Those of us who like to travel sometimes forget about the delights of where we live. While researching the next exotic destination, we are sometimes oblivious to changes in our own neighbourhood.
It pays to have a look around; to go somewhere new but nearby. I did this today with my first proper visit to Al Maryah Island, which has been designed to be the new central business district of Abu Dhabi (which, in case you don’t know is where I live).
There’s a lot of construction going on, but the Galleria Mall and Rosewood Hotel have been open for the best part of a year, and the new Four Seasons hotel has opened its doors.
The Galleria has all the major designer brands, but was particularly empty for a Saturday afternoon. In any case, I got a nice bite to eat at Taqado, one of the many food outlets (and one of the few with any customers), some great views across to Abu Dhabi Island, and the opportunity to take these photos.
