Islamic Abu Dhabi is Emerging as a Favourite Destination for Vacationing Hindu Indians

THE HINDU
By S. M. Aamir

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

ABU DHABI---The Arab spring has swept across West Asia and North Africa, leaving behind change of governments, disturbed economy and society. Mercifully some places continue to be peaceful and can still be accessed by outsiders looking for a window to the Arab world. Abu Dhabi is one such place where tourism inflow has grown despite political unrest and security threat in the neighbouring countries. Between January-June 2014, 1,07,995 Indians visited Abu Dhabi, clocking a growth of 35 per cent over the corresponding period last year. Now looking to capitalise on its success, Abu Dhabi is opening its doors to Indian tourists, even claiming it has Jain restaurants, facilities for easy visa, affordable hotels and shopping. [link]