• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center - The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques globally and uniquely showcases the interaction between Islam and various world cultures. Sheikh Zayed envisioned the Grand Mosque to blend architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations, celebrating cultural diversity by creating a truly inspirational and diverse sanctuary. The mosque’s architects hailed from Britain, Italy, and the UAE, drawing design inspiration from Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, Egypt, and other Islamic nations. This has resulted in a stunning architectural masterpiece that can accommodate 40,000 worshippers and visitors.

The mosque’s open-door policy welcomes tourists and celebrants worldwide to marvel at its onion-top domes, reflective pools surrounding the courtyard, and the iconic prayer hall, which is bathed in sunlight and houses the world’s largest handmade chandelier and carpet. Don’t miss the calligraphy encircling the domes’ hollows, featuring Quranic verses painted with gold leaves in An-Naskh script.

• Heritage Village - Explore the Heritage Village to experience traditional desert life and step back in time to a souk, mosque, and encampment from pre-modernized Abu Dhabi. Visitors can shop, view artifacts, and watch artisans create pottery, blow glass, and weave fabric on a loom.
  Operated by the Emirates Heritage Club, this reconstructed traditional oasis village offers a fascinating glimpse into the emirate’s past. Public workshops allow craftsmen to demonstrate traditional skills like metalwork, pottery, weaving, and spinning, often inviting visitors to try their hand. The village’s spice shop sells dried herbs, handmade soaps, and various souvenirs.
• Abu Dhabi Dates Market - The Abu Dhabi Dates Market is the largest market for dates in the city, offering a wide variety of date species, especially during the season. Products from Oman and Saudi Arabia are also available, and the market offers the best prices in town.
• Madinat Zayed - The Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre is the premier destination for international retail shopping in the heart of the city. It features a wide range of brands and stores offering high-end fashion, perfumes, household goods, groceries, electronics, and more.
  With over 70 jewelry stores offering traditional and contemporary gold, diamond, and pearl jewelry from around the world, the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre is a true gem in the city. It also houses the Madinat Zayed Gold Centre, the only gold center in Abu Dhabi, and provides ample parking facilities.
• The Corniche - The Corniche Road stretches over eight kilometers of beautifully maintained waterfront, featuring children’s play areas, separate cycling and pedestrian paths, cafés, restaurants, and the lifeguarded Corniche Beach.

Corniche Beach
This extensive beach runs along Corniche Road from near the Hilton Hotel to beyond Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, with its main entrance located there. Weekdays usually offer available beach umbrellas, but they may be scarce on weekends. Swimming is restricted to within 40 meters of the beach by floating fences, and lifeguards are plentiful.

Abu Dhabi’s pristine Corniche beachfront has earned the prestigious Blue Flag status, an international eco-label for beaches and marinas ensuring clean and safe bathing water.

Each month, 30,000 to 50,000 visitors enjoy the Corniche’s three sections for families, singles, and the general public. There are over 1,100 free parking spaces within a five-minute walk of the beach, which charges AED 10 (US $2.7) for entry to the family and singles sections. Public beach access is free.

• Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - This iconic Abu Dhabi hotel combines Arabian grandeur with modern luxury for a magical experience. By day, the hotel’s golden-sandy color contrasts with its lush green gardens, silver fountains, and the blue sky. At night, the lighting creates a majestic rainbow effect over the main dome.

The main Palace building spans over a kilometer from wing to wing, with gardens and surroundings covering 100 hectares. The hotel boasts 114 domes, with the central dome rising 72.6 meters above ground. The interior features gold, mother of pearl, and crystals, with 1,002 chandeliers, the largest weighing 2.5 tonnes. The Palace also has two handmade wall display carpets, each weighing a tonne and depicting the palace.

Guests and visitors can explore the grand halls and corridors showcasing Arabian design, with central passageways and arched ceilings. The hotel offers over 200 rooms, each decorated in a chic style with cultural touches. Dining options include modern Chinese cuisine at Hakkasan, fine French dining at Le Vendome, and award-winning local dishes at Mezlai Emirati Restaurant.

• Qasr Al Watan - Qasr Al Watan, a new cultural landmark in Abu Dhabi, invites the public to explore the nation’s legacy of knowledge and tradition, enhancing cultural understanding of the UAE.

An Architectural Landmark
Qasr Al Watan is more than a traditional palace; it is a beautifully crafted tribute to Arabian heritage and artistry. Its architecture and design reflect the significance of the exhibits and the function of its iconic rooms.

