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Unassuming Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the Middle East's hidden gems. While it's starting to steal some of the spotlight from sister city-emirate Dubai, Abu Dhabi has long been popular with expats who love the metropolis for its sense of tradition, clear blue skies, year-round sunshine, and laidback lifestyle.
Glittering skyscrapers, out-of-this-world hotels, and swanky shopping malls – all mingling in a laid-back corner of the Middle East against a backdrop of endless sunshine.
