According to the findings of Sir Flinders Petrie, a British anthropologist who discovered a collection which could easily have been used for a form of bowling in an Egyptian child grave, the history of bowling can be traced as far back as 3200 B.C. Conflicting opinions aired by William Pehle, on the other hand, suggest that the history of bowling began in Germany in roughly around 300 A.D while roughly around the same time, historical evidence suggests that the game was practiced in England as well. Variations of modern day bowling exist even today and experts are of the opinion that games such as British Lawn Bowling, the French Petanque and the Italian Bocce are descendents of a crude form of bowling as practiced centuries ago. It is believed that this sport is presently enjoyed by a stunning ninety five million people in around ninety countries around the globe with international competitions coming within the purview of the Federation Nationale des Quilleurs.
For enthusiasts residing in or visiting Abu Dhabi, an Emirate of the United Arab Emirates, the Khalifa International Bowling Centre named after the President of UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyn, offers a truly world class bowling experience. The centre is complete with forty Brunswick lanes and is accessible by those of all competencies. Thus, the premises is not restricted to only those who are professional bowlers but can be enjoyed by those who are just starting out as well.
Ardent supporters of this sport can obtain membership easily and partake in the multitude of activities, tournaments and leagues that take place at the centre which is open to the public from 9.00am to 1.00am every day.
For tourists residing in Abu Dhabi beach hotels who are also fans of this sport, this is one attraction that you really need to visit for the experience available at the centre is said to be unparalleled! If you a professional bowler visiting Abu Dhabi in order to take part in one of the international tournaments taking place at the centre, take care to book your Abu Dhabi resort as soon as possible. For a world class holiday experience, choose to stay at the iconic Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara and visit this exciting destination.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