Cultural Initiative
Qasr Al Watan encourages visitors to learn about the UAE’s governing traditions and values, exploring a well-preserved legacy of knowledge and enhancing cultural understanding of the nation.

A Knowledge Hub
Qasr Al Watan offers an inspiring intellectual legacy, highlighting Arab contributions to various fields of knowledge. The Palace also houses the Qasr Al Watan Library, where scholars can access a vast collection of books and resources about the UAE and its progressive journey.

An Enriching Visitor Journey
Visitors to Qasr Al Watan will learn about the UAE’s formation and governance system, access halls typically reserved for official summits, and appreciate Arabian architectural craftsmanship and intellectual heritage.

Parking: The Visitor Centre car park offers ample free parking, with valet parking available for AED 80. Parking is open from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, seven days a week.

• Etihad Towers - This striking five-tower complex offers residents and visitors a place to live, work, stay, shop, and dine, with panoramic views of the city and Arabian Gulf.

A benchmark for luxury experiences, the complex includes three residential towers and the 280-meter-high, five-star Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel.

The Observation Deck at 300 on Tower 2’s 74th floor provides unbeatable cityscape and island views.

The Avenue at Etihad Towers features one of the world’s most exclusive collections of boutique shops, many with luxurious private rooms for VIP shopping.

• Iranian Souk - The Iranian Souk is an open-air market offering a wide selection of authentic products from Iran, including bedspreads, Oriental spices, colorful textiles, high-quality Persian rugs, beautiful carpets, and hand-painted pottery.
• Yas Island - Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is a multi-purpose leisure, shopping, and entertainment center developed by Aldar Properties since 2006, with an estimated cost of over a billion dollars. The island features five main attractions: Ferrari World, Yas Water World, Warner Brothers, Clymb, and Yas Marina Circuit.
• Manarat al Saadiyat - Manarat Al Saadiyat enriches Abu Dhabi’s art scene with exhibitions, workshops, performances, and drop-in art studio spaces. As the site of the annual Abu Dhabi Art show, it includes an outdoor events terrace, a café and brasserie, three galleries for temporary exhibits, a photography studio, an art studio, and a 250-seat auditorium.

Meaning ‘place of enlightenment,’ Manarat Al Saadiyat opened in 2009 and hosts ongoing activities for the local community, including workshops for children and adults on topics like printmaking, self-portraits, figure drawing, and robotics. It also serves as a venue for comedy nights, theater workshops, sky-gazing, yoga classes, and film screenings.

• Marina Mall - Marina Mall, opened in March 2001, is a premier shopping and entertainment venue in Abu Dhabi, located along the breakwater on Corniche Road, near the Emirates Palace hotel. In January 2017, Forbes recognized Marina Mall as one of Abu Dhabi’s top shopping malls.
• World Trade Center Mall - This modern revival of the old Central Market, once the city’s business and trading hub, is now a fully integrated development with a mall, modern souk, offices, and residences.

The Souk at World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi
Located on the site of the original commercial district and spanning three levels, this contemporary take on a traditional Abu Dhabi market is connected to the WTC Mall by Khalifa Bridge. The souk offers everything from traditional artifacts, henna, and spices to jewelry, Arabic perfumes, clothing, and accessories.

• Louvre Abu Dhabi - The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It was inaugurated on November 8, 2017, by French President Emmanuel Macron, UAE Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

• Visit the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Experience the thrill of Ferrari World with a photo opportunity
• Drive by the majestic Royal Palace Area
• See the impressive Emirates Palace Hotel
• Capture memories at the Corniche with a photo stop
• Explore the traditional Heritage Village
• Snap a picture at the Yas Marina Circuit/F1 Track
• Admire the natural beauty of Jubail Mangrove Park
• Refresh with bottled water included
• Marvel at the modern architecture of Etihad Tower
• Discover the cultural hub at Manarat Al Saadiyat
• Shop at the Marina Mall
• Enjoy a photo stop at Rixos Marina
• Witness the unique HQ Al Bandar/Coin Shape Building
• Pass by the innovative Capital Tower
• Get a glimpse of Warner Bros Yas Park
• Drive by the scenic Hudayriyat Island
• Stroll through the bustling Dates Market
• Pass by the Adnec Exhibition Center
• View the Qasr Al Watan from the road

The capital city of the United Arab Emirates seamlessly blends its deep-seated traditional roots with the dynamic pulse of modern day living. Experience the unique culture of the UAE amidst the country’s cutting-edge progress. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking vistas and distinguished attractions of the capital during this 8-hour journey, creating unforgettable moments in Abu Dhabi.

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