5 hotspots you must see in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, is envisioning a new art, culture, and tourism city.
With a palace that is almost a work of art, the world’s sixth-largest mosque, a destination for men from all over the world, and an F1 circuit, Abu Dhabi is a world beyond imagination.
Landmarks of Abu Dhabi
Qasr Al Watan
Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket
The UAE Presidential Palace (Qasr Al Watan) has been open to the public since 2019. After buying a ticket and passing through security, a shuttle bus will take you to the gardens where you can see the presidential palace. The presidential palace is enormous as soon as you step off the shuttle bus. It took 150 million hours to build the 380,000-square-meter presidential palace. The doors of the palace are made of solid maple wood, and it took 350 hours to make a single door. The facade of the palace is made of white granite and limestone, symbolizing purity and peace. Inside the palace, you’ll find a central hall. The floor is 100 meters wide and 100 meters long, and the height to the central dome is 60 meters. The dome is 37 meters in diameter, making it one of the largest domes in the world.
The interior of the palace is decorated with more than 5,000 geometric natural and floral patterns, the details of which are a work of art. After passing through the central hall, there are conference rooms for meetings with heads of state, a banquet hall for 300 people, and an exhibition hall displaying diplomatic gifts from heads of state. In addition, the library has a collection of more than 40,000 rare books, and there are several art installations. The Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace is a must-visit for anyone who wants to see the art of capital and technology in action.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket
The result of a 30-year exchange agreement between the governments of France and Abu Dhabi, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is the brainchild of Jean Nouvel, known as the ‘Master of Light’. His artistic design created 7850 holes in the dome-shaped ceiling of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, allowing the amount and direction of light entering the building to vary hourly depending on the angle at which the sun moves. The ceiling is made of eight overlapping layers, with five meters of space between the bottom four layers and the top four layers for ventilation. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is divided into 12 chapters. Fifty percent of the works are from Louvre Abu Dhabi’s own collection, while the other 50 percent are on loan from the Louvre in France. The 12th chapter features works by local artists from the United Arab Emirates.
The stage of the F1 Grand Prix
Yas Marina Curcuit
Yas Marina Circuit Tour
The Yas Marina Circuit (Yas Marina Curcuit) is home to the Men’s Formula One Grand Prix. During F1, the stadium is packed with people, as well as the surrounding hotels and restaurants. Outside of the F1 season, the Yas Marina Circuit is open for tours, where you can drive around the circuit, go karting, visit the pit garage, see the race control room, and visit the stadium stands.
The height of splendor and grandeur
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque
Abu Dhabi Day Tour From Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
A grand mosque that opened in 2007. Its official name is the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, and it’s the sixth largest mosque in the world.
Its grandeur can be seen from a distance, even while traveling by car. Admission is free. There’s a dress code to follow, and in case you’re not dressed appropriately, the entrance offers free abayas for women and kandoras for men. Built in honor of the first president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s tomb is located to the right of the mosque entrance. The marble exterior walls, four minarets, 82 domes, and more than 1,000 columns and chandeliers are awe-inspiring as you walk through the mosque.
Ferrari theme parks
Ferrari World
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Admission Tickets (optional)
Ferrari World is a Ferrari theme park that was created to increase the value of Ferrari cars while making them accessible to the general public. Ferrari World is the largest indoor theme park in Abu Dhabi and is famous for its Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster. With a top speed of 240 kilometers per hour, you’ll feel like you’re flying into space on a rocket. It feels like you’re floating in a vacuum, and despite how fast it goes, the ride only takes a minute and a half, even though it seems like a long time. It’s a must-do for anyone who loves roller coasters. There are also karting experiences for kids, wheel swap competitions, and exhibits of Ferrari cars from all time. Ferrari World is a dream theme park for kids and adults alike.
