About Abu Dhabi
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Overview
This city and emirate boasts world-class beaches, shopping and dining. Although known for its modernity and high-rise buildings, Abu Dhabi is also a wonderland for outdoor adventure, whether kayaking around its mangrove forests in Mangrove National Park or exploring some of the largest sand dunes in the world in the Empty Quarter (Rub' al Khali) desert.
What to See
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – This mammoth white-marble mosque is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an architectural icon that blends various styles and whose main prayer hall features one of the largest chandeliers in the world. The mosque welcomes non-Muslims into all areas.
Louvre Abu Dhabi – This unique, universal museum features artwork from around the globe and is the most visited museum in the Arab world. The goal of the Louvre Abu Dhabi is to foster the spirit of openness between cultures.
Qasr Al Watan – The working presidential palace of the UAE is open to the public. More than a palace, Qasr Al Watan is a cultural landmark. Here you will find the House of Knowledge exhibit, Presidential Banqueting Hall, and a public library that contains books, periodicals, and rare manuscripts.
Yas Island – This leisure island is home to Yas Waterworld, an Emirati-themed waterpark with more than 40 rides, slides and attractions, including the region’s longest suspended rollercoaster; Ferrari World, the planet’s first Ferrari-themed park and home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa; and Warner Bros. World, the world’s largest indoor theme park which features characters from the Warner Bros. franchise, including Looney Tunes, DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera and more.
Louvre Abu Dhabi – This unique, universal museum features artwork from around the globe and is the most visited museum in the Arab world. The goal of the Louvre Abu Dhabi is to foster the spirit of openness between cultures.
Qasr Al Watan – The working presidential palace of the UAE is open to the public. More than a palace, Qasr Al Watan is a cultural landmark. Here you will find the House of Knowledge exhibit, Presidential Banqueting Hall, and a public library that contains books, periodicals, and rare manuscripts.
Yas Island – This leisure island is home to Yas Waterworld, an Emirati-themed waterpark with more than 40 rides, slides and attractions, including the region’s longest suspended rollercoaster; Ferrari World, the planet’s first Ferrari-themed park and home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa; and Warner Bros. World, the world’s largest indoor theme park which features characters from the Warner Bros. franchise, including Looney Tunes, DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera and more.
When to Go
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is November to April when the temperatures are not so severe. Keep in mind that in July and August the average temperature reaches over 100 degrees, and it is very humid.
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