The Facts:
The national sport of Abu Dhabi is football! However, it is not the sport we think of as football in America. Here, as in many other countries, football is soccer. Rugby and cricket, which originated from England, are also popular here. Camel racing is a part of the national history of Abu Dhabi. Camels are very important animals in the UAE. They are worth a lot of money and every year festivals are held to celebrate them. Water sports have been practiced in Abu Dhabi for many years. Even though much of the land is desert, Abu Dhabi has a long coast line and many islands. People enjoy boating, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, and jet skiing in the clear ocean water. Golf has gained much popularity in Abu Dhabi. On some courses, instead of the area of grass known as a "green," they have an area of sand called a "brown." In Abu Dhabi, Formula One car races are becoming more popular; however rally racing in cars across the dangerous desert sands has been done for many years. These are just a few of the most popular sporting activities in Abu Dhabi.
The national sport of Abu Dhabi is football! However, it is not the sport we think of as football in America. Here, as in many other countries, football is soccer. Rugby and cricket, which originated from England, are also popular here. Camel racing is a part of the national history of Abu Dhabi. Camels are very important animals in the UAE. They are worth a lot of money and every year festivals are held to celebrate them. Water sports have been practiced in Abu Dhabi for many years. Even though much of the land is desert, Abu Dhabi has a long coast line and many islands. People enjoy boating, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, and jet skiing in the clear ocean water. Golf has gained much popularity in Abu Dhabi. On some courses, instead of the area of grass known as a "green," they have an area of sand called a "brown." In Abu Dhabi, Formula One car races are becoming more popular; however rally racing in cars across the dangerous desert sands has been done for many years. These are just a few of the most popular sporting activities in Abu Dhabi.
This link will take you to a short video about a desert racing event: http://youtu.be/63RVtUFyQck
Questions to Consider:
What is your favorite sport?
Find another country in which soccer is called football.
Find England on a world map or globe.
What animal (bird) is the national symbol of America?
Would snow boarding be a popular sport in Abu Dhabi? Why or Why not?
What kind of animal would you like to see race? What animal would be the fastest or slowest?
Learn an Arabic Word:
No -- La -- ن
Learn More About Abu Dhabi:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi
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