A history as old as time Al Ain has a rich history and is a treasure trove of archaeological artefacts. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
Long before the federation came about, the area was known as the Arabian Peninsula that can be traced back to 6000 B.C. Remnants of the country’s past are peppered through the various archeological sites in the country, with Hili Archaeological Park a personal favourite.
Tracing currency One Dirham and other old UAE currency notes from the collection of Parshotam Mukhi. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
The first dirham notes were introduced in 1973 with denominations of Dh1, 5, 10, 50 and 100. Three years later the Dh1,000 note was released. The first notes issued had both Arabic and English lettering, with various landmarks of the UAE printed on them. They were similar to those that are in circulation today.
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Al Jazirah Al Hamra is considered to be one of the last truly authentic villages in the UAE. Once a small island, its inhabitants subsisted on maritime and pearl trading before they abandoned their homes in the middle of the 20th century.
They left behind an undisturbed picture of pre-oil life in the UAE. The area includes traditional homes, a fortress intended for defence, a small market and several mosques. The homes found here range from basic dwellings to the more elaborate courtyard properties owned by wealthy pearl merchants.
It is also one of the best places in the country to discover the traditional coral-stone architecture favoured along the country’s coast.