A unique and captivating destination, the city of Abu Dhabi has grown in leaps and bounds over the last few years.
Set your sights on breathtaking mega-projects that are unrivalled anywhere in the world. These structures and attractions have contributed to placing Abu Dhabi firmly on the international scene for business travel, leisure, conferences and sporting events.
Heritage Village
The heritage village offers a taste of the pre-oil era, with insight into Bedouin life, as well as courtyard houses, wind towers, and examples of ancient irrigation systems used in the region’s oases.
Qasr Al Hosn
Qasr Al Hosn was built in 1793 as the official residence of the rulers. It is now adjacent to cultural foundations where visitors can enjoy exhibitions, concert, lectures and other events during the course of the year.
Abu Dhabi Islands
With over 200 islands around the capital, visitors can hire boats to explore for a quick getaway. Experience dolphin-watching or wading through the mangroves, and relax on pure white sandy beaches.
Desert Safaris
One of the best tourist activities in Abu Dhabi is its exciting desert safaris, for it is a city surrounded by miles of sweeping desert terrain. Travellers in Abu Dhabi can choose either a half day safari or a full day safari depending on their itinerary.
City Tour
The city tour affords visitors an opportunity to explore some of the tourist hotspots in Abu Dhabi by including busy ports, local markets, palatial forts and soaring skyscrapers as part of its itinerary.
These guided tours pause at main attractions, allowing visitors to explore each site. Tourists obtain great opportunities for capturing the stunning skyline, picturesque coastline and even the notable landmarks in Abu Dhabi.
One of the key attractions in Abu Dhabi city tour is the impressive Jebel Ali Port, presently standing as the as a big artificial port.
The trip to Qasr al-Hosn virtually takes the visitors back in time, for it is a very old building in Abu Dhabi. This grand palatial fort was once the majestic residence of the Al Nahyan royal family, the present rulers of the country.
The city tour’s excitement heightens when entering the Corniche. This beautiful boulevard runs alongside the coastline, flanking lush gardens, fountains as well as stunning beaches.
The tour also includes the Heritage Village that exhibits local traditions and the Women’s Craft Centre where alluring handicrafts are produced, while at the Dhow Yard visitors observe Arabian sailing vessels, also known as dhows.
Shopping
Abu Dhabi has traditional souks (markets) and modern malls. Whether you choose to explore the comforts of designer boutiques or haggle in the local market, the emirate's shopping experience is unbeatable.
Be sure to look out for exotic merchandise including carpets, rugs, textiles, gold, antiques, jewellery and traditional wooden furniture.
Bargaining is a time-honoured tradition and expected when haggling for souvenirs.