Abu Dhabi to Antarctica

Lack of traffic, large gardens, splendid parks and long streets, these are the beauties of Abu Dhabi. Being the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is one of the modern and fast developing cities in the world. The city is also the hub of United Arab Emirates's Government. The city gives a beautiful picture of historical and cultural values. Moving in and around the city, you will see the architectural beauties in the way of historical building, Mosques and sky-touching malls. The city looks quite vibrant and happening throughout the year. Travellers across the world come here and find this metropolis better than Dubai. There are quite a good number of worth visiting places where you can go and enjoy the real charm of this magnificent city. The most popular attraction of Abu Dhabi is Sheikh Zayed Mosque. It is considered as the 6th largest mosque on the map of the world. The mosque is a symbol of real beauty and incredible art. The entry into Sheikh Zayed Mosque is restricted for non-Muslims. Some of the other popular places are Corniche, Flagpole, Khalifa Park and The Abu Dhabi Cultural Centre. Apart from all these places, there are some upcoming projects in line-up as Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Lulu Islands. If you visit Abu Dhabi, then don't miss the chance to enjoy the pleasure of swimming in private clubs. The best thing which will you find about Abu Dhabi is its camel race. It's a sheer pleasure to watch it. The festival time is also the best time to pay a visit here. If you love roller-coaster ride on the sands then enjoy Desert Safari or Dune Bashing. The months of November to March are considered as the best time to visit Abu Dhabi. You will also find world' largest and biggest hotels with ultra-modern amenities here. So, enjoy a fabulous time in Abu Dhabi with your near and dear ones. To book your air tickets to Abu Dhabi, you can simply log onto Make MyTrip.com where you can also get attractive discounts on your group booking. You can also look for special Abu Dhabi tour packages on this dedicated portal. A professional customer care team of MakeMyTrip will solve all your tour related queries.

An uncharted territory with unique biodiversity in the Southern Hemisphere, Antarctica is the world’s fifth largest continent without native settlements. Comprising islands and mountains, it features a cold, dry climate. In the coastal regions, the average temperatures range from -30°C to 9°C. On the other hand, the mountainous areas in the interiors of the continent have colder temperatures between -60°C and -20°C. Separated by the 1000 km –wide Drake Passage from South America, the Antarctic Peninsula is a popular gateway to the continent. It comprises glaciers and iceberg-laden channels, of which the most popular one is Errera Channel featuring colonies of Gentoo Penguins. On the northern part of the peninsula, the South Shetland Islands are best known for glaciers and seals. A part of the archipelago is Deception Island comprising a whaling station, several scientific research stations and two active volcanoes. Among the tourist favourites is ‘Kodak Alley’, also known as Lemaire Channel. Flanked by towering cliffs rising up to a staggering 1000 m above sea level, it is well-known for humpback, orca and minke whales. As there are only research stations from different countries in Antarctica, there is no other provision for restaurants and bars. Cuisines from different countries are available on cruise ships or at research stations. The most common food is shellfish, trout, tuna, Pemmican, Hoosh and chocolate. To explore this beautiful continent on the other side of the world, book a flight and stay from MakeMyTrip – the best online travel portal of India.