds of animals are being bred. For information, go to www.visitabudhabi.ae
What is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
In the European winter months from October to May.
Do you have representative offices abroad?
Yes, currently ADTA is represented in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, China and Australia. Two more offices are likely to open in 2010.
Do we need a permission to use your brand logo?
Yes, please apply to ADTA’s Brand Management Department (check the ADTA contact list).
What is ‘Traveller’s Welcome?’
It is the promise our brand holds out and reflects Abu Dhabi’s time honoured traditions.
Is TDIC an affiliated company to ADTA?
TDIC is wholly-owned by ADTA and develops the tourism assets of the authority.
Are you the only body in charge of tourism in Abu Dhabi?
ADTA manages, helps develop and promotes the tourism industry of Abu Dhabi which has a number of public and private sector stakeholders.
What is ADTA’s mandate?
ADTA has wide-ranging responsibilities for the management of Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry. These include: assisting the development of the destination, domestic and international promotion of the destination, product development, industry regulation, marketing and training.