The road goes from Abu Dhabi. Interesting places Abu Dhabi - What to see a tourist

Abu Dhabi - The capital of one of the richest states in the world of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike Dubai, everything is much more solid and respectable here. No wonder this city has become a residence of the rulers of the Emirate for several centuries ago.

Now Abu Dhabi Political, Economic, Industrial and Cultural Center UAE. Having arrived in this country, you need to visit the capital at mandatory. Here is a sea of \u200b\u200battractions. One day is definitely not enough. We will tell me what to see in Abu Dhabi alone.

View Abu Dhabi with an excursion

Not everyone loves to travel. Many much more comfortable to ride together with the guide and a group of people, so they feel safer in an unfamiliar country with another mentality. This has its own reason.

Positive aspects of sightseeing trips:

• safety is a number of compatriots and guides that will help if necessary;
• excursion is created on the optimal route, you grab the maximum interesting;
• you drive in transport with air conditioning, which is important for the UAE;
• with a long excursion you will be fed, you do not need to take care of feeding.

Negative moments:

• you will have to walk with a big crowd of people, for which sometimes not visible and not heard a guide;
• excursion costs money;
• you will pass along the route at the set speed, you will not be allowed to stay longer where it wants;
• you spend too much time to collect groups and other organizational difficulties.
• Did you appreciate the pros and cons of excursions? Want to travel on Abu Dhabi yourself? Then read on.

Attractions Abu Dhabi

This magnificent creation of contemporaries as if she went with the illustrations of the book " 1001 night " . Looking at the round dome and minarets remember everything connected with the East, up to the cartoon about the alladin. This is one of the rare Muslim temples where tourists are allowed.

The mosque is built of snow-white marble, precious and semi-precious stones, gold, crystal, ceramics are involved in the decoration. It is difficult to believe in it, but the carpet area, which has been lined up the temple is about 5.5 square kilometers. Chandeliers decorated with crystals from Swarovski reach 10 meters in diameter. At the same time, up to 10,000 prayers may be in the mosque.

The mosque is open for tourists from 9 to 22 hours, but the entrance is closed during worship services. The pass is absolutely free. But you need to observe decency in clothes - both in men, and in women knees, shoulders, the chest must be covered. If you came unprepared, there is an opportunity to get special capes at the entrance.

The same ambitious structure, but already in the opposite - entertainment topics. Here are passing championships "Formula 1" , as well as competitions of amateurs.

Those who wish can ride on the barges, on dozens of amazing imaging of attractions. Here is the water park, an interactive cinema, a platform for performances of artists. To see and feel all that is here - you will have to spend not one day.

In addition to entertainment here, there is where "Sick". For example, Arab IKEA.

The Park Building itself is a huge red Ferrari logo. From the height it looks unforgettable.

The park is located on the island of Yas, 21 km from the city. Open from 11 to 20 hours. Paid entrance.

Unlimited Park Visit on the whole day costs adults - 360Aed.; For children up to 1.3 m growth - 305Aed..

For those who want to visit at once amusement park and water park, the ticket will cost adult - 450Aed and 380Aed For a child not higher than 1.3m.

• Al Aina.

Those who dream of more calmside, We will recommend to visit al-Ain. Located natural here reserve and zoo . And the town itself is very interesting and distinctive. There is a camel market, attractions for children and adults, parks, fountains, indoor rink - which is very unusual for deserted roasting areas.

It is also located here, only in 2011 turned into a museum. If you are wondering how Sheikh lives - come to see.

Al-Ain town is 2 hours drive from Abu Dhabi.

It would seem that you can see on the embankment besides the sea. But here is very beautiful and afternoon, and at night. Skyscrapers, palm trees, restaurants with a variety of cuisine. In the morning you can lie on the beach. The scorching daytime wave to wait into the coastal cafe, and in the evening it slowly go through the light of the lights and look at the most familiar public, which gathered here from all over the world.

Here they are leased roller skates, bicycles. Along the streets there are thousands of parking spaces - all the place is enough.

• Capital Gate.

It is not indifferent to skyscrapers like this building. It is not so much high as interesting to its form. This is the "falling" in the world - with a 18% inclination. There is a Hyatt Hotel. On the 18th floor there is an observation deck and a restaurant.

• Village "Heritage"

Want to see what Abu Dhabi looked before oil found here? Go to this village, at least then to feel the contrast between the worlds - the past and the future.

From here there is a view of the skyscrapers, and inside everything is stylized under ancient - huts, animals in the pens, economic utensils of Bedouins, ethnic souvenirs.

• Emirates Palace.

Another magnificent building for which Arabs spent their oil millions. It justifies the name - it looks like the palace. It was built for international meetings "Vertay" And at the moment there is a luxury hotel. "Kempinski" . Employees are favorable to white tourists who wish to inspect him. Direct opposite it is an island with Ethihad Towers skyscrapers.

As in Dubai, in Abu Dhabi many shopping complexes. One of the largest and is called - Abu Dhabi Mall. There you can relax from the heat, snack, walk along the shops.

In Abu Dhabi, there is a lot of interesting things - you will not list everything. Preparing for the opening 2 more grand ObjectBut about that another time.

Pleasant travel!

Independent Travel Planning Guide to Abu Dhabi.

