Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second-most populous city of the United Arab Emirates. It is also the largest of the UAE's seven emirates. The city of Abu Dhabi is located on an island in the Persian Gulf, off the Central West Coast. Most of the city and the Emirate reside on the mainland connected to the rest of the country.
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum is located on the Saadiyat Island Cultural District.
Learn more Book this experienceNation Towers is the name of two skyscrapers near the southern end of the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Learn moreThe first on this city tour is Qasr Al Watan. Explore this working Presidential Palace, a significant cultural landmark, and capture stunning photos. Then, head to the renowned Sheikh Zayed Mosque—an essential Abu Dhabi experience. As the sun sets, dive into the cultural richness of this mesmerizing emirate.
Book this experienceSky Tower Abu Dhabi is a 292-metre tall skyscraper with 74 floors in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is located on Al Reem Island and includes office and residential space.
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The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009, supplanting Taipei 101, the previous holder of that status.
Learn more Book this experiencePrepare for the ride of a lifetime! You'll get to marvel at the pristine beauty of the Arabian Desert... before tearing it up in a custom-equipped luxury 4x4 on this Abu Dhabi Desert Safari. And once your taste for adventure has been whetted, you can embark on an awe-inspiring camel trek. From the traditional to the cutting edge, this is the best way to discover the secrets of the desert! Rise and shine!
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Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque, also known as "Al Ain Grand Mosque", "Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Grand Mosque", or simply Sheikh Khalifa Mosque, is an under-construction mosque in the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
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Yas Island is an island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It occupies a total land area of 25 km². It is a popular leisure island and one of the top tourism projects in Abu Dhabi.
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a mostly indoors theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the world’s first Ferrari-themed park and features Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster.
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Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second-most populous city of the United Arab Emirates. The city of Abu Dhabi is located on an island in the Persian Gulf, off the Central West Coast.
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🏰 Mosque 🗼 Landmark ️🏜️ Desert 🏰 Place of worship 🛣️ Road tripAbu Dhabi - Arabic for "father of the gazelle" - is both an emirate of the United Arab Emirates and its capital, which is also the capital of the federation. Located in the Persian Gulf, opposite Iran, the emirate covers 80 per cent of the UAE's surface area. Like the other Gulf capitals, Abu Dhabi, the city, is identifiable by its forest of futuristic skyscrapers. Dubai overshadows it, but more and more tourists are choosing Abu Dhabi's beaches.
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