Generating close to half of the total revenue of the United Arab Emirates, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is not only one of the most expensive cities in the world but is also located in a geographical strategic location. The Emirate is also blessed with natural resources such as underwater springs and was once a haven for wildlife. With the discovery of abundant oil reserves in the region, Abu Dhabi rose to prominence both as an economic power in the United Arab Emirates but also as financial centre in the Middle East. However, this is not to say that tourism did not thrive, for the rich history of this Emirate has tourists flocking to its borders by the dozen. From taking an Abu Dhabi desert tour to visiting heritage sites, there is no end to the things that tourists staying at hotels such as Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara can do.
The Qasr al-Hosn is one such sightseeing destination that many visitors to Abu Dhabi should see for it is the oldest stone building in the city. Qasr al-Hosn is a pretty impressive sight for those seeing it for the first time. Recently, the authorities have noted the importance of the site historically and the need to preserve it for future generations and have embarked on renovation programs to ensure that this structure will still be in existence in the future.
While this is problematic, primarily due to its delicate nature due to the passage of time, restorers and architects have voiced their concerns regarding the authenticity of restorations. This is because the structure was originally built using natural resources such as coral stones and sea shells which are presently considered to be protected. Nevertheless, the authorities are continuing with restoration efforts sourcing substitute material that is sustainable in order to preserve this site for the future.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travelers.
