Modern Heritage Tour of Downtown Abu Dhabi

Dive into the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi where the city’s streets and buildings have so many tales to tell. On this walking tour, you’ll discover a side of the city that few visitors see and many locals overlook.

You will have the opportunity to learn about our system of heritage buildings, exploring the design and aesthetics, history and symbolism, technology and innovation, and social and economic impact. You’ll duck into downtown’s backstreets and hear anecdotes of Abu Dhabi’s rapid rise and continued development. Along the way, you’ll hear about:

• How some of these buildings and sites are being inventoried and classified as modern heritage to preserve the country’s recent history
• What inspired the city planners
• Who were the influential architects and designers of the time
• How the city catered to its residents

By the end of the tour, you’ll have seen many fine examples of modern heritage buildings, each with a story that demonstrates how Abu Dhabi transformed from a quiet coastal settlement into a bustling metropolis in less than a half-century, virtually unrecognisable to those who visited it just a few decades ago.

Music:

Chris Zabriskie – Candlepower
Lee Rosevere – Start the Day
Lee Rosevere – Here's the Thing
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