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Visiting Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates


Atmospheric backstreets paint a very different picture to first impressions of Abu Dhabi. The often slick and modern capital of the U.A.E. presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and progression. Tracing its rich history back to around 3000 B.C., Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. Taxis are a safe, reliable way to get around sites such as The Corniche Park, the White Fort, the Heritage Village, which offers glimpses into Bedouin life, and the Women's... more » Atmospheric backstreets paint a very different picture to first impressions of Abu Dhabi. The often slick and modern capital of the U.A.E. presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and progression. Tracing its rich history back to around 3000 B.C., Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. Taxis are a safe, reliable way to get around sites such as The Corniche Park, the White Fort, the Heritage Village, which offers glimpses into Bedouin life, and the Women's Craft Centre. « less

Traveller Advice on Abu Dhabi

59 Hotels & Accommodations

11 Things to Do

89 Restaurants

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83°F 28°C
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107°F 41°C
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102°F 38°C
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95°F 35°C
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86°F 30°C
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78°F 25°C
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Sunday
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105°F 40°C
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78°F 25°C
Monday
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105°F 40°C
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80°F 26°C
Tuesday
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104°F 40°C
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Traveller Reviews

Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi

2 Jul 2009

During our stay at the Hilton Corniche Residence ( see our review in our Tripadvisor Profile ) and the Hilton Baynunah ( see our review in our Tripadvisor Profile ) in November 2008 in Abu Dhabi we...more

Samurai

2 Jul 2009

When I moved to Abu Dhabi in early 2008, I was actually impressed with Samurai. Great selection, really fresh fish, and prices that were maybe 25% lower than the other local options (understandable,...more

Sardinia Restaurant

1 Jul 2009

We visited this restaurant at the end of May and it took our breath away. We struggled to find it initially as it's hidden away in the Abu Dhabi health & fitness club. However we were warmly...more

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