New self-guided audio tours to help residents and visitors discover the emirate’s off-the-beaten-track treasures and learn more about local culture and heritage have been launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
The first 25,000 downloads of the five tours have been made available free of charge in a bid to encourage its use.
Using the Voicemap app, residents and visitors alike can now explore Abu Dhabi at their own pace, through audio tours covering not only Abu Dhabi city but also Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
“With a wealth of content to tap into, every corner of the emirate is now within reach for intrepid, inquisitive residents who want to learn more about their home, and visitors who prefer to venture beyond the organised tour groups,” a statement said.
It added that the initial five audio guides cover Abu Dhabi Skyline Tour; Modern Heritage Tour of Downtown Abu Dhabi; Al Hosn Architectural Tour; Al Ain Nature and History Tour; and the Liwa Forts Tour.
The guides take users from ancient times into the present, with the freedom to explore, learn and share. The tours provide in-depth looks at a variety of topics and reveal fascinating insider information that is not available anywhere else.
DCT Abu Dhabi said that once the Voicemap app is downloaded, there is no need for a WiFi or 3G/5G connection and users can pause and pick up the tours at their own convenience.
More self-guided audio tours are already planned for other must-see attractions in the emirate in the future.
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