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Abu Dhabi(US/ˈɑːbuː ˈdɑːbi/, UK/ˈæbuː ˈdɑːbi/;Arabic: أبو ظبيAbū ẒabīEmirati pronunciation[ɐˈbuˈðˤɑbi])[4]is the capital and the second most populous city in theUnited Arab Emirates(the most populous beingDubai), and also capital ofAbu Dhabi emirate, the largest of the UAE's seven member emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into thePersian Gulffrom the central western coast. The city properhad a population of 1.5 million in 2014.[5]Abu Dhabi houses federal government offices, is the seat of theUnited Arab Emirates Government, home to theAbu Dhabi Emiri Familyand the President of the UAE, who is from this family. Abu Dhabi's rapid development andurbanisation, coupled with the relatively high average income of itspopulation, has transformed the city into a large and advanced metropolis.Today the city is the country's center ofpoliticalandindustrialactivities, and a majorculturalandcommercialcentre, due to its position as the capital. Abu Dhabi accounts for about two-thirds of the roughly $400-billionUnited Arab Emirateseconomy.[6]Abu Dhabi is thefourth most expensive cityfor expatriate employeesin theregion, and in2014 was the 68th most expensive big city in the world.
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.Sports in any country is an actively promoted activity not only for its health benefits but also for its supplementary roles as a entertainer and cultural tie ups between people for the love of game.
Being a dry land, sports in UAE are prominently related to the desert sand where camels and horses rule the roost. People flock together to watch various traditional sports amongst which the famous ones are camel racing and various forms of equestrianism. In spite of arrival of modern sport activities like golf and F1 which cater mostly to the tourists and rich people, the popularity of these traditional sports does not cease to exist in the hearts of common Arab.Sport Clubs with state-of-the-art facilities have been constructed by the UAE government so that the residents can enjoy and play their favorite sports at leisure. Traditional sports have also been given equal weightage and are been aggressively promoted to keep their heritage alive for future generations. Various sports events and championships are arranged on a regular basis that attracts players from international arena giving the country a global viewer ship. Various sporting activities collaborate together to play an active role in promoting tourism in the country.
Camel RacingCamel Racing: Camel Racing is a traditional Arab sport that is a part of native lives for hundreds of years. Mainly two types of camels are used Omani and Sudania for this sport where they differ only in color. They are fed on a typical diet of dates & milk and made to run certain distances to build their stamina. It was initially a long-established part of weddings and special events. But now the sport now has been given formal status with customized 15 race tracks across the UAE equipped with high tech facilities. Some of the famous ones are Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, 10 kilometers outside of Dubai and Al Wathba outside of Abu Dhabi. Customarily underage boys were used as human jockeys but due to wide condemnation from Human Rights Organization they have now been replaced by robots, which is a welcome move. Horse RacingHorse Racing: The Arabian horse is recognizable all around the world for its rich bloodline and is one of the oldest horse breeds; archeologically. So horse racing as a sport is an essential part of Arabian life with various tournaments arranged and lessons held for those eager to learn. Equipment for equestrian sports is easily available at all clubs where sports may assume a form of recreation. Dubai is known to host the richest horse racing tournament in the world; Dubai World Cup. In fact, Meydan racecourse city is touted to be the largest one till now and will host the 2010 Dubai World Cup. Endurance RidingEndurance Riding: Arabian horses which are able to sustain the rough terrain of the Gulf region are perfectly suitable for long distance, grueling endurance rides. As this sport is bounded by strict rules and the course is rough, UAE is becoming a popular place to organize such rides of international stature. UAE has had a chance to play host to FEI World Endurance Championship which is the international governing body of equestrian sports.
Being a dry land, sports in UAE are prominently related to the desert sand where camels and horses rule the roost. People flock together to watch various traditional sports amongst which the famous ones are camel racing and various forms of equestrianism. In spite of arrival of modern sport activities like golf and F1 which cater mostly to the tourists and rich people, the popularity of these traditional sports does not cease to exist in the hearts of common Arab.Sport Clubs with state-of-the-art facilities have been constructed by the UAE government so that the residents can enjoy and play their favorite sports at leisure. Traditional sports have also been given equal weightage and are been aggressively promoted to keep their heritage alive for future generations. Various sports events and championships are arranged on a regular basis that attracts players from international arena giving the country a global viewer ship. Various sporting activities collaborate together to play an active role in promoting tourism in the country.
Camel RacingCamel Racing: Camel Racing is a traditional Arab sport that is a part of native lives for hundreds of years. Mainly two types of camels are used Omani and Sudania for this sport where they differ only in color. They are fed on a typical diet of dates & milk and made to run certain distances to build their stamina. It was initially a long-established part of weddings and special events. But now the sport now has been given formal status with customized 15 race tracks across the UAE equipped with high tech facilities. Some of the famous ones are Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, 10 kilometers outside of Dubai and Al Wathba outside of Abu Dhabi. Customarily underage boys were used as human jockeys but due to wide condemnation from Human Rights Organization they have now been replaced by robots, which is a welcome move. Horse RacingHorse Racing: The Arabian horse is recognizable all around the world for its rich bloodline and is one of the oldest horse breeds; archeologically. So horse racing as a sport is an essential part of Arabian life with various tournaments arranged and lessons held for those eager to learn. Equipment for equestrian sports is easily available at all clubs where sports may assume a form of recreation. Dubai is known to host the richest horse racing tournament in the world; Dubai World Cup. In fact, Meydan racecourse city is touted to be the largest one till now and will host the 2010 Dubai World Cup. Endurance RidingEndurance Riding: Arabian horses which are able to sustain the rough terrain of the Gulf region are perfectly suitable for long distance, grueling endurance rides. As this sport is bounded by strict rules and the course is rough, UAE is becoming a popular place to organize such rides of international stature. UAE has had a chance to play host to FEI World Endurance Championship which is the international governing body of equestrian sports.
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