In the middle of a huge lifeless desert is the city-oasis of Abu Dhabi - the capital of one of the emirates of the UAE and the second most populous city after Dubai . In the architecture and culture of the city the ancient antiquity and the high-tech modernity are closely intertwined.
Attractions of Abu Dhabi include luxurious mosques, rich eastern markets and translucent, as if weightless, buildings with mirrored windows. It's difficult to choose what to see in Abu Dhabi, simply because there are a lot of really beautiful and unusual places in the city.
The White Mosque
The white mosque in Abu Dhabi personifies the fabulous magic of "1000 and one night". The mosque in Abu Dhabi is dedicated to Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan al-Nahyan, honored by every local resident, a great man, thanks to which poor princedoms united in one state and over 40 years of his rule turned into a prosperous country. A huge white mosque is the most luxurious in Muslim states and one of the largest mosques in the world .
Sheik Zayed's Palace
Another monumental structure - Sheikh Zayed's palace in Abu Dhabi, is a museum. It is based in the former palace of the President of the United Arab Emirates. The museum's expositions introduce the genealogical tree of the royal family and the cultural heritage of the Bedouin Arabs. There is an art gallery in the palace.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
In 2015, it is planned to open a supermodern building of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. Exhibits-artifacts from all over the world will present the most significant works of different epochs and nationalities, that is, in essence the Eastern Louvre will be a cosmopolitan museum. The space of the museum is very extensive - the total area of the halls is 8000 m2. The idea of organizing a museum space is unusual: in every hall there will be exhibits that originate from different civilizations and epochs, but united by a common theme. The building of the Louvre is covered with a glass dome, which causes the illusion of being in an open space.
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Fountains of Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, there are more than a hundred fountains, located mainly in the area of the Konish Road embankment. Fountains are refreshing the sultry space of the Arab city, they are surrounded by a variety of artists, youth discos. Especially beautiful are the brightly lit streams of fountains in the southern nights. And what romantic names are these sources of coolness! Pearl, Swan, Vulcan are just some of them.
Falling tower
An unusual skyscraper, located in the center of Abu Dhabi, is the Leaning Tower. The building with a height of 160 meters has an inclination angle of 18 degrees, which is almost 4 times the slope of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The unique tower also has an unusual shape - it expands upward. The falling tower is included in the complex of 23 buildings having a similar architecture.
Amusement park «Mir Ferrari»
In Abu Dhabi, there are many places where lonely tourists and families can spend wonderful time. The entertainment complex "Mir Ferrari" in Abu Dhabi is a place for fans of extreme and thrilling experiences for all ages. Under the huge red roof there are more than 20 newest attractions. On the territory of the park is the largest outside the Maranello Museum "Ferrari", which presents all the models of the famous car brand, since 1947. In numerous cafes you can enjoy delicious dishes of Italian cuisine.
Aquapark in Abu Dhabi
The largest water park in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi, at the end of 2012, received the first visitors. Thematic zones include 43 kinds of entertainment for the whole family. All attractions have the latest technical equipment and modern special effects, allowing you to survive a lot of amazing sensations!
Hotels in Abu Dhabi
Fine hotels in Abu Dhabi "Park Hyatt" and "Rotana" offer tourists cozy, comfortable rooms. There are bars, restaurants, banquet halls, swimming pools, fitness centers, spa-salons.
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There is no doubt that staying in one of the most luxurious and exquisite cities in the world will be pleasant and memorable!