The cosmopolitan capital of the United Arab Emirates is renowned for embracing some of the world’s most luxurious and phenomenal infrastructural properties with immense architectural complexities, hotels, and adventure outlets. Explore the best of UAE in Abu Dhabi with friends and family!
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the whole world and the largest in the UAE. It consists of 82 pure white marble domes and over 1000 columns and was constructed by His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the remembrance of his father, displaying exquisite modern Islamic architecture with immense details and sublime pictorial patterns. It features a 24-carat gold chandelier, and a loomed carpet in the prayer hall which are both one of the world’s largest. To make yourself and your children culturally aware, you must definitely visit the Grand Mosque gives you an insight into Islamic values and traditions and embodies the cultural entities of Islamic heritage and religion, conveying the message of embracing peace, tolerance, and diversity by means of an optional audio guide. The night-time illumination of the mosque’s domes cyclically changes from darker hues when the moon is new to lighters hues when the moon is full which makes visiting the mosque at night exciting! The mosque is free to enter and general visiting times 9am to 10pm from Saturday to Thursday. On Friday mornings, it is closed to tourists, but open to worshippers.
You most certainly must visit The Louvre if you’re an art enthusiast because it is an intrinsic museum of Art and Civilisation located in Saadivat Island Cultural District. It is the largest museum in the Arabian Peninsula, displaying 21st century artworks and modern galleries that exemplify not only contemporary art, but also ancient Egyptian art and Pablo Picasso’s from around the globe. The museum will leave you awe-struck with its intricate architectural structure which involves a web patterned dome designed to give the “rain of light” effect in the museum. There is also a souvenir gift shop towards the end of the journey through the museum, filled with wonderful artworks to gift your friends and leave them delighted. The standard Louvre Abu Dhabi costs AED 63 for adults and AED 31 for children between 13 to 22 years of age. The visit is free for children under 13 years.
Get an opportunity to ride the fastest rollercoaster in the world at The Ferrari World Theme Park! Formula Rossa covers a 2-km track at a speed of 149 mph, awarding a thrilling experience and an immense adrenaline rush for the rollercoaster enthusiasts. Experience live shows, go-karting, and racing stimulations while also viewing Abu Dhabi’s greatest attractions for AED 239 only. If you’re over 21 years of age, you are given the opportunity to drive a Ferrari along with an expert.
The Observation Deck at 300 is a major attraction and the highest point in Abu Dhabi which offers magnificent 360° picturesque views to visitors, situated 300 metres above ground on the 74th floor of the second tower of the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. It displays the city’s skyline, The Corniche, and the Arabian Gulf! Remember to get your binoculars along with you so that you don’t miss any spectacular spots whilst sightseeing and get closer views of the setting. There is an entry fee of 95 AED for non-guests of the hotel.
