Abu Dhabi Travel Guide

 2 Reviews  Exhibiting an astonishing suite of more than 200 cars, the Emirates National Auto Museum is not, in fact, a national museum but rather a car collection turned into an exhibition. The owner is H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, probably the most eccentric member of the ruling family of Abu... 

 6 Reviews  The beauty of the recently landscaped corniche in Abu Dhabi is only amplified by the inviting turquoise blue waters of the Gulf and the coral-coloured beach dunes of the outer Lulu island. All of this is set against the uniform skyline of modern Abu Dhabi. During the winter half of the year, when... 

 6 Reviews  The Heritage Village displays several traditional handicrafts for the visitor to Abu Dhabi. You can see a traditional well, for example, where an ox draws out the water, there is a resident camel and donkey which can give rides to kids at certain times of the day. There are stalls selling souvenirs... 

 4 Reviews  Completed in 2004/2005, the Emirates Palace Hotel was built by the government of Abu Dhabi in an effort to raise the profile of the city, similar to Dubai's move when they built Burj al Arab many years ago. However, Abu Dhabi did not choose to build a symbolic skyscraper, but rather a vast and... 

 3 Reviews  As an island, surrounded by many smaller islands (some manmade), Abu Dhabi has plenty of coastline to offer. A number of luxury hotels in the city, the Beach Rotana Hotel and Emirates Palace included, are equipped with private beaches, water sport facilities and swimming pools. These are the most... 

 2 Reviews  Great beach, exotic blue water... Chairs are for free. Best view on the skyline. Every 10 meters you have a tent or mushroom for some shade. A "train" or (free) mini-buses drive around the island and drop you / pick you up when you see a nice (free) spot. One restaurant in the center of the... 

 2 Reviews  Abu Dhabi's second luxury shopping centre is located on a small island off the Khalidiya area in Abu Dhabi. It is a grand shopping centre with numerous high-end shops, cafés and a cinema, and has become a big meeting place for locals and expats. An indoor ski slope, much like Dubai's was being built... 

 3 Reviews  Anyone wanting a breath of fresh air and a good game of golf should head out to the paradisiacal Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton. The Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton is located 30 minutes from the city center and just 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Carved majestically out of the... 

 2 Reviews  One of the city's premier shopping centres, the Abu Dhabi Mall, is adjacent to the Beach Rotana Hotel. As in much of the middle east, shopping centres are big "hang-outs", particularly in Abu Dhabi, where there is little entertainment (unlike Dubai) during the hot summer months. The mall itself has... 

 1 Review  The Abu Dhabi Ice Rink has an Olympic-size rink with French café, arcade entertainment, pro skate shop, music shop and children’s area. Lessons are available. If you fancy trying your hand at ice hockey, the Abu Dhabi Falcons is a highly successful club with more than 80 players. Players meet for... 

 2 Reviews  The Cultural Foundation comprises the National Archives, the National Library and the Institute of Culture and Art. All of these are housed in a modern, Islamic style building with wonderful tilework and an intricately decorated passageway. The foundation hosts excellent exhibitions of... 

 3 Reviews  Offers opportunities to dive in the waters all over the Emirates. ADSAC is superbly equipped with 3 fully fitted dive boats and compressors, and dedicated facilities at The Club. They regularly conduct diving courses, with fully qualified instructors on hand as well as "Try Dives" and "Experience...