Discovered in 1992 thousands of years from the day it was built, this monastery is the only Christian church in the UAE. Open to the public the monastery is located on Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Sir Bani Yas Island is Abu Dhabi’s treasured animal reserve that offers travellers a real taste of the desert. Sir Bani Yas Island activities are endless and are best experienced via a luxury desert resort. Located on the island is the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort a place of immense splendour and luxury.
The Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort offers accommodation to romantic honeymooners, families and desert explorers. Typical Abu Dhabi culture is intricately woven into the design and décor of the hotel and spacious rooms. Not only do you have the luxury of staying within the stunning environs of Sir Bani Yas Island you get to enjoy all the area offers with help from this fabulous desert island resort. The resort offers many activities such as archery, kayaking around the island, mountain biking along the ragged mountains of the desert, pearl diving to the ocean depths – quite an adventure and desert safaris where witnessing indigenous desert wildlife is a treat to look forward to. The Sir Bani Yas Stables are home to high breeds of horses from across the globe; these highly trained animals are ideal for experiencing the pleasures of riding by adults and children.
Of course in terms of history and vintage discoveries the Sir Bani Yas Island Monastery the only historic Christian establishment in the UAE takes centre stage. It is believed the monastery was built around 600 AD and was discovered quite by accident in 1992 during the process of some excavation work.
The site is one that is still in progress and architects are making new discoveries of treasures from the ancient site. The place is open to the public and is viewed as yet another stich in the intricate design that makes up the unique culture, tradition and history of the exotic UAE.
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
