The United Arab Emirates is blessed with more than just rolling golden sands. It is a nation that exists purely to captivate its visitors, for it is enriched with both gods’ gifts and man’s artwork. Among its many attractions is the Sir Bani Yas Island. Known to be one of the biggest natural isles of the nation, the Sir Bani Yas is a treasure trove of wonders. From nature’s best to histories finest, you find it all in the Sir Bani Yas Island.
The Sir Bani Yas Island is proof of the age old history in the UAE. Civilisation started many centuries ago and surprisingly it was Christianity that dominated the island in the times gone by. There is one massive archaeological site that stands proof to this fact; it is the ruins of a large Christian monastery. Thought to have been built somewhere during 600 AD, the monastery is indeed a site to see. Made of several cubicle like structures constructed of stone, the last of the ruins are quite intact. Standing and admiring the bricks of yesterday, one can almost picture what the monastery would have looked like thriving with life. Although it was built centuries ago, it was discovered only in the year 1992 and is the only Christian monastery open to members of the general public. The historical importance of the Sir Bani Yas Island never fails to intrigue its many visitors. This combined with the unmatched sceneries, the rich and healthy Arabian Wild Life Park, the many cruises and sails, the 4×4 nature drives and the horse riding facilities makes the Sir Bani Yas Island enjoyable in every way.
The place is located some 240 kilometres from the capital of the Emirate which is Abu Dhabi and makes an interesting weekend getaway. Among its many attractions the island is blessed with an array of luxurious hotels and resorts. Being a prominent tourist destination these hotels offer you nothing short of the best. One popular name in the industry is the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas. This hotel is the finest of all Abu Dhabi Villas making it the best of theresorts Abu Dhabi has to offer.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
