Abu Dhabi City - Main attractions in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and the largest of the seven emirates federation.This capital is characterised by its Corniche, overlooking the amazing turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf.

Abu Dhabi is the city that welcomes the modern 21st century and staying true to its traditions and heritage.In Abu Dhabi city you'll find all the conveniences of 21st century capital living and with some surprising additions.

Year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle await every guest in Abu Dhabi. These, combined with distinctive Arabian hospitality, mystique and world-class infrastructure make Abu Dhabi an enchanting destination for experienced and novice travellers. There are numerous attractions to choose from in Abu Dhabi such as:

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
This architectural work of art is one the world's largest mosques, which can host upto 40,000 worshippers. The mosque features 80 domes, approximately 1000 columns, 24-carat gold-plated chandeliers and the world's largest hand-woven carpet. Unlike other mosques in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is open to non-Muslims.

Abu Dhabi Corniche
The Corniche Road has a wide variety of entertainment options where you have swimming areas, refreshment outlets, scenic gardens, walking pathways, beach volleyball pitches, children's play areas.

Al Maqta Fort
This 200 year-old fort, which is an ADTA visitor information centre, is located next to Al Maqtaa Bridge towards Abu Dhabi Island. The fort was built to fend off bandits and provides an interesting contrast to the modern bridge next to it

Arabian Horses
From the ancient times of the Middle East the Arabian horses evolved with its energy, intelligence that made them one of the most popular breeds of America and enable it to excel at a wide variety of activities popular today. Arabians are excellent on the trail as well as in the show ring.

Date farm
A trip to a Date Farm should also be a part of a tourist itinerary to see how the fruits of the region are cultivated and processed for export. In Arab culture, it is known as the tree of life, being an integral part of the Middle Eastern diet and livelihood for centuries. The date farms not only provided desert dwellers’ families and animals with nutrition, it supplied the materials for their very homes.

Desert
Starting with an exciting ride up and down some of the desert's biggest dunes, you can try sand skiing before watching the sun set. After driving a short distance further to a permanent desert camp, you are treated to a sumptuous barbecue, followed by shisha, camel rides, falconry displays and henna painting

Falconry
Falconry is an important part of desert life which has been practiced in the UAE for centuries. Nowadays, falconry is purely practiced for sport.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world's first and largest indoor theme park. It is an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for families, fans and enthusiasts. The Park offers more than 20 Ferrari-inspired rides and attractions, including a diverse array of rides for adults and children, a wide variety of Italian delicacies, and unique shopping experiences.

Gold Market
The Gold Souk on 4th Street in Madinat Zayed has many jewellers, including some of the Gulf's largest

Golf
Abu Dhabi is the city to host some of the biggest names in golf during the European PGA Tour. The championship has a lot to offer with children's entertainment, competitions, array of food and beverage outlets to make a perfect day out.

Dhow Racing
Traditional boat racing involve traditional boats called dhows, which were used in the past for pearl diving or merchandise transportation. Dhow races are held during the winter season, and use 40-60 feet dhows and up to 100 oarsmen who use their physical strength and traditional practices passed down to them from their forefathers to raise the mast and slide down swiftly through waves.