SPECIAL / January
SPECIAL / January
Words by Anda Kārkliņa (andasstuff.lv)
Photos by Kristaps Kārkliņš
BOLD
AND BEAUTIFUL
THE
Its many parks bring to mind lush oases in the
desert, while the long list of starchitects linked
to its new structures is certain to impress. Abu
Dhabi is the perfect city break if you’re looking
to escape winter.
Heritage Village provides a
unique opportunity to become
acquainted with the relatively
recent history of Abu Dhabi,
when this part of the Persian
Gulf coast was mostly inhabited
by pearl divers who had learned
to survive in the harsh, hot
climate and capricious natural
environment. The city’s mighty
skyscrapers, for their part,
symbolise the admirable
determination and powerful
vision of the monarchs, who
generously invested the income
from their country’s natural
resources to develop culture
and the urban environment.
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