Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It has many attractions for visitors, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its gold and marble splendour and places for 40,000 worshippers and the Ferrari World theme park on Yas Island, with its exciting rides and rollercoasters.
Arriving at Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH), tourists can take advantage of Abu Dhabi car hire and drive out to Saadiyat Island, the new cultural hub of the city. It contains residences, businesses and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Louvre Abu Dhabi art museums. Yas Island plays host to the annual Grand Prix race and is also the location of the Warner Brothers Movie Theme Park and an impressive shopping mall.
The Corniche features beautiful beaches and a permanent wakeboarding park. Nothing beats the Hamdan Shopping Centre for bargains and souvenirs. The Carpet Souk in Mina Street has carpets at very competitive prices, as well as Arabic majlis-style cushions made to order. The Zayed National Museum features wonderful displays and interactive educational exhibits. If you are looking for luxury, all of the rooms in the superb Mirage Palace face the sea and there is enough entertainment to keep the entire family happy.
Those who use Abu Dhabi car hire can take a leisurely drive out to the lovely oasis city Al Ain next to the Oman border, with its ancient falaj irrigation system and many entertaining activities. Other places to visit include Jebel Hafeet Mountain, the highest in the country, the beautiful ochre dunes at Rub al Khali, the fishing town of Mirfa and Al Gharbia, which has the world's largest unbroken sand desert.
The most popular time to visit Abu Dhabi is in the winter, but it has good weather all year round.
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