Preparation for a trip to Abu Dhabi

1. Tickets to Abu Dhabi.
   We buy a ticket to, train, bus. First book / buy transport tickets, as the dates of arrival and departure will serve as defining dates for hotel booking.
2. Accommodation in Abu Dhabi.
   . This is a secondary task compared to transport tickets, as the hotels in Abu Dhabi have a lot and there are always to choose from.
3. Visa.
   You can get a visa to the UAE, both independently (embassy, \u200b\u200bvisa center) and using special companies at extra charge. We make a visa last, since when it may be needed to provide documentary confirmation of the goal of the trip, for example, in the case of tourism, there will be a hotel reservation.
4. Insurance.
   All types of insurance are available via the Internet, order.

Recreation Planning in Abu Dhabi

• Arrival. (The airport)
• Trap. (Bus |)
  • To leav for Abu Dhabi.
• Excursions. With an independent trip, we recommend buying several low-cost group.

What to see / where to go

• , Museum, Embankment. Getting now in interesting places Abu Dhabi in advance, we described all the sights and their location.
• Are you young and ready having fun all night? Abu Dhabi Club.

Arab Emirates is an amazing country. In less than 50 years, the UAE subordinate to the UK became an independent prosperous state, known to the whole world, its luxury.

Abu Dhabi is the greatest city in the UAE. And he is called "Manhattan Middle East" and "Little New York". And this is not surprising - being here, you can see the plexus of Eastern traditions with the modern architecture of the metropolis, which is bustling. Today we will tell you to look at Abu Dhabi in the first place.

The magnificent snow-white mosque Sheikh Zaid in Abu Dhabi came like from Arab fairy tales. This is one of the most incredible sights of Abu Dhabi. Her luxury is striking: the territory is equal to 5 football fields, the walls are decorated with gold and gems, and the content is the inconspicuous amount of dirhams.

And all this magnificence is a monument to Sheikh, a man who united the Arab Emirates and has led the state to prosperity over 40 years of government.

The construction was carried out with a big scope, the materials were ordered from all over the world. The result of such global interaction was the most luxurious Mosque of the Muslim world.

Even a carpet and chandelier in the Sheikh Zaid Mosque are the largest in the world. The carpet of 5.6 thousand sq.m., and the chandelier diameter, decorated with millions of Swarovski crystals - 10 meters.

Also, together with Jumeiraira's mosque in Dubai, the Sheikh Zaid's mosque became an exception. - There are tourists, not just Muslims.

But there is a strict dress code that tourists must comply with: the clothes should be such a completely closed legs and hands to the wrists. Women should necessarily cover headscarf, hiding hair, but instead instead of a long skirt you can wear pants. Before entering the mosque, you will have to get out, so, if possible, choose shoes that it is easy to remove.

Incredible illumination on the walls of a big mosque

Address: Sheikh Rashid Road (2nd St.)
Working hours: From 09:00 - until 22:00, PT - in the morning the entrance for tourists is prohibited.
Entrance: free.
Website: www.szgmc.ae.

Ferrari Vorld Park

This is one of the most interesting places of Abu Dhabi. Ferrari World Park is a huge disneyland for adults, as well as the largest indoor theme park in the world.

The unique designer roof with the Ferrari logo (the most huge on the planet) is clearly visible from the transcendent height.

More than 20 large rides Ferrari World Park in Abu Dhabi probably will delight the fans of Italian sports cars. A well-thought infrastructure will allow you to have fun here all day.

Location: Yas Island, 24 km. from Abu Dhabi.
Working hours: from 12:00 - until 22:00.
Entrance: $ 61 - adult ticket, 45 $ - children's ticket.

Hotel Emirates Palace

Emirates Palace cost the treasury more expensive than big mosque Sheikh Zaid. Only one inlay of the premises left 2 tons of gold. This is the most expensive hotel in the world. The rulers of several states have personal lifelong rooms here.

More information about the Emirates Palace Hotel tells separate on our blog.

Embankment Kornish

Asking the question: "What to see in Abu Dhabi?", - Do not miss the chance to walk along the Kornish Embankment. Local residents Completely enjoyed the deserted landscapes of the region, so that very fanatically refer to green plantings. The embankment, stretching 10 kilometers, turned into a wonderful park area (one of the most extensive in the Middle East).

All plants are irrigated by desalinated water, the most beautiful in Abu Dhabi fountains are located here. On the embankment, many playgrounds, squares, parks and gardens, cafes, restaurants and clubs.

It is pleasant to walk here in the evenings. You can also ride bicycles and skates, make a jog or pleasure to sit in a cafe with a cup of coffee, admiring views.

Palace Casre Al-Hosn

The White Palace in Abu Dhabi (Casre Al-Hosn) is the oldest city building. For a long time, Fort served as the residence of the ruling dynasty.

In 1760-1761, a watchtower was erected at this place to protect the settlement formed near the source of fresh water. Later the complex was rebuilt into an impregnable fort.

Thanks to the reflective decoration of walls from a mixture of lime, sand and crushed sea shells, the fort also served as an excellent guide for commercial ships.

The palace expanded along with the city, and in 1966 a large-scale reconstruction was conducted, as a result, the residence was turned into a museum storage - one of the most informative attractions of Abu Dhabi.

