Abu Dhabi ADIC in New York

The famous Chrysler Building in New York (located at 405 Lexington Avenue and 42 Street, behind the historic Grand Central, downtown New York), has been sold to the Abu Dhabi government. ADIC fund bought Prudential Financial (logo “like a rock!”) 75% controlling share, the remaining 25% are still owned by Tishman Speyer (according to Steven Rubenstein). ADIC (founded in 1976) with its total buying power currently estimated as 875 billion US dollars also owns part of New-York-based CitiGroup banking corporation.

Flight Times and Distances

Fly times and distances between airports including take-off and landing time.

From Amsterdam to Istanbul – 1370 miles, flying time: 3.2 hr
Distance from Amsterdam to London – 0220 miles, flying time: 1 hr
Distance from Amsterdam to New York – 3640 miles, flying time: 7.5 hr
Distance from Amsterdam to Rome – 0810 miles, flying time: 2 hr
Distance from Amsterdam to Tehran – 2520 miles, flying time: 5.5 hr

From Abu Dhabi to Bombai, distance – 1240 miles, flying time: 3 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi – 1440 miles, flying time: 3.5 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt – 3000 miles, flying time: 6.5 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong – 3760 miles, flying time: 8 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to London – 3400 miles, flying time: 7.3 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Montreal – 6600 miles, flying time: 14 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Moscow – 2320 miles, flying time: 5 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to New York – 6840 miles, flying time: 15 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Paris – 3250 miles, flying time: 7 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Rome – 2660 miles, flying time: 5.8 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Singapore – 3660 miles, flying time: 8 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Sydney – 7500 miles, flying time: 16 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Tehran – 0790 miles, flying time: 2 hr
Distance from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo – 5000 miles, flying time: 11 hr

From Frankfurt to Bombai, distance – 4080 miles, flying time: 8.5 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to New Delhi – 3800 miles, flying time: 8 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Hong Kong – 5690 miles, flying time: 12 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to London – 0400 miles, flying time: 1.5 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Montreal – 3630 miles, flying time: 7.5 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Moscow – 1250 miles, flying time: 3 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to New York – 3850 miles, flying time: 8.5 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Paris – 0300 miles, flying time: 1 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Rome – 0600 miles, flying time: 1.7 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Singapore – 6370 miles, flying time: 13.5 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Sydney – 10230 miles, flying time: 21 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Tehran – 2340 miles, flying time: 5.2 hr
Distance from Frankfurt to Tokyo – 5800 miles, flying time: 12.5 hr

From London to Bombai, distance – 4470 miles, flying time: 9.5 hr
Distance from London to New Delhi – 4170 miles, flying time: 8.8 hr
Distance from London to Frankfurt – 0400 miles, flying time: 1.3 hr
Distance from London to Hong Kong – 5980 miles, flying time: 12.5 hr
Distance from London to Montreal – 3240 miles, flying time: 7 hr
Distance from London to Moscow – 1560 miles, flying time: 3.7 hr
Distance from London to New York – 3450 miles, flying time: 7.5 hr
Distance from London to Paris – 0210 miles, flying time: 1 hr
Distance from London to Rome – 0900 miles, flying time: 2.3 hr
Distance from London to Singapore – 6740 miles, flying time: 14 hr
Distance from London to Sydney – 10550 miles, flying time: 22 hr
Distance from London to Tehran – 2730 miles, flying time: 6 hr
Distance from London to Tokyo – 5940 miles, flying time: 13 hr

From New York to Bombai, distance – 7780 miles, flying time: 16 hr
Distance from New York to New Delhi – 7290 miles, flying time: 15.5 hr
Distance from New York to Frankfurt – 3850 miles, flying time: 8.5 hr
Distance from New York to Hong Kong – 8050 miles, flying time: 17 hr
Distance from New York to London – 3450 miles, flying time: 7.5 hr
Distance from New York to Moscow – 4660 miles, flying time: 10 hr
Distance from New York to Paris – 3620 miles, flying time: 7.7 hr
Distance from New York to Rome – 4280 miles, flying time: 9 hr
Distance from New York to Singapore – 9520 miles, flying time: 20 hr
Distance from New York to Sydney – 9930 miles, flying time: 21 hr
Distance from New York to Tehran – 6110 miles, flying time: 13 hr
Distance from New York to Tokyo – 6730 miles, flying time: 14 hr

From Rome to Bombai, distance – 3840 miles, flying time: 8 hr
Distance from Rome to New Delhi – 3670 miles, flying time: 7.8 hr
Distance from Rome to Frankfurt – 0600 miles, flying time: 1.7 hr
Distance from Rome to Hong Kong – 5760 miles, flying time: 12 hr
Distance from Rome to London – 0900 miles, flying time: 2.3 hr
Distance from Rome to Montreal – 4100 miles, flying time: 9 hr
Distance from Rome to Moscow – 1470 miles, flying time: 3.5 hr
Distance from Rome to New York – 4280 miles, flying time: 9 hr
Distance from Rome to Paris – 0700 miles, flying time: 2 hr
Distance from Rome to Singapore – 6220 miles, flying time: 13 hr
Distance from Rome to Sydney – 10130 miles, flying time: 21 hr
Distance from Rome to Tehran – 2110 miles, flying time: 4.7 hr
Distance from Rome to Tokyo – 6120 miles, flying time: 13 hr

