Capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest emirate in the country with more than 1.6 million inhabitants. Abu Dhabi is a harmonious combination of elegant central areas, eternal Bedouin settlements, surrounding mountains, deserts and beaches of sand. In keeping with its status as the economic and political center of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi's state-of-the-art infrastructure blends seamlessly with commercial and tourism activities. This city is the richest in the world after one of the largest oil reserves on the planet was found about 50 years ago. But despite having this wealth, it has not been until recent years when the sheikhs and the government have invested large amounts of money in building tourist attractions. You can go shopping in luxury shopping centers to traditional bazaars, enjoy kilometers of golden beaches, rest in the city parks, dine in the best restaurants or go on a unique desert safari.

These are its most notable tourist attractions:

- The Sheikh Zayed Mosque: the largest in the country and considered one of the wonders of the modern world. Built between 1996 and 2007, this mosque is made of white marble and has four minarets that exceed 100 meters in height. The interior has a large patio decorated with mosaics, the largest handmade rug in the world and lamps plated with gold and Swarovski crystals. Entry to the mosque is free for everyone, but you must comply with the rules of wearing long pants for men, a scarf that covers the hair for women, as well as loose clothing that covers legs and arms.

- The Louvre Abu Dhabi: The Louvre, inaugurated in 2017, was the work of the French architect Jean Nouvel, this architectural wonder impresses with its apparently floating steel dome, which It allows sunlight to filter in, creating a sea of stars. Inside you will find works by great masters on loan from several French museums such as the D'Orsay Museum and the Louvre in Paris.

- Corniche: stroll at sunset along Corniche Avenue and end the day with a relaxing swim on its public beach. This endless 8-kilometer promenade has a marked path for walking or playing sports, where there are also shaded areas to rest, parks and stalls to have a drink or eat. In the middle of the promenade is Corniche Beach, a public beach where you can swim with views of what was the tallest flag in the world at 122 meters high and the dome of the Abu Dhabi theater.

- Abu Dhabi theme parks: They are located on Yas Island, and among the most recommended are: Ferrari World (it is the largest indoor theme park in the world and is dedicated to the Italian brand Ferrari), Warner Bros World and the Yas Waterworld (water amusement park). 

- Al Ain: known as the Garden City, located near the border with Oman, stands out for preserving its traditional Arab architecture with low-rise buildings. Among the tourist attractions of this historic city full of parks scattered by several oases, are the popular camel market (not held on Mondays), the Sheikh Zayed Palace, the Al Ain Oasis, the Al Ain National Museum and the Al Jahili Fort.


Programs at Abu Dhabi

Getaway to Dubai with Abu Dhabi

4 nights1066 €per person

Eco Adventure in Abu Dhabi

Based on 2 or 3 passengers.
3 nights1724 €per person

Dubai with Bali beaches

8 nights1818 €per person

Golden Triangle with Dubai

11 nights2652 €per person

Dubai with Maldives

8 nights2862 €per person

Dubai and Ras Al Khaymah (2/3 pax)

Option for 2 to 3 passengers
7 nights

Dubai Desert and Musandam Peninsula

6 nights

Dubai with Mauritius

8 nights

Emirates at your fingertips

7 nights

Emirates with family

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What to see in Abu Dhabi?

Ferrari Park, Abu Dhabi

Theme amusement park dedicated to the legendary Ferrari brand. Located on Yas Island, annex to the Yas Marina Circuit in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. A must-see stop for all racing car lovers.The Ferrari World park, inaugurated in 2010, is protected by a huge red cover of 86,000 square meters crowned by a huge Ferrari logo which makes it the largest indoor theme park in the world.The park has 19 attractions that include two roller coasters and a water attraction. These are some of the most notable:-Formula Rossa: The park's star attraction reaches 240 kilometers per hour in 4.5 seconds, making it the fastest roller coaster in the world. p>-Fiorano GT Challenge: Roller coaster made up of several Ferrari F430 Spiders that perform a surprising race.Ferrari Gallery: Small display of historical and racing cars. -G-Force: This small shuttle takes visitors up to 62 meters above the roof of the building.-V12: Water trip in a boat through the interior of a giant engine.In addition to these attractions, there are some special ones for children that allow them to create Ferrari miniatures or drive a small Ferrari Spider F430 GT and a small Formula One model.The park has several simulators, virtual tours and 3D attractions that allow visitors to travel through the history and world of Ferrari.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

It is considered one of the wonders of the modern world. Construction began during the presidency of the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who wanted to establish a structure that would unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world, the historical and modern values of architecture and the art. His final resting place is in the gardens next to the mosque itself. It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world. The space it occupies is approximately equivalent to the size of five football fields.It was built 11 meters above sea level, and 9.5 meters above street level, between the Mussafah and Maqta Bridges, so that it is clearly visible from all directions.This mosque is made of white marble, has four minarets that exceed 100 meters in height and 82 vaults of seven different sizes, having the largest 85 meters high outside. The interior of the mosque has a huge patio decorated with mosaics, the largest handmade carpet in the world and lamps plated with gold and Swarovski crystals.The design of the mosque can be defined as a fusion between Arab, Moorish and Mughal architecture. The lighting design was crucial to give coherence to the complex architecture and interior design, and had to be sensitive to the different materials used. Light sources were integrated into caves, ledges, niches and behind carved wooden lattices known as Mashrabiya. The goal was to achieve the greatest appearance of lightness and the necessary levels of indirect light. The result is that the building appears to glow with a natural luminosity, despite the predominance of artificial light sources. The Qibla prayer wall, which points towards Mecca, has become a unique piece of art, with an integration of light and material in a symbolic luminous panel.The entrance to the mosque is Free for everyone, but you must comply with the rules of wearing long pants for men, a scarf that covers the hair for women, as well as loose clothing that covers legs and arms.
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