Awe-inspiring ABU DHABI
The capital of the UAE is the hub of all things amazing
bu Dhabi is ready to welcome local and international tourists to the emirate for the 2022 tourism season. With year-round sunshine, an exhilarating events calendar and endless iconic entertainment and cultural attractions, Abu Dhabi remains at the top of the list of desirable global destinations. Following the international entry guidelines, Abu Dhabi is open to fully vaccinated travellers (and unvaccinated travellers from Green List countries) to visit the destination free of quarantine measures. Abu Dhabi is calling on travellers from around the world to visit the emirate to connect with friends and family, fulfil their love of travel and create new memories in a destination where every possibility awaits them.
Abu Dhabi abounds with a fascinating range of landscapes, offering experiences for every kind of traveller, whether they seek nature, adventure, sun and sea, or arts and culture. In Abu Dhabi, visitors will find a destination where respect for the past informs the present and shapes the future.
It is a diverse emirate with desertscapes, oases, mountain heights, pristine beaches, warm, clear waters, desert islands, an ancient heritage city and a modern cosmopolitan capital city. Lose yourself in historic buildings, thrilling headline attractions, engaging tours and a packed calendar of headline events covering the arts, culture, sports, concerts and trade shows.
Be awed by the culture at the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, explore breath-taking natural landscapes at Jubail Mangrove Park, delve into the history at the city’s oldest standing structure Qasr Al Hosn. That’s not all! Indulge, relax and spoil yourself in Abu Dhabi’s landmark hotel Emirates Palace and soak up the sun at Soul Beach, an idyllic stretch of natural white sand beach overlooking the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf.
Abu Dhabi is highly regarded as a safe destination and has been titled as the safest city in the world for five consecutive years by crowd-sourced global database Numbeo. In addition, the UAE was ranked the safest country in the world for women by a global Georgetown University study this year.
Abu Dhabi has a long and rich cultural history and is a thriving tourism destination that attracted 11.35 million visitors in 2019, with this anticipated to increase to over 23 million by 2030.
Abu Dhabi has invested more than $8 billion in the cultural and creative industries. It is home to world-leading cultural offerings such as Louvre Abu Dhabi and Abrahamic House (due to open in February 2022) and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which is due to open in 2025. It has also been the backdrop to many movies including Hollywood blockbusters such as Star Wars and Dune.
Some interesting facts about Abu Dhabi:
Abu Dhabi is home to people from over 200 countries.
Abu Dhabi is a fascinating archipelago made up of over 200 islands.
Abu Dhabi is home to 14 adventure, amusement and theme parks, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi.
The world’s fastest roller coaster is at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi with a maximum speed of 240 km per hour.
Abu Dhabi is home to The National Aquarium, the largest and the most awe-inspiring aquarium in the Middle East. Located at Al Qana, it spans across 9,000 sqm with more than 200 sharks and rays, representing 25 different species.
Abu Dhabi is home to Etihad Arena, the largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue in the Middle East.
The iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi features a dome that weighs around 7,500 tons which is about the same as the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The luxurious Emirates Palace hotel features 114 domes, 1,002 chandeliers and 7,000 doors.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one the world’s largest mosques and has the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet spanning 5,700 square meters. An 8,000-year-old and the world’s oldest natural pearl was discovered at Abu Dhabi’s Marawah Island, further proving the significance of pearling in the region’s economic and cultural history.
Over 24,000 events took place in 2019, including Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi Classics, Abu Dhabi Culinary Season, Abu Dhabi Art and a whole host of festivals and concerts attracting international talent from across the globe.
So, whether you’re looking for a blissful escape by the sea or are seeking the comfort of home in another country, there is something for everyone in Abu Dhabi.