Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi 

      

Abu Dhabi (meaning “the Father of the Gazelle” in Arabic) was founded when a young antelope led a wandering tribe to fresh water, on an island with no more than 300 palm (‘barasti’) huts, a few coral buildings and the Ruler’s fort. This simple island settlement has since been transformed into the modern, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi and the high-rise capital of the United Arab Emirates. A tour of the UAE capital usually takes in everything from the evolving skyline to sandy shores and iconic building

Abu Dhabi is the one place on earth that encompasses everything that is ancient and modern, amazing and adventurous, magnificent and mysterious. If you are visiting Abu Dhabi for a weekend or during a transit on a long trip, it is important to have information about the unique things to do in Abu Dhabi in order to get the maximum of your Abu Dhabi short break. The below attractions are some of the most popular places to visit in Abu Dhabi, UAE.