The museum contains an excellent collection that will tell about the past and present Abu Dhabi and Emirates, about the history and value of the palace.

Visitors can get to the territory of the complex during the annual Casre Al-Hosn festival. The program is very saturated - here and a variety of exposures, theater performances, concerts of poetry and songs, various shows and performances. It will be possible to see how national boats dough are being built, pearls are mined, horses clarifiers perform, visit folk fishing fairs and so on.

Address: Sheikh Zayed The First Street

Exhibition Center:
Exhibition Center Operation: from 9:00 - until 20:00.

The festival:
Dates: From February 11 - to February 21, from 16:00 - until 23:00.
Ticket price: 10 Dirhams, children under 12 years old - free.

Waterpark Yas Vastervord.

Yas Waterworld Waterpark is open in Abu Dapa quite recently, in early 2013. It is located on the island of Yas, where you can also visit Ferrari Vorld park and the Racia Rachassion of Yas Marina.

Waterpark Yas Vervorld is designed for 6000 people, and its area is 15 football fields. Here are 43 water rides, and 5 of them are unique.

Working hours: Approximately from 10:00 - until 19:00.
Prices: Adults - from 240 dirhams, children - from 195.
Website: yaswaterworld.com.

Yas Marina Circuit - Formula 1 Track

As already understandable from the name, the car is located on the island of Yas. Here is one of the stages of the World Championships in the class of Formula 1 - Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi. This is the most spectacular route due to the combination of different sections of the track. Length is 5.5 km. All tribunes are indoor, which allows you to protect the audience and from the scorching sun, and from bad weather.

Part of the Complex of the Autodoma is the Yas Marina Hotel, from the windows of which offers a wonderful view of the auto racing.

In the free time from the competition, detailed excursions are conducted on the territory, which allow you to imbued with the crushing of the most famous races of the world. Each wishes can ride on light cars, gaining a crazy speed.

Opening hours:
Kart zone - from 14:00 - until 21:30.
Yas Central - 9:00 - until 23:00.
Hotel - From 9:00 - until 18:00.

Branch of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi

Alas, the opening of the Museum of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum is once again postponed. As of November 2016, the museum is indicated on the official website that the opening will occur in 2017. Initially, the opening was planned to be done in general in 2012, but due to the crisis, the deadlines moved.

The spectacle promises to be amazing - here you can see not only exhibits from the Paris Louvre, but also from Versailles, Orsay and the center of Pompidou. And the building itself amazes with its futuristic architecture.

According to the project, the museum is "lies" on the surface of the sea. And thanks to numerous water channels and a huge glass dome, the feeling that exhibitions take place in the open sea under the oepuline sky. And the conditions have been created to ensure comfort and coolness for visitors, and the excellent safety of the museum collection, including the most arriving exhibits.

- Flight

It would seem that Dubai and budget - two words, which in principle cannot stand next to ... I have never thought about the trip there.
But, somehow in the summer, going to the site airline wizzair.I saw that from October they open a new direction - Kiev-Dubai. Prices are not surprised, but shocked - 600 UAH ($ 75) for the 5-hour flight - it seemed to be unreal. The hand itself stretched to the "Book" button - why not break out at the end of the autumn for several days and not to see all these modern wonders of the world.
(But it turned out that this is not the limit - today I went to the site and saw tickets for 350-450 UAH at the end of November-December)

- Visa

It passed a little time, and it was time to think about a visa.
I did not think that some problems could arise, but it turned out that the UAE is one of the few countries of the world, where it is necessary to receive a visa or through the airline (but not budget, but for example, Emirates or Qatar Airways), or booking visa support ( Also not from the number of budget), or buying a tour. Nothing of this in my plans was not included - there must be some other options ..
The search for travel agencies did not give - if you do not buy a tour of them, then the cost of registration of a visa from $ 200 and above - who will come up with.
But in the end I came across the site "Visa Center of Asia": http://www.asiavc.ru. I read the reviews and seemed to be trusted. The site describes in detail the news process of obtaining a visa. Assembled documents, scanned, sent - after a few days they sent a finished electronic visa, which must be printed and take with me. It was worth this pleasure about $ 100. You can pay for a card, because Office in Moscow, and visas are made for all residents of the CIS - the rules of entry are the same. The usual tourist visa is one-time, with a maximum length of stay in the UAE 29 days.
Already later found and medium in cost option - $ 150 per visa without binding to the company. Make in Kiev: http://www.dubai-travel.com.ua

- Transport in Dubai, how to get from DWC Airport to the center, payment of travel in the subway, taxi

WizzAir airplanes arrive in new airport Dubai - DWC (or Al Maktoum International Airport).
Getting from it to the city is very simple - the F55 bus to IBN Battuta Metro Station. Rides about 40 minutes. And then already on the subway anywhere.
Travel in Dubai is paid by a single map - both in the subway and buses. You need to buy it immediately at the airport. Paying the best card - the exchange rate at the airport is unprofitable, and the commission is 10 dichram (here and then I will indicate prices in dichrama - local currency).

