Culture, history and adventure co-exist side by side in the beautiful and historic emirate of Abu Dhabi, a capital city that welcomes people from all around the world. Families, friends, colleagues, and solo travellers will all find their ideal experiences in the emirate and its surrounds.

Explore Abu Dhabi’s picturesque coast on a speedboat tour, or kayak along lush mangroves and spot stunning birdlife. Soar down flame-coloured dunes on a sandboard in the world’s largest uninterrupted sand mass, the Empty Quarter, or discover ancient history at 5,000-year-old tombs on Jebel Hafit, the city’s tallest peak. Stroll through the 4,000-year-old Al Ain Oasis, or get your heart racing on the world’s fastest roller-coaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Get nostalgic with your favourite childhood characters on family-friendly rides at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, or explore ancient and contemporary art and culture at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Summit the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall at Clymb™, or make friends with majestic falcons at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Feed friendly giraffes at Al Ain Zoo, or spot free-roaming wildlife including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas and cheetahs at wildlife reserve Sir Bani Yas Island. Of course you could also indulge in a massage and gold facial at the city’s plush Emirates Palace hotel.

No matter how you choose to explore the emirate, whether it’s by car, open-top double-decker bus, cab, chopper or boat, you’re sure to be surprised by the sights you discover along the way.

Experiences in Abu Dhabi

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