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Abu Dhabi Attractions

Abu Dhbai City

Abu Dhabi's location on an island makes it compact and accessible. It iss easy to find your way around and the city is fascinating to explore on foot, by hire car or by hopping in a taxi.

A busy metropolis of spectacular high rise office towers, shopping malls, restaurants and superb hotels, interspersed with gracious residential districts, the layout of the city even today reflects its origins as a fishing village. Abu Dhabi not only looks outwards to the blue waters of the Gulf, but many of the places of interest to visitors and the main centre of commercial activity lie within five blocks of the sea. This is also the area where the majority of the leading hotels are located and, given their proximity to the water front, a beautiful sea view is almost guaranteed.

The Corniche & Breakwater

The recently renovated Corniche is the city's showpiece, with its beachfront location, paved walkways and lush greenery. You will find visitors and residents out and about enjoying this beautiful area at any time of day - strolling, jogging, cycling or rollerblading along the waterfront or taking their families to one of the many children's play areas or grassy parks.

At the western end of the Corniche is one of the newest jewels of Abu Dhabi's burgeoning tourism sector - the magnificent Emirates Palace Hotel. From there, a road leads to the Breakwater, an area of reclaimed land off the main Abu Dhabi island. Featuring a luxury shopping mall, water sports club and Heritage Village, this area has a number of Arabic cafes and restaurants along the waterfront and a new marina and housing development are currently under construction.

Golf in Abu Dhabi

For the keen golfer, Abu Dhabi offers several options, with excellent clubs boasting world-class facilities and the bonus of ideal weather conditions all year round. Courses are either grass, sand or a mixture of the two. The Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton features two 18-hole grass courses that will appeal to all levels of golfer; the Garden Course even has a floodlit back nine so players do not need to retire to the clubhouse when the sun goes down.

Shopping in Abu Dhabi

Traditional and cosmopolitan, Abu Dhabi's many shopping venues and locales reflect the emirate's nature. Shopping is an expedition, where visitors may find a gem of an antique carpet at one of the emirate's traditional markets or pick up the latest season’s designer fashions in one of many ultra-modern shopping malls and boutiques. Abu Dhabi is home to many of the world’s top prestigious brand names, as well as a central market place for local and regional artisans producing high quality arts and craft.

There are over 18 shopping malls and centres in the capital and three in Al Ain. Two of Abu Dhabi's biggest shopping malls are Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall. The former, located on the Abu Dhabi Corniche Breakwater near Emirates Palace, is home to over 160 stores, including IKEA, Woolworths, Zara, Versace, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Channel, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, as well as the major hypermarket, Carrefour and a nine screen cinema. A wide variety of restaurants and fast food outlets cater to every taste, and visitors can enjoy a coffee break at any one of the mall’s numerous coffee shops.

Islands

Unknown to most the Abu Dhabi emirate is archipelagic, where nearly 200 islands are strewn along its coast. This means island-hopping is a popular pastime among affluent residents who have boats and even for non-boat owners, where public transportation is available. Private tour operators likewise offer similar island-hopping services

Yas Island

Yas Island is the emirate’s sports and leisure centre. It is only about 30 minutes drive off Abu Dhabi, and will be home to a Ferrari Theme Park, a Formula One circuit, a water park and several golf courses, polo fields, equestrian centre and high-end hotels. These hotels are estimated to offer about 2,000 rooms upon their completion. A visit to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi makes a fascinating excursion. Come and enjoy a relaxing vacation in the tranquil and peaceful ambiance of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.