The most popular map is Silver - worth 20 dichram, 14 on the account.
The fare is calculated depending on the duration of the trip and is removed from the card already at the exit from the subway. In the bus in the same way - it is necessary to carry out a card and inlet, and at the output. More than 14 dichram per day you will not spend in any way - after you rolled this amount (and this is only 3-4 trips) - all other trips are free - even at each station go out and go :) It makes the subway and buses the cheapest transport here. .
Another map is Gold. It is worth the same, but the cost of the pass is 2 times more expensive, because It gives the right landing in the so-called Gold-class - the first car with panoramic views, leather chairs, a place for baggage and which is almost always semi-empty. While in the remaining cars at the rush hour - as in indian train. Dubai metro automatic, works without a driver, so riding in the first car really kaifovo, especially at dawn or sunset, every time a beautiful tour of the city. But it should be considered that first it will be only when the train goes in the direction of Jebel Ali on the red branch. On the way back the car will be the last - but it does not prevent half an hour to relax in the soft chair. The problem is that it is not at all fiscal. But you can also schitze and ride in the first car always - I bought both cards, came into and left the metro on silver - inexpensive, but I sat down in the Gold class. If they asked to show the gold card, and it was just a couple of times for all time - just showed it. Only the presence is checked.
If you drove more money than it is on the remnant of your card, then with the subway you can still go out - just a balance in the account will go in minus.
It is worth noting that the subway and buses are quite cool from air conditioners, especially if you go long. Therefore, it is better to take something to throw on yourself. Locals are not shy to ride even in flies and caps)

Dubai is a city city, road everywhere, roads, roads ... Very few places in the city, where you can walk on foot - you still need to get to them. Therefore, the question often arises, how to get somewhere, where they do not go to the subway, but you do not want to run through the road. You can pave the route on the Yandex map - it is possible to go bus to the required place from the subway. But there are a taxi - another very popular type of transport here. And you can not worry that with you, as from tourists, will drive money - they all work on the meter and at a single rate, in each - on the screen the driver's photo and its number. The landing costs 3.5 dichram, then 1.6 per kilometer, the minimum trip is 10 dichram. Somewhere on the bus station, at the airport or hotels can be approached by private owners, they can be distinguished everywhere immediately, in this case the prices are called before the trip and they are completely different .. therefore it is better to go on the road and catch the taxi very much lot. All official city taxis corporate coloring and with the RTA - local road management icon.
Drivers are very pleasant and polite. At least I came across such.

- accommodation and food

Housing + expenses here - everyone's personal matter.
Overall on hotels - super cheap no, some hostels too. I just chose at http://www.booking.com, there are always some kind of shares, "smart sentences" - I do not know how real they are, but from thousands of hotels you can choose something.
But you need to look at what to save - in cheap versions there are often its drawbacks - paid Wi-Fi, the distance of the area, there is no free shuttle to the sea, the kitchen in the room, etc. So it is not yet known whether it will be saved in the end.
The kitchen in the room is very convenient. The city ate just once - some special national cuisine, which I would like to try, there is no. And shops at every step and in them a good choice of products, excellent prices - more often even cheaper than us. Everything is very tasty - especially juices, dairy products, rice, many diverse varieties of mandarins, etc.
Breakfasts in the hotel also did not order - in the room there was a toaster, coffee, which is still needed ..
From the cafes in the city - liked the Tim Horton network, often occurs in many areas. Big coffee is really big here!
And All The Perks Espresso Cafe - very tasty coffee!

- Souvenirs

Large selection of good and inexpensive souvenirs - Metro Station Al Rigga, Exit №1, it's literally 50 meters right and at the corner of the crossroads there will be a store.

- Attractions Dubai, how to get there, prices for the entrance

Shopping did not interest me, so I will not tell about it, although with such prices for tickets here, probably, you can fly simply for purchases during the period of all kinds of sales. On this trip I wanted to see the city itself. For a few days you can visit almost all the main sights.

I will start with Burj Califa and famous singing fountains.

To get to the fountain show, you need to go out at the Burdj Khalifa / Dubai Mall metro station - from which there is a long-long conditioned tunnel to the Dubai Mall itself. And already in Mall, you need to look for signs with the name Dubai Fountain and the direction of the path. The shopping center is huge, and for the first time you may need a lot of time enough to just get to the right place. The show begins with 18-00, lasts about 5 minutes, and repeated again after half an hour, already under another music. Beautiful, but most important is the place where to look - the higher, the better review. View a couple of times it seemed to me more than sufficient.

Observation Burge Caliphs - as for me, the attraction is also at once - it is noted that I visited the very high Building World. It is best to buy tickets for a registered time - in November it is 17 - 17-30, but the problem is that they are revealed for a few days ahead, so it is worth taking care of in advance or order online on the official website: http://www.burjkhalifa.ae Cost 125 dichram. The entrance is located in the same place in Dubai Mall, not far from fountains, this time you need to look for pointers called at the top. The observation deck itself is located on the 124th floor at an altitude of 472 m.

What really really liked it, it is Dubai Marina - a large number of Beautiful and different in the design of high spirits, from which the spirit captures .. Bay, the embankment - he does not want to leave.

