Abu Dhabi in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

With an irresistible mix of great beaches, world-class hotels & fine dining, Abu Dhabi is one of the jewels of the Middle East. This concise, full-colour guide tells you everything you need to know about the emirate`s best places to visit, from the Corniche to the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. For this new edition our expert author also covers the city`s new sights, including the Central Souk & the HQ building
- the world`s first circular skyscraper. Handy maps help you find your way around. The guide is full of ideas for enjoying this dazzling destination, with our 10 top attractions in Abu Dhabi followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city, as well as the lowdown on sports & outdoor activities, shopping, nightlife & entertainment, & activities for children. You`ll get the essential background on Abu Dhabi`s culture as well as carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants & an A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need.
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From its stunning Corniche to the grandiose & elaborate Emirates Palace Hotel, to off-roading in wadis & along desert plains, ...

Abu Dhabi Regular Street Atlas presenting the city in an A5 spiral-bound format, with the central districts at 1:10, 000 & the surrounding area at 1:30, 300. All the information is in English. Index

Includes:: lists of institutions, services, etc. Colouring indicates different types of land use (residential area, development area, beach, etc). Individual buildings are also coloured to show the type of the institution within them (hotel, shopping centre, government, education, industrial, etc) & are annotated with the name of that institution. On longer streets & in selected other areas individual house numbers are shown for easier identification of addresses.A range of symbols highlight information of interest to visitors: hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. Extensive index section

Includes:: a separate list of places & buildings. Street names are in the Latin alphabet only. Names of institution & all other information are in English.



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Every aspect of Abu Dhabi is covered in this comprehensive guide to moving to & living in the UAE`s diverse capital. Expertly researched & written with detailed & up to date maps, this essential guide is packed with information on setting up home, finding work, exploring sights, shopping & going out. Everything a new resident needs to know in this intriguing & ever-evolving city. The complete insider`s guide to living in & loving Abu Dhabi Great for residents, short-term visitors, business people & tourists Written by experienced authors with intimate knowledge of the city Eight chapters on all aspects of moving to, living in & working in Abu Dhabi Independent reviews of restaurants, bars & cafes Illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs
Includes: free pull-out map
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A handy, compact best-of guide to Abu Dhabi from Explorer Publishing. About this series: Guide books of essential information, usually written by residents of the destination. Covering sights, culture, history, activities, the best places for eating & drinking, & much more. ...

The Visitors’ guide, written by local residents & perfect for visitors will help you make the most out of your time in Abu Dhabi, whether you are looking for the top restaurants, the most stylish shops or the best cultural spots. With insider knowledge of the sights, from the traditional souks & the modern metropolis of the city to the rugged deserts beyond the UAE capital. The pocket guide organises the information in Essentials, Exploring, Sports & Spas, Shopping, Going Out. The first section produces a brief introduction to the city with facts on the local culture & heritage, history, customs, transports, getting around & places to stay, etc. The other sections details the must-see sights from museums to heritage sites, parks & beaches including a brief overview of the other emirates & suggestion for an organised tour to make the most of your visit. Activities & sports include water sports, golf, climbing, off-roading, mountain biking, dune buggying or quad biking, wilderness tour suggestion to the deserts & oases. The Shopping section offers information for a variety of shops from huge malls to traditional markets or souks, selling carpets, gold, spices, wooden antiques etc. Going Out pages will make sure you have a wide choice of establishments to choose from; theatres, comedy clubs, live music venues, cafes & restaurants are featured with a brief description & contact details. Fully illustrated with colour photographs, all the places mentioned are colour coded & grid referenced to the pull-out map attached to the inside cover. ...

Abuja at 1:20, 000 on a clear, well presented, indexed street plan from MDZ Multimedia, with on the reverse a street plan of Kubwa & a road map of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). On one side is the street plan of the capital. Within the city centre & is most other districts not only the main but also most of the smaller streets are named. A wide range of symbols indicate government offices, embassies, various public buildings, police stations, hospitals & clinics, schools, shopping centres & markets, post offices & internet cafes, etc., as well as hotels & guest houses, restaurants, car hire facilities & petrol stations. The index on the reverse lists streets, plus the various places marked on the map. Also provided is a separate hotel finder with full contact details. The reverse side also

Includes:: a street plan of Kubwa at 1:20, 000, a basic road map of the Abuja – Kubwa area, a large map of the Federal Capital Territory showing its administrative division into counties with the road network, plus a small map of Nigeria with the division into states.

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Abydos is one of the most fascinating & enigmatic sites in southern Egypt. As both the burial place of the first pharaohs & a cult centre for the god Osiris, it was of immense importance to the ancient Egyptians for thousands of years, from nearly 3000 BC until the early centuries ad, & continues to yield spectacular discoveries. In this volume, David OConnor, the worlds greatest authority on Abydos, provides the most up-to-date & comprehensive account of the site`s extraordinary history & tells the story of his own excavations there. This book will be of interest both to students & to anyone who ever has wondered about the origins of one of the greatest civilizations in world history. ...

As heard on BBC Radio 4 Book at bedtime, it was shortlisted for the irish book awards novel of the year 2014. She stood on the edge of the grass. She hovered between worlds, deciphering the ground, tracing in mid-air the hall, the dining-room, the stairs. She was despairingly close to home now, to the rooms & the voices that contained the first names for home. Memories abounded & her heart pounded & history broke in.. . Growing up in the west of Ireland in the 1940s Tess is a shy introverted child. But beneath her quiet exterior lies a heart of fire. A fire that will later drive her to make her home among the hurly burly of 1960s New York. Over four decades & a life lived with quiet intensity on Academy Street in upper Manhattan, Tess encounters ferocious love & calamitous loss. But what endures is her bravery & fortitude, & her striking insights even as she is `floating close to hazard.` Joyous & heart-breaking, restrained but sweeping, this is a profoundly moving story that charts one woman`s quest for belonging amid the dazzle & tumult of America`s greatest city. Academy Street establishes Mary Costello as one of Ireland`s most exciting literary voices. ...