Abu Dhabi Things To Do

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Abu Dhabi’s sights aren’t obvious, and locals like it that way. Expats love the eternal sunshine, pristine beaches, and azure sea while Emiratis take pride in their Bedouin heritage, Islamic culture, and traditions of oral storytelling, song, and dance. It’s the chance to experience these traditions that makes a visit engaging.

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Enjoy Abu Dhabi’s waterfront with an evening stroll in summer or afternoon walk in winter. To savor The Corniche’s dramatic skyline from the water, board Le Royal Meridien’s sleek Shuja Yacht for a seafood dinner cruise.

Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-695-0539; www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

Gain insight into pre-oil-boom life at the waterfront Heritage Village. While it’s pleasant to stroll the traditional souq, the barasti (palm frond) houses and mosque, the small Bedouin museum-fort is the highlight.

The Breakwater; next to the flagpole; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-681-4455

Abu Dhabi’s white fort palace, once the ruling family’s home, is the city’s oldest, most beloved building. Although its interior is currently undergoing restoration, it’s still possible to stroll the palm-filled courtyard garden.

at the end of city center; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-621-5300; www.cultural.org.ae

The city’s main cultural space hosts art and photography exhibitions, plus vibrant performances like concerts, ballet, and theater. Visitors can also watch veiled Emirati women practice traditional crafts.

Khalidiya St., at the end of city center; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-621-5300; www.cultural.org.ae

While the desert safari allows you to tick off some "must-do" experiences – edge-of-your-seat 4WD dune driving, camel ride, falconry, sand-boarding, Arabic feast, and belly-dancing – the best part is enjoying the sublime desert scenery and sunset.

Arabian Adventures; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-691-1711; www.arabian-adventures.com

Built to provide sumptuous sleeps for visiting royals and dignitaries, this luxury resort is bedecked in gold and bejeweled with Swarovksi crystal chandeliers. Time your visit to coincide with afternoon tea.

Corniche Rd. West; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-690-9000; www.emiratespalace.com

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