It is also worth walking through the financial center - also a variety of skyscrapers stretching along several metro stations - Financial Center, Emirates Towers, World Trade Center. Just walk and watch, as usual, liked much more than attending a list of Must See attractions)

Palm Jumeirah, palm from artificial Islands, which is called the eighth miracle of the world, and the chic hotel atlantis - here, probably, too, should be visited, but I got here after sunset, and the weather was not very - everything was tightened with a gray haze, so it did not cause a special delight.
A stunning view of the palm tree opens at night from the aircraft window. If you fly back the wizzair night flight - sit down on the move :)
Along the palm trees until the hotel you can drive on MONORES - lovers of unusual railway transport will be interesting. The fare on both sides is 25 dichram. Before Monorails, it is very inconvenient to get - walking from the Dubai Internet City or Nakheel stations - about 20-30 minutes, but it is necessary to go through all sorts of fencing construction sites, along the roads, on lawns ... and most importantly, it is clear where to go - whole trails are already wounded: ) But on a taxi, it will be more pleasant.
Near Atlantisa is located big Aquapark.Yes, and in general, the whole territory is very beautiful - I think there is worth going in the morning and for the whole day.
But this is somehow next time.

Another cool entertainment in Dubai - Safari on jeeps in the desert. Most likely you will be offered it at the hotel. The program includes self safari itself + dinner and entertainment program in one of the camps located there in the desert. Cost from $ 60 - how we are shy. Judging by the reviews, much depends on the driver - one will stick and drive on the velocity on the velchanam, freezing from it, and the other take care of the car. We were caught closer to the first option - sitting ahead, several times there was a feeling that we will now turn out :) This is remembered, it would be happy to drive it away .. Pay attention to the departure time - better early. We left 15-00, but while people were collected from other hotels until they drove to the desert, there was a lot of time, and they ended up to ride already in the dark, and so I wanted it yet .. there was a night dance show .. well, so-so much more interesting - dinner - they feed a lot and tasty, do not eat .. Well, the feelings themselves - spend the evening somewhere in the desert, in a pleasant atmosphere, with a hookah ... cool)

Well, last - beach rest. The beach got only once, on the last day - I really liked it, even though I am not a special lover of long bathing and sunbathing. Liked how everything is arranged - the usual free city beach - Jumeira Open Beach. - Clean the perfect, people are not enough, snow-white sand .. changing rooms, souls, cross-country and led tracks up to the horizon - and not asphalt some, but a special coating, along the tracks simulators .. buzz, everything for people. I would have lived closer - I would spend every dawn there.

- How to independently go to Abu Dhabi, Sheikha Zaid and Ferrari WORL

Resting in Dubai, be sure to go at least a day in Abu Dhabi! I was interested in two objects there - Sheikh Zaid Mosque and Ferrari World Entertainment Park. Their visit can be easily accommodated in one day. Better from Tuesday to Thursday. On Monday, weekends in the park, on Friday they are not allowed to the mosque, and on the weekend there will be sooo many people. You can get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus - they are sent from the bus stations IBN Battuta and Al Ghubaiba located at the metro stations of the same name. The fare is 25 dichram, travel time - up to 2 hours. Buses walk often. Having left at 7 in the morning, in 9 you will have exactly in Abu Dhabi - and this best time To visit the mosque - you will arrive there for half an hour and hour earlier than most excursion buses with tourists. Taxi to the mosque from Abu Dhabi bus station will cost 28 dichram. On public transport to get a very long time and still have to go on foot, and so 10-15 minutes. There is no need to worry about clothes, even if you are in shorts or skirt - you can take both female and male capes that cover all open spaces at the entrance :)
The entrance to the mosque is free, it is allowed to photograph. The place is grand and stunningly beautiful! One of the most vivid impressions of the trip.

After inspecting the mosque, you can jump again in a taxi and go to Ferrari World - it just opens from 11 o'clock. Go far and public transport There is no mosque. Taxis will cost 44 dichram.
An ordinary adult ticket to the park costs 240 dichram. You can also take a premium ticket that gives the right to enter all the attractions without a queue - but on a weekday it does not make sense. I easily managed to go everywhere 2-3 times, no rush anywhere. So it makes no sense to overpay. Most people go to Ferrari World for the Formula Rossa attraction - this is the fastest American hill. For 4.9 seconds you turn up up to 266 km / h! I do not know what you can compare the feelings, except with a free fall, it was unrealistic cool! And the first time is even scary. Before boarding, everyone gives glasses so that dust, insects do not get into such a speed, and in general they could be discovered. Each landing is accompanied by compassion and applause)) sit down, of course, you need only for the front places! Upon arrival, everyone has very funny hairstyles and euphoria on the faces ..)) After the first time I want to come to myself a little and digest all the emotions - but then I want to ride more. Other attractions are not so extreme, but still it is interesting to visit everywhere, we have no such thing .. At the entrance, take the park of the park - it is convenient to navigate and celebrate where you have already visited, so as not to get confused.
In general, this is a great place to spend the whole day here, especially with family and children. I myself felt myself a child))
Back to bus station you can get on the bus - it walks often, as far as I remember on the schedule, every 10-20 minutes, depending on the time of day. Stop immediately when leaving the park, across the road, Bus №190. The fare is just 4 dichram. Rides about an hour. Abu Dhabi bus station is not final on his route, but he drives it. The return passage to Dubai is worth the same 25 dichram, the last bus is sent to 23-40. Comforts are comfortable, in the cabin you can even order coffee, tea, or snack something. Just one day, and the impressions of the sea - to go to Abu Dhabi unequivocally worth it!

