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What to do in sunny Abu Dhabi when on holiday in the lovely United Arab Emirates

If there was a part of the world that is ideal for holiday-makers it has to be the capital of Abu Dhabi that offers a very busy tourist trail for travellers. There is so much to see and do in this part of the United Arab Emirates that visitors should prepare before heading there. It is full of culturally important sites, has plenty of shopping opportunities and includes family-friendly destinations. Certainly on any list there has to be the Abu Dhabi Ferrari World Theme Park that is a must for all car fans. Found on the amazing Yas Island it has the popular Formula Rossa, which is fastest rollercoaster in the world that runs at a top speed of 149mph.

Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi

There are a number of rides here for the whole family to enjoy and Yas Island contains many other activities. There is a park and a wonderful golf course for fans of the game to enjoy. Yas Marina is a stunning place to indulge in some water sports including sailing and just a lovely place to have a wander admiring the seaside views. For something completely different travellers can venture to the Heritage Village that offers a small mosque, goat-hair tents and a souk. This museum represents a traditional Bedouin village and there are many ways members for the public to participate through activities such as pottery and weaving.

For some restful time near the clear waters and in the sunshine travellers should head to the magnificent Abu Dhabi Corniche. Tourists can choose to take a walk, cycle along the marina or have a leisurely dip in the sea to swim in this beautiful part of the region. There are a number of exquisite cafes and restaurants that provide delicious food and drink for travellers to enjoy. There are many incredible pieces of architecture based in Abu Dhabi and one of the most famous is definitely the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This fabulous building is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and is a beautiful religious site to behold.

The Al Hosn Palace is equally as stunning and is the oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi. It was home to the country’s royal family until 1996 and is now open to the public. The malls are obviously amazing in Abu Dhabi and offer great dining and shopping. The souks are just as great and travellers should also try them out for the sheer variety of items including rugs, clothing, shoes, jewellery and spices. A family-favourite is the Emirates Park Zoo that is open throughout the year, and is a wonderful place to discover some interesting animals.

What Abu Dhabi is famous for is its variety of luxury hotels and guests will be delighted by the types of places available for both business and leisure tourists. There are many luxury resorts in Abu Dhabi and one of the best is Al Seef Resort and Spa by Andalus. This five-star accommodation has beautiful suites in low-rise villas that contain modern facilities such as Wi-Fi internet and a kitchen. The living spaces have pretty Mediterranean influences with garden and pool suites on offer. Guests will love that they have a personal butler available to them for their trip to this wonderful accommodation close to many sights and attractions.