Abu Dhabi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of the United Arab Emirates
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital and seat of the government of the United Arab Emirates, hence it is the go-to destination for any major political event or ministerial headquarters. It isnot, however, the commercial or tourism capital of the country—that would beDubai—but massive investment in aviation and tourism since the 2000s has definitely added a lot things to do in city. The city was not intended to be the capital of the UAE. The capital of the UAE was supposed to be a planned city between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and was to be called 'Al Karama' (which means dignity in Arabic) as stated in the first version of the constitution. However, considering the earlier stage of the union was a volatile time, with multiple issues and various ordeals occurring, Abu Dhabi was made the temporary capital as
Top Attractions in Abu Dhabi
Explore the best things to see and do in Abu Dhabi:
- ★Abrahamic Family House
- ★Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
- ★Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
- ★Corniche Road
- ★Desert safari
- ★Emirates Palace
- ★Etihad Arena
- ★Helicopter Tour
Where to Eat in Abu Dhabi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Al Akkawi Cafeteria
- 🍴Anand Vegetarian Restaurant
- 🍴Aroma Spicy Restaurant
- 🍴Evergreen Restaurant Veg.
- 🍴Fish Market
- 🍴Ghalib Restaurant
Where to Stay in Abu Dhabi
- 🏨Aloft Abu Dhabi
- 🏨Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers
- 🏨Crowne Plaza
- 🏨Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa
- 🏨Emirates Palace
- 🏨Grand Continental Flamingo
Abu Dhabi Travel Guide Sections
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