Summing up, a pleasant trip turned out, rested, I saw a lot of new things and interesting, if possible, I would love to go and visit the places that I did not see. People are friendly - smile, greet, joke, even if it's just unfamiliar man At the hotel, not to mention the staff. English, it seemed to know everything, and very good. Everyone is ready to help you, tell me - both in transport, and somewhere in the store, and just on the street. And it took help on the very first day, by arrival when we left the metro to half the twelfth night unknown where, and I realized that I do not know the address of the hotel - I forgot to print the map.
How without adventure :)

All data on prices and transport are relevant for November 2013. Written - personal impressions, and they may differ from yours.
I hope the information will be useful :)

Abu Dhabi has many attractions for every taste. Especially a lot of mosques here, so you will not be able to pass more than 500 meters and not see some mosque. But none of them can be compared with the Sheikh Zaid mosque, which all tourists who come to the capital of the UAE on a tour are visited.
Abu Dhabi has several magnificent palaces and unique buildings. Due to its location on the island in the Persian Gulf, Abu Dhabi can also offer a picturesque setting with many small islands. Despite its short history, in the capital of the UAE there are many historical attractions that can be admired. Of course, local shopping centers should also be attributed to attractions, because they actually represent masterpieces of modern architecture.
You do not need to order a sightseeing tour of the city to see the main sights of Abu Dhabi. Many attractions you can view yourself. Some of them can be reached by taxi or a rented car, while to others you can walk at all. It all depends on where your hotel will be located.
In this article we will tell you what you can see in Abu Dhabi yourself. Even if you want to come to this city for just a few days, you can visit yourself almost all of these places, as they are relatively close to each other.

Sheikh Zaid Mosque

In the capital of the UAE there is a third largest Muslim sacred building in the world, Sheikh Zaid Mosque, which was officially opened in 2007.
The mosque with an area of \u200b\u200b56 hectares is located in the southeastern end of the main island. She was named after the first president and co-founder of Emirats Emirats and Sheikh Zaid. His grave is located in the territory of the sanctuary. Thus, the mosque is also a historical symbol of another young state. It is built from a noble marble that shines with snow-white color, and has dimensions of 224 by 174 meters.
Each of the four partially gilded minarets reaches a height of 107 meters. The main dome rises 75 meters above the prayer hall, its diameter is 32.2 meters makes it the world's largest dome in the world. The whole building has more than 40 other domes of different sizes. Next to the mosque, the Capital Gate building is also located, about which we will also tell me in this article.
The parking places surrounding the white mosque (the second name of the sanctuary) offer as many parking spaces, how many high sports stadiums stand out for parking. Inside everything also looks impressive. White marble, golden leaf and manual Iranian carpet with an area of \u200b\u200b5627 square meters will not leave indifferent even the most demanding traveler. By the way, this carpet is considered the largest and heavy (47 tons) in the world. All this magnificence is illuminated by the seven gilded metal chandeliers and thousands of Swarovski crystals of different colors. Lighting is energy efficient and carried out with the help of modern LEDs. The price of the construction of the Sheikh Zaid Mosque is also as excellent, which is $ 545 million!
Tourists can visit the Sheikh Zaid mosque for free, but it is worth paying attention to the dress code. This means that women and men must close their shoulders and knees. If you do not comply with the dress code, you just do not let in the mosque. Although photographing is not prohibited here, you should not distract praying, so immediately turn off the flash on your camera.

Emirates Palace.

Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. It belongs to the Kempinski hotel chain. Construction began in December 2001, and was completed in February 2005. The hotel itself belongs to the ruling family Abu Dhabi. The cost of construction is about 3 billion dollars. That is why it has long been considered one of the most expensive hotels in the world.
Officially, Emirates Palace has 5 stars, but because of its widespread luxury, it is often called not the hotel, but a palace. For each guest, a personal butler works here, which tries to fulfill all the wishes. Mostly in Emirates Palace, guests stop the first magnitude, including politicians and stars.
Architecture Emirates Palace relies on traditional Arabic ornaments. For example, a large dome has a diameter of 45 meters. In addition to this there are 114 domes. The color of the hotel resembles the color of the sands of the desert.
Hotel Emirates Palace covers an area of \u200b\u200b243,000 square meters, which, of course, makes it one of the most impressive buildings in the city. In addition, the hotel has a park with an area of \u200b\u200b1 square kilometer and a private beach, equipped to the highest standards.

Ferrari World

In recent years, the Emirates make great efforts to open their country for tourism and make it particularly attractive for foreign guests. In addition to many others, no less interesting attractions in Abu Dhabi, this city has a world-famous Ferrari World Entertainment Park, which is very popular with large and small motor rates.
This particular thematic park covers an area of \u200b\u200b25 hectares, of which 8 hectares are under the roof. This allowed Ferrari World to get into the Guinness Book of Records as the largest closed thematic park.
Guests of Ferrari World can count on more than 20 attractions for adults and children. The news about the project first appeared in 2005, when ADAR Properties PJSC and Ferrari announced cooperation. After five years, the construction of the thematic park was completed, the highlight of which, no doubt, are the fastest American slides in the world. On these slides, you sit down in the Ferrari model and catapults forward with incredible acceleration. According to experts, the acceleration corresponds to the overclocking of the real Ferrari racing car, so the participants will be able to feel a special feeling. In the end, the maximum speed of 240 km / h is achieved!
In close proximity to the Ferrari World Park, there is also a Formula 1 trace, where Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is \u200b\u200bheld, which is worth a visit to real motorsport lovers.

