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Abu Dhabi
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The city lies on an island in the Persian Gulf on the central western coast. It is a modern cosmopolitan city with a bold modern architecture, broad boulevards, sweeping high risers, shops and numerous parks and gardens.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- See the exciting waterfront of Dubai
- Visit the Abu Dhabi Corniche, with its public parks and fountains
- See the Emirates Palace Hotel where everything seems to glow with luxury, with golden flagpoles, golden chandeliers, golden finials on the rooftop domes and the gold-leafed mosaics on the columns in its lobby. Mind you prices for a room are not cheap!
- Visit Mina Zayid the commercial deep-water port with the fish market and small boat wharf nearby
- Dubailand-a huge conglomeration of leisure projects, sport, resorts, shopping malls, residential and theme parks
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- See the Old Fort-the oldest building in town. The interior is used by the Cultural Foundation with the National Archives, the National Library and the Institute of Culture and Art
Highlights in the vicinity
- Experience the desert from the top of a dune at the edge of the Empty Quarter. The vast solitude makes your thoughts flow.
- Al Ain-the oasis city
- See the Liwa Oasis
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 1 Million
- Timezone: UTC +4
- Weather: Desert climate with year round sunshine. The months June through September are hot and humid with temperatures averaging above 40ºC. The weather is usually more pleasant from October to May.
- About 80% of the population is made up by expatriates
Local transport
- Taxi
- Rental car
- Buses
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Abu Dhabi International Airport
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