Abu Dhabi is the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is ranked as the 68th most expensive city in the world. Abu Dhabi’s weather is generally hot and has an average temperature of 38 degrees. The name “Abu Dhabi” is derived from the Arabic phrase “father of the gazelle.” Abu Dhabi provides numerous options to visit its shopping malls, recreational activities, landmarks, and other commercial centers. The emirate of Abu Dhabi (including the Abu Dhabi Island) has a number of white-sand beaches that span over a total of 10km in length. If you’re visiting Abu Dhabi, the following activities are something that you shouldn’t miss out on to make your trip more enjoyable:
Yellow boats – the yellow boats provide an opportunity to look at the entire cityscape from the clear blue waters of the Abu Dhabi Corniche. The Corniche (also known as the shoreline of Abu Dhabi) provides a birds eye view of the tall structures and the entire city in front of you.
Ferrari World – world’s iconic theme park located at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It is the only Ferrari-themed park in the world and its foundation was laid in November 2007 as a part of the development of the man-made Yas Island project which hosts the Formula-1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi every year since 2009.
Yas Marina Circuit – Yas Marina Circuit is the heart of the Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Yas Marina Circuit (YMC) is the location of the Formula-1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. The entire project was funded with a staggering $1.322 billion and opened its doors in October 2009 to a capacity of 50000 visitors. The circuit features state-of-the-art technology and architectural skills. YMC is truly a world class facility.
Saadiyat Island – Saadiyat Island is another man-made island right across the road from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat Island is more famous for its cultural structures and various large-scale projects (such as Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Louvre Abu Dhabi) are in their final stages as well. Saadiyat Island is located 500 meters off of the coast of Abu Dhabi and features stunning views of the open sea.
World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (WTCAD) – WTCAD is a modern skyscraper with a height of 324 meters and home to various offices and residential properties. The project has 72 floors and 5 floors of dedicated underground parking. The project was initiated in 2006 and opened its doors to the public in 2012. WTCAD is now named as Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid as a symbol of honor to the ruler of Dubai.
Al Ain Zoo – Al Ain Zoo occupies a total area of 990 acres. The zoo has some extinct animals that are kept in the perfect conditions to ensure immunity to the extremely hot summers. The concerned authorities organize regular tours around the zoo.
Desert Safari Abu Dhabi – the desert safari experience in Abu Dhabi is absolutely unforgettable. This is one of the things that you cannot miss out on your trip to Abu Dhabi. The desert provides the real identity of the Bedouin life. Enjoy the evening desert safari in Abu Dhabi and have dinner under the stars followed by belly dancing at the desert safari camp.