Island Yas

Yas is one of the major natural islands in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as it has a length of about 7.7 kilometers and the width in a wide place is 6.2 kilometers. Its area is 25 square kilometers. This island is located east of the main island and is located in the Mangrove Belt. Next to the southern part of the island is the tourist area al-Rach. Abu Dhabi Airport is also near, just seven kilometers from the island. Yas - Small sand Islandwho became the center of the work of Aldar Properties. More than 40 billion dollars were spent on the construction of infrastructure on this island. In addition, the infrastructure was expanded throughout the island by building new roads and bridges. Forest areas were created to protect against erosion.
The entire infrastructure on the island was planned and was created simultaneously with the residential complexes, about 20 hotels and entertainment complex. This complex includes three thematic Park, Harbor and, of course, the Formula 1 track. As for the design of the track, the builders took an example from the route in Monaco.

Formula 1 track

Yas Marina Circuit is a permanent racing route located in the UAE, more precisely in Abu Dhabi. It is located on the island of Yas, so it is also often referred to as Circuit Yas Island. In 2009, the racing season was completed by the race on this highway. In 2010, the Formula 1 season also ended in Abu Dhabi. Responsible for the design of the route is the German architect Herman Tilke, who also participated in the development of the route in Monaco.
The length of the total circle of the track is 5.4 kilometers when moving on the perfect line. Comparison is definitely the Racing Trail Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, which is also impressive.
On the track in Abu Dhabi, you can reach the maximum speed of 320 kilometers per hour, and the average speed here is only 198 kilometers per hour. Interestingly, the track can be divided into two separate parts.

Saadyat Island

This beautiful Island Located less than 500 meters from the port of Abu Dhabi. The Island of Saadyat has an area of \u200b\u200bapproximately 27 square kilometers, and its sandy core, which is located in the mangrove forest area, has a natural origin. Polygons were created around this sand core, which made it possible to increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe island. Thanks to these extensions, it was possible to maintain the untouched beautiful beach of the island. Construction on Saadyt continues. It can be said that it just began. Over the next few years, a residential complex with 38,000 apartments and 8,000 villas will be built on the island of Saadyat. In addition, Saadyte will have up to 30 hotels, including a 7 star hotel. Another important object of the island will be the harbor with 1000 villages. Of course, on the island there will be some kind of attractions in the future. Already here there is Louvre Abu Dhabi, where concerts, theatrical performances and operas will be held. In addition, the National Sheikh-Zayed Museum will be built here. On the island of Saadyat should also have such educational institutions as New York University.
The infrastructure of the island of Saadyat is already developed pretty good. The island can be reached from Abu Dhabi and the neighboring Islands of Yas to the 10-strip motorway. It is expected that in 2018 the population of the island will increase to 150,000 inhabitants, when many construction work will be completed.

Yas Waterworld.

What else can I see in Abu Dhabi? The famous water park is also worth attractions to the sights of this megapolis. Anyone who is planning a trip to Abu Dhabi is necessarily considering visiting the Yas Waterworld Water Park. This water park is characterized by numerous water slides and various pools, as well as other attractions. The topics of the park is based on the lost pearl, which the girl was looking for. As it should be a large water park, Yas Waterworld offers not only a large number of attractions, but also a lot of food, shops and other facilities and services.

Etihad Tower

The most beautiful skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi - Etihad Towers. These are five towers standing next to each other. They together form a wonderful complex. There are office and residential premises in the towers as well as the hotel. Echad Towers complex is located in the western part of the Kornish Embankment.
About 4 billion dollars went to the construction of these beautiful towers, which are certainly one of the most recognizable attractions of the city. The first two towers out of five were fully completed only in November 2010. A year later, a hotel owned by Jumeirah Group, Etihad Towers Hotel, opened in the complex. On the 74th floor itself high TowerAt an altitude of about 300 meters, there is an observation deck, which allows you to get an unforgettable view of Abu Dhabi.

Cornish in Abu Dhabi

Attractions Abu Dhabi are not only buildings, shopping centers and amusement parks. One of the popular objects among tourists is a beautiful promenade of Kornish. It is one of the most beautiful and versatile places in the capital of the UAE. In the western part of the root is a beautiful and well-kept beach with the same name. This beach was awarded the Blue Flag, an international award, which is awarded beaches that guarantee clean and safe bathing. So you can not doubt that there are no problems with safety and cleanliness on this beach. In the western end of the Kornish Embankment, there are attractions such as the Emirates Palace Hotel and Ethiad Towers Towers.

Golden market

On the famous gold market in Abu Dhabi you can buy cheap gold jewelry. Arabian cities are known, above all, the sun, wealth and gold. Many tourists may not resist the huge offer of a variety of jewelry in the gold market, which are sold here on very low prices. In fact, the cost of the product is determined by its weight, multiplied by the cost of gram of gold at the moment. This means that there are practically no margin on the products of gold here.
One of the largest gold bazaars in the UAE can be found in the MEDInat Zayed shopping center in the Central District of Abu Dhabi.

