Popular Abu Dhabi Attractions

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Abu Dhabi International Airport: With its unique roof and primary pillar glowing in shades of gold, yellow and orange, like an enormous mosaic beehive, there's no denying the amount of labor and expense that went into the constructi...

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Abu Dhabi Breakwater

Al Dana Ladies' Beach

For local or expat women who want to avoid the curious stares of the male of the species, Abu Dhabi provides a beach for females only. This man-free leisure spot offers excellent beach facilities, a p...

Havana Club

Tucked away in one of the few seven-star hotels on the planet, the Havana Club exudes extravagant opulence. The aroma of fine cigars and hundred-year-old brandy invades the nostrils. Sink into a plush...

Heritage Village

The camel smiles, displaying ugly brown molars - a mug only a mother could love. Get up close and personal with a sullen donkey and a beautiful Arabian horse, too. Designed to offer a glimpse of Bedou...

Le Vendôme Brasserie

This restaurant inside the opulent, seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel features artistically-prepared food, both local and international, during its lunch buffet. Reserve early for a table indoors by th...

Marina Mall

The largest shopping center in the city, Marina Mall has a glitzy upscale feel. Nevertheless, families flock to economical outlets here like Ikea and Carrefour. And during sales times, designer shops ...

Abu Dhabi City Center

Abu Dhabi Mall

A people-watching paradise, the city's second largest shopping center is about eating, meeting, posing and parading. From veiled Arab women in black to Europeans in tank tops, they're all at the mall....

Dhow Harbor

Heavily-wooded and ornately carved, dhows have been sailing the Arabian Gulf for hundreds of years. With bows turned up like Sinbad's slippers, these vessels are works of art. At the Dhow Harbor, craf...

Iranian Souk

Watch dhows drift in from Iran laden with carpets, ornate tiles and terra cotta pots packed crudely on deck in straw. A few minutes later, haggle with a shopkeeper over the wares. The Iranian souk is ...

Petroleum Exhibition

The Petroleum Exhibition provides a comprehensive account of the sheikdom's rise from purveyor of pearls in the 1800's to fabulously wealthy oil producer in modern times. Over three rooms, the visitor...

The Corniche

The corniche is an uninterrupted paved stretch that runs for miles among ornate parks and fountains east to west along Abu Dhabi's waterfront. The ideal spot for strolling, cycling, rollerblading or j...

White Fort (Qasr Al Husn)

Built in 1793, the White Fort (also known as the Fort Palace) is the oldest building in Abu Dhabi. The structure was the official residence of the ruling Al-Nahyan family when they moved from Liwa in ...

Zenith

With its live music, theme nights and free-drink deals, Zenith at the Sheraton hotel is one of Abu Dhabi's most popular clubs, especially with women. On Tuesday nights from 20:00, ladies can take Sals...

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