OVERVIEW
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the UAE's capital and largest emirate -- a city that commands attention through cultural sophistication rather than sheer spectacle. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its 82 white marble domes and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, is one of the most beautiful religious buildings on earth. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, designed by Jean Nouvel, brings world art to the Arabian Gulf beneath a mesmerising latticed dome. On Yas Island, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, and the F1 circuit provide thrilling counterpoints to the cultural offerings. Saadiyat Island is evolving into a cultural district of global significance, with the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum under development. The Corniche stretches eight kilometres along the waterfront, offering beaches, parks, and promenades with views across the turquoise Gulf.
Abu Dhabi offers the UAE's most refined cultural experience. The Grand Mosque and Louvre alone justify the visit, but the emirate also delivers world-class beaches, theme parks, desert adventures, and a dining scene that grows more impressive each year. It provides a more measured, elegant alternative to Dubai's high-energy pace.
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