Today, the world is becoming more and more tolerant of and open to other peoples' culture and traditions. This doesn't stop outsiders from criticizing them, especially when we talk about seemingly purposeless measures like Saudi Arabia's ban on dancing at concerts. Many of the Saudi government's measures have been criticized and ridiculed by the media in the recent years - but let's not forget that it's not the only country that has bans in place that are often strange, surprising, and ridiculous. Here are a few examples below.

The United Arab Emirates stands out as the fantastic land of glitz, glamour as well as Arabian luxury and tradition. As the capital city, Abu Dhabi upholds the culture of the Arabs as well as provides unique tourist attractions to welcome new visitors. This summer, explore Abu Dhabi through the waters with a sightseeing boat cruise that will show you an entirely new side of the city.

We love to travel the world, eat exotic food and explore new places, but some countries can be pretty pricey. People who want to escape the maddening pace and glitz of the neighboring emirate of Dubai come to Abu Dhabi for a peaceful getaway.

As the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has no shortage of luxury and opulence to display. The popular tourist destination is a hotspot for anyone wanting to splurge a little, with its numerous luxury shopping malls. If you are travelling on a budget and don’t want to miss out on some shopping in the Arabic city, then head over to these popular bargain shops to get everything you need within a reasonable budget.