From Stockholm to Bombai, distance – 3870 miles, flying time: 8.5 hr
Distance from Stockholm to New Delhi – 3450 miles, flying time: 8 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Frankfurt – 0730 miles, flying time: 2 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Hong Kong – 5110 miles, flying time: 11 hr
Distance from Stockholm to London – 0890 miles, flying time: 2.3 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Montreal – 3650 miles, flying time: 8 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Moscow – 0760 miles, flying time: 2 hr
Distance from Stockholm to New York – 3920 miles, flying time: 8.5 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Paris – 0960 miles, flying time: 2.5 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Rome – 1230 miles, flying time: 3 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Singapore – 6000 miles, flying time: 13 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Sydney – 9680 miles, flying time: 21 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Tehran – 2210 miles, flying time: 5 hr
Distance from Stockholm to Tokyo – 5070 miles, flying time: 11 hr

Dubai Day Tours

Private Dubai City Sightseeing Tour

The tour starts at the famous futuristic landmark of Dubai and pride of its visionary – the Sheikh Mohammed, Burj Al Arab, the only 7-star hotel in the world. The unique sail design of Burj Al Arab makes it a must-see hotel for all Dubai visitors. We will go to Jumeirah, the home to the Jumeirah Mosque. Then to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai. All aboard the Abra (water taxi) to cross the Dubai creek to the spice souk. On our return, there is plenty time to shop in the gold souk.

All Dubai-exploring tours are provided with (included): English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and dropoff, Luxury airconditioned car or minibus. But we have to pay separately for the following services: Gratuities to drivers, servers, guides, Food and drink, unless included. All Dubai tours are conducted in English unless English speaking guide unavailable.

UAE Dress Code: The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions, although Dubai is more liberal and tolerant to Westerners styles, we still be better off paying attention… Swimwear belongs to the beach and hotel pools. Shoulders and knees should be covered when in public, especially in souks, shops and villages.

UAE Photography: It is considered offensive to photograph Arab women. It is also advisable to ask permission before photographing Arab men. Photographs of Emirates government buildings or military installations are not allowed.

Dubai Private Departure Airport Transfer – We can travel from Dubai city, Jumairah, Sharjah or Jebel Ali Hotel to Dubai International Airport.

Dubai Private Departure Airport Transfer from Dubai International Airport: Departs Daily From: Dubai city, Jumairah, Sharjah or Jebel Ali Hotel. Dubai City Hotels that are included in this transfer service: All central Dubai hotels. Jumairah Hotels include: Dubai Marine and Spa, Regent Beach Resort, The Jumairah Beach Club Resort and Spa, The Jumairah Beach Hotel, Burj Al Arab, Mina A’Salam, Al Qasr, Dar Al Masayaf, One and Only Royal Mirage, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa, Grosvenor House, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Oasis Beach Hotel, Hilton Dubai Jumairah, Sheraton Jumairah Beach Resort and Towers.

Dubai Open-top Double-Decker Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Included: Hop-on hop-off at any of the 20 stops around the City of Dubai, Free Big Bus Arabian Dhow Cruise, Free Wafi City Advantage Card

Things to See on Dubai City Tour (Red Route Tour): Wafi City, Creek Walk and Danat Dubai Berth, Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum) Dubai Old Souk, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Gold Souk (Arabian Walk Finishes), Abra Station, Deira City Center, Burj-Uman Mall, Karama

Things to See on Beach Tour (Blue Route Tour): Deira City Center, Wafi City, Jumeirah Mosque, Mercato Mall, Jumeriah Beach Park, Jumeriah Public Beach, Souq Madinat Jumeriah, Mall of the Emirates, Time Square, Dubai Festival City

We can also have a fully guided one hour river-cruise on the Dubai’s Creek. This cruise aboard a traditional wooden Arabic Dhow is free! What else is included: Free Beach Tour, Free walking tour, Free ticket to Dubai Museum, Free Mercato Discount Booklet, Free Big Bus Arabian Dhow Cruise, Entrance into Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House, Unlimited hop on-hop off at 20 stops around Dubai, Free Wafi City Advantage Card, English Tour Guide

Hatta Safari. Travel from Dubai in the 4×4 vehicle at the Hatta Heritage Village where we can learn about the 16th century mountain Arab village. The Hatta Village lies on the banks of the Hatta Wadi amongst the deep clefts in the rocks.

Cruise Port Pick-up: A cruise port pickup can be arranged for passengers arriving and departing Dubai via Port Rashid Dubai Cruise Port.

Private Overnight Safari – Camel Farm, Belly-Dancing, Sandboarding, Shisha Smoking, Camel Rock and BBQ Dinner

Enjoy a BBQ dinner outdoors and smoking a shisha (the well-known Arabic smoking waterpipe). The evening (except when it is Ramadan celebration) includes a belly dancer performing around the campfire by starlight, before pitching a tent beneath the starry sky.

Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing Tour

Discover Abu Dhabi, capital of the Emirates. On the way to Abu Dhabi from Dubai us will pass by Jebel Ali Port, the biggest man-made port in the world. First thing to see there is the Women’s Handicraft Center. Then us reach Abu Dhabi’s oldest building, Al Husn Palace built in the 18th century.

Before returning to Dubai and Sharjah, tour the Dhow Yard where wooden ships are still being built using simple tools and techniques handed down through many generations of Arabs just like they did in the good old times of the Pirate Coast!

Private Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour

This private tour will take us to Sharjah, the “Pearl of the Gulf”. One of the things to see during the tour is King Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Emirates. We will next visit the Fort of Sharjah, former residence of the ruling family built in 1820, then continue to the Sharjah Heritage Museum and to wander through the nearest souk, Al Arsa. Before returning to our hotel, we have enough time to hop at souk Al Markazi for cheap carpets, jewelry and handicrafts.

Al-Ain City Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy the beautiful Garden City of Al-Ain. First we reach the Hajar Mountains. In Al-Ain, us will visit the museum and the Old Palace of H.H. Sheikh Zayed, the late ruler of Abu Dhabi and the late President of the UAE. The next destination is the largest camel market in the U.A.E, where camel dealers come from around the Gulf to buy and sell camels and horse for racing.