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"In the lap of luxury on Saadiyat island "
written by: Angela Boshoff Hundal
Published: 15 February 2012 Accessed: 18 March 2012
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Brief Summary of the Article:
The Saadiyat Island Villas in Abu Dhabi provide beach homeowners with a relaxed, holiday feel all year round. Nearby attractions, that have yet to be completed, include the Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Additional features of the development include a marina with berths for 1,000 boats and a championship golf course. Options for villas styles include the Arabian, the Mediterranean, and the Contemporary. The Villas provide some of the most luxurious living within the Abu Dhabi housing market.
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The wealth that has come to many people within the United Arab Emirates over the past several decades, primarily from oil and oil related industries, has created a materialistic culture within the UAE resembling that of the wealthy socilites of the western world. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have become known throughout the world for the creation of some of the world's "best" venues which cater to the upper classes. The Emirates have made a name for themselves as the place to be for those who wish to be seen.
Article's Relation to "Culture"
The United Arab Emirates, historically a location characterized by nomadic desert life, is seeking to establish itself as a country known for a culture of materialism and extravagent wealth. Lavish hotels and housing developments have become part of the iconic scenery of this new cultural image.