Abu Dhabi Top Ten, United Arab Emirates PDF Print E-mail
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Here is top ten of Abu Dhabi`s attractions.

1. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Grand Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, popularly called Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque gets its name for a reason: It's the third-largest mosque in the world (the first two are in Saudi Arabia) can accommodate more than 41,000 worshipers at once. It has 1,096 exterior columns and 96 columns in the main prayer hall embedded with 20,000 handmade marble panels encrusted with lapis lazuli, red agate, amethyst and mother of pearl.
Zayed was the principle founder of the U.A.E. He was president of U.A.E. as well as the ruler of Abu Dhabi for over 30 years. Entry into the Grand mosque for non-Muslims is restricted to Saturday-Thursday mornings. Dress modestly, conservatively, loose fitting clothing; long sleeves, long skirts and trousers (if need be, the ladies near the shoe lockers can loan you something). The Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi is truly amazing place to visit and to take photos of. Be sure to take your camera.

 2. Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace

This super-luxurious hotel operated by Abu Dhabi Kempinski is a true Arabian Nights' Palace. For a calm relaxing trip there can be no better place than this in the world. with more then one km private beach. The service is excellent and continues even to the swimming pool. All the restaurants are very good but in our opinion the Moroccan Tagine restaurant is the best. Emirate Palace hotel Abu Dhabi is one of the most impressive hotels and conference venues ever built, and is located only 30 min drive from Abu Dhabi airport.


3. Sir Bani Yas Island nature resort
Sir Bani Yas Island is the  former Royal nature reserve but now is the undoubtedly luxurious Desert Islands Resorts & Spa. Desert Island resort, or Jozor Al Sahra’a as it is known in Arabic, consist of Sir Bani Yas Island, Dalma Island and six Discovery Islands. Beach is very shallow and goes out a long way. Great for kids. You can enjoy the safari along with bicycle riding around the island. Totally recommended for family who seek to have quiet and enjoyable time together. Also this place offers a really good getaway, especially when what you are looking for is a something away from the city life and a serene environment with crystal blue waters. That`s why this place totally recomended for couples. You can choose from a variety of adventure nature-based activities themed around the exciting wildlife and conservation projects on this reprt. Try snorkeling offshore, kayaking through the mangroves, mountain biking and hiking through the salt domes which dominate the island's core or only explore the Arabian Wildlife Park and view many of arabia’s rare indigenous animals on a wildlife drive. You can reach Sir Bani Yas Island by road - it's a 2.5 hour drive from Abu Dabi city. But remember that Sir Bani Yas Island (quiet resort with wild animals) is not the same as Yas Island (Formula One track and hotels).

4.  Yas Island

Yas Island is located just off the coast about 20km from Abhu Dhabi city center, in 10 min drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport, and 50 min from Dubai
Here you can see Ferrari World Abu Dhabi the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It includes over 20 rides and attractions, theater complex, miscellaneous driving activities, including rides for children of all ages and of course the world’s fastest rollercoaster.
Yas Marina Circuit is home of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which held its first race on November 1, 2009. Yas Island F1 is said to be the Arabian version of Monaco with four grandstand areas Main Grandstand,North Grandstand, South Grandstand and West Grandstand.
Actually Yas Island is quite big and its attractions are spread out. Among attractions are Water Park, first theme park in the Middle East Warner Bros theme park

As the official sport of the Emirates is shopping, Yas Island offers plenty of opportunity in this area, and Yas Island hotel.


5. The Liwa Desert.

Abu Dhabi Liwa is one of the largest oases in Arabia with dunes rising hundreds of metres into the air.

It is the name of a vast but almost barren desert region, that extends from the southern part of the Emirate Abu Dhabi, all the way to the border with Saudi Arabia. But it has freshwater pools and palm groves the oasis. Make your safari in this area the experience of a lifetime.


6. Al Ain Abu Dhabi Oases
The Al Ain Oases is one of the city's seven oases. Al Ain Dhabi UAE is often called the 'Garden City of The Gulf'. It is oases in the desert. It is one of the most incredible oases in the world. There is plenty of green grass around the roundabouts and lots of trees.  Have a walk through the cooling Al Ain Abu Dahbi Oases is one of the most relaxing pastimes to be found.

7. The Corniche Abu Dhabi
The Corniche is the Abu Dhabi's spectacular waterfront stretches for 6 km or 4 miles from the Breakwater near Marina Shoping Mall almost up to the Mina Zayed port.The Abu Dhabi Corniche, with its public parks and fountains, is a remarkable landscape of the city. It is a little bit extraordinary because it is situated in the middle of the city, along the coast. There are also many abu dhabi activities like go-cart riding, the lovely fountains are beautiful at day and night, playgrounds for families (although be alert as in most places there are no barriers to stop kids running onto the road), and even stages for shows. Corniche Abu Dhabi is a beautiful place to go for a peaceful walk or cycle.

8. Al Hosn Palace Abu Dhabi
Qasr al-Hosn which also known as the white or old fort is the oldest historic Abu Dhabi buildings which dates back to 1793. The palace AbuDhabi was the residence of the erstwhile ruling family. Al Hosn Palce itself is close to the public but great pictures can be taken from the grounds surrounding it.

9. Heritage Village Abu Dhabi
The Heritage village is designed as a living museum. it is located at the Breakwater in the middle of Abu Dhabi. Village abudhabi exhibits Bedouin tradition and lifestyle detailing a variety of local traditions, a reconstruction of the old well and irrigation system, mud-brick houses. There is a restaurant on the site, expensive but fine for a drink and break from the heat.

10. Khalifa Park Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Park is a gift for the people of Abbu Dhabi from UAE ruler Sheikh Khalifa.The Abu Dhabi Park was built at a cost of $50 million. Find tons of activities for alls including aquarium, a maritime museum, train, play parks a mosque and an Islamic garden. The Khalifa Park is popular among residents, as well as tourists.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 January 2011 21:19