Corniche – Carving A Niche For Itself

My recent visit to the capital city of the United Arab Emirates made me discover the power of a dream. Abu Dhabi, a mere desert till the late 1970’s, is one of the richest, powerful, and sought after places for employment in the world today. While a great deal of its strong position on the global map can be attributed to the discovery of oil, credit needs to be given to the toil and vision of the present leaders, who dared to dream of the UAE we know today.

One such wonder in Abu Dhabi is the ‘Corniche’, which is a man-made river body on either side of the Corniche Road. Huge rocks were imported from neighboring countries to give the place a natural feel. Standing here, one can view the entire city, with all its beauty and magnificence. Watching the sun set in the horizon and its reflection in the water is an experience in itself.

People come to the Corniche for various reasons. Some come to see the calm waters, while others take time out of their busy work lives to take a walk on the tracks provided beside the rocks. However, what attracts most people here is the serenity that this place offers. And what’s best is that it’s free!

We, in India, do not make enough efforts to conserve the rich architecture she’s blessed with. While we are busy converting fertile lands to deserts, people in this country are working day and night to make this desert a rich land. The UAE today stands as a manifestation of what one dream and tons of hard work can achieve. Kudos to this country!