TOP 10 tourist attractions of Abu Dhabi

Most people visiting Abu Dhabi expect to see sand dunes and blue waters of the bay there. But they are quite surprised to find there a well-developed city, where modernity is combined with history.

1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque) is located near the city center. It can be viewed on any day except Friday, from 10 a.m. Entrance to the mosque is free. Women will be asked to wear traditional Emirate women's clothing: a cloak (abaya) and a scarf on her head (sheila) in black.

2. Yas Marina Circuit located on the artificial island of Yas. Part of the track is located along the promenade and spectators can watch the Formula 1 races from moored yachts. Designed using the latest developments and contains 21 turns. Its length is 5555 m. The most notable construction on the circuit is the luxurious 5 * Yas Marina Hotel with 500 rooms. This is the first hotel in the world that is located above the track, providing spectators with an unforgettable race experience.

3. The Presidential Hotel Emirates Palace, which is no more luxurious in the whole world. The entire lobby is covered in gold leaf. The hotel has 302 rooms and 92 suites, stunning the imagination with its luxury. Excursions around the hotel begin at 10 in the morning, the cost is 100 dirhams (US $ 27.3).

4. Historic village and veterinary hospital for falcons. The heritage village located near Marina Mall. Partly - this is a working museum, partly - a real village. There are artisan shops, guided tours of the museum. In the veterinary hospital for falcons, everyone will be told about this feathered symbol of the UAE, and how the Bedouins used these birds.

5. The promenade of Abu Dhabi (Corniche) stretches for 6 km, has on its territory parks, lush vegetation and fountains. Residents and visitors willingly play sports on it, ride bicycles and roller skates, or simply stroll in the evenings, going to cozy cafes.

6. Al Ittihad Square - the main attraction of this place - six sculptural symbols of the Arab world carved from white stone - a cannon, a watchtower, a cover for covering food, a coffee pot, a rose water vessel and an incense bowl. They like to walk heretourists with my children and make memorable photos.

7. Art galleries. While the city is waiting for the opening of branches of the Louvre and the Guggenheim Museum on Saadiyat Island, the local artistic environment continues to grow and develop successfully. The city has many independent galleries.

8. The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Indoor Theme Park is located on Yas Island and is the largest in the world. It has more than 20 attractions. Next to the park building is the world's fastest rollercoaster ride called Formula Rossa, accelerating to 240 km / h.

9. Al Ain Zoo is located in Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Located on the territory of 400 hectares and is the largest zoo in the Middle East. Its main “population” is the animals and birds of the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula. The feline family is widely represented, including the endangered white lion. The zoo also has a terrarium and an aquarium.

10. Mount Jebel Hafeet is located in the south of the UAE, in the vicinity of Al Ain, next to the Sultanate of Oman. Its height is 1163 meters. It rises in a desert area and is a local landmark and attraction. On the mountain itself, the Mercury Al Ain Hotel is built.

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