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Abu Dhabi Vacations: Arabian Adventures
If it’s culture and adventure you’re seeking, there couldn't be a better time to visit Abu Dhabi. An elegant fusion of sand and sea, UAE’s slick capital graces its visitors with a rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, skyscrapers and shopping malls, pristine waters and the planet's most spectacular sand dunes. Experience a desert safari. Sail on a catamaran. Enjoy spectacular views from a seaplane. The possibilities are endless.
Abu Dhabi at a Glance
Currency: Dirham (AED)
Tipping Customs: 10-15% at restaurants is customary
Power Up: C, F, D, G (two and three-prong plugs), 220 V
Popular Drink: Gahwa - Arabic coffee
Must Eat: Al Majboos - spiced meat boiled with dried limes and saffron rice
Language: Arabic
Weather: Extremely hot in the summer to mild and pleasant in the winter.
Best Time to Visit: In the winter when the temperatures are milder.
Top Things to Do in
Abu Dhabi
Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
This masterpiece of contemporary Islamic architecture boasts of more than 80 domes, 1000 pillars, 100,000 tons of pure white Greek marble, and the world’s largest chandelier.
Get the thrill of Formula 1
Visit Yas Island for roaring Formula 1 excitement at Abu Dhabi's Grand Prix, the largest sporting event in the Middle East.
Visit Ferrari World
Experience adrenaline-pumping action in the world's largest indoor theme park with 3D & 4D adventures, exhilarating simulation races, and Formula Rossa, the fastest roller coaster in the world.
Go on a boat tour
Cruise along the coastline for the best views of Abu Dhabi's glittering skyscrapers.
Go Dune Bashing
Set out on a desert safari on a 4x4 then go off-road, sliding up and down sand dunes.