Spice market

The smell of the East is always associated with the smell of spices. Everyone who comes to Abu Dhabi to rest should visit at least one local market to penetrate the traditional UAE atmosphere. The bazaars in Abu Dhabi were created to ensure that merchants can sail on the ships from all over the world and sell their products. Often the goods were sold directly at the pier. Today, only the fish market is still not far from the harbor.
Interesting for tourists is the market of spices, which is located in the Al Jimi shopping center. Here you will find the largest selection of spices in Abu Dhabi and you can buy something for yourself and for loved ones.

Village Heritage

This place offers you interesting information about the past Abu Dhabi. Here you can learn about the history of Bedouins in the Emirates and visit the goat tents and traditional houses with wind towers made in order to provide coolness to residents. In the village of Heritage, you can admire camels and Arabic horses, as well as get an idea of \u200b\u200bthe amazing changes that occurred in Abu Dhabi over the past 50 years. Look at the local artisans who demonstrate their old traditional skills against the background of modern metropolis.

Marina Mall.

The most beautiful shopping center In Abu Dhabi is Marina Mall. Baby Dhabi is a paradise for shopping in the UAE, and little is inferior to Dubai in this regard. In huge shopping centers of the capital of the UAE you will find luxurious shops and boutiques of famous brands. Outdoor in 2001 Marina Mall, the most impressive large shopping center Abu Dhabi, as it is located on the Kornish Embankment and has a unique design in the form of a Bedouin tent. In addition, this shopping center also has a tower from the observation platform, from where it opens beautiful view At the surroundings. The popular Marina Mall shopping center has about 220 stores with a wide range of products. In addition, there is a large selection of restaurants and a cafe for every taste.

Abu Dhabi Mall.

One of the largest shopping centers in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Mall, is also considered one of the most important attractions of the capital of the UAE. With over 200 stores, a shopping center is one of the largest in the country. Several tens of thousands of visitors come daily at Abu Dhabi Mall for shopping, entertainment, food and just in order to spend time in a clean and air-conditioned shopping center.
Abu Dhabi Mall is located in the World Trade Center in Abu Dhabi. Therefore, it is possible to quickly reach most popular places in the city.

Yas Mall.

The largest shopping center in Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall, is located on the island of Yas and has an area of \u200b\u200bmore than 235 thousand square meters. In addition, this shopping center is one of the largest in the UAE and offers several hundred shops. Of course, there is a cinema, a play area for children and many restaurants from which Rollercoaster stands out, where orders will bring the train. In Yas Mall, you can buy products for every taste and wallet, but basically fashionable clothing, accessories, electronics, perfumes and jewelry are sold.

CASS-EL HOSN

If you are interested in the historical sights of Abu Dhabi, we advise you to visit the old fort, which contrasts sharply with modern buildings and mirror skyscrapers surrounding it. In the middle of another young city there is the oldest manually built building of the Emirate. Fort CASS-EL-HOSN, which is directly related to the foundation of the current capital of the UAE, was built in 1793. Then he became the first constant settlement in the Emirate and the residence of the ruling family al-Nahayan. In addition to his function as a residence of the government, until 1966, Fort served as an impregnable fortress.

Masdar City

Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Emirate is very modern. This is an eco-city, which is located next to the dusty capital with a lot of skyscrapers. While Masdar City is just a project that is in the implementation stage. It is expected that 40,000 people will live in Masdara.
The Masdar City project itself was born in 2008, and from that moment on, the implementation of the eco-city is gradually. It is planned that Masdar will be powered by renewable energy sources. Water supply in the city should be carried out using desalting installations that work on solar energy.

Sheikh Zaid Bridge

The most beautiful bridge in Abu Dhabi has a total length of 842 meters. Sheikh Zed Bridge connects the city of Abu Dhabi with the mainland. The building wears the name of Sheikh Zaid, who was the first Emir of Abu Dhabi and the first president of the United Arab Emirates. After a long sickness, Sheikh died and was buried on November 3, 2004 near the White Mosque.
The bridge was designed by the British-Iraqi architect Zha Hadid and opened on November 25, 2010 after eight years of construction. For safety during earthquakes, vibrations are installed, which have the properties of repayment of impact and vibration.

Round skyscraper

Since the opening of the Aldar building in 2010, it rises above the horizon as a blue ball in Abu Dhabi sky. The round skyscraper is integrated into the business district of the capital. From afar, the ALDAR building looks like two interrelated panels. The building created by Arup is significantly different from the surrounding facilities. This is explained by the peculiarity of the steel and glass composite. Engineers, architects and designers who built a round skyscraper have already caused a sensation in construction with the help of the Sydney Opera House and became world famous.
In total, a round skyscraper has 23 floors and about 62,000 square meters of the square. Building height 110 meters is also impressive. The skyscraper contains Aldar Building offices, shops, restaurant and hotel with various apartments.

Falling tower

Capital Gate Building is a multifunctional skyscraper located in Abu Dhabi's heart. The skyscraper is in the Guinness Book of Records. He was honored as the most intentionally tilted tower in the world. Anyone who comes to Abu Dhabi will not lose sight of this unique skyscraper. Construction of the Capital Gate building continued from 2007 to 2011. The solemn discovery took place on December 21, 2011 after four years of construction.