Visit Grand Mosque (Sheikh Zayed Mosque)
When I saw the Mosque the first word out of my mouth was WOW!! I was totally blown away by the beauty and the size of the mosque. Amazing details on the interiors and even outside. I have visited twice and I always enjoy it. Although I am Catholic, I found myself happy that our fellow faithful Muslim brothers and sisters really go out of their way to prepare such house of praise to glorify Allah! It feels like a palace. I have never seen anything quite like it.
It is definitely the most jaw-dropping sight in the capital city. The seven star Emirates Palace,
The Emirates palace is beautiful. It took more than 10 years to build and there is obvious attention to every detail, with the accents being on gold, and luxury. It's a huge hotel and you can get plenty of exercise just walking from end to end. You can drink coffee with some 24 carat golden flakes. (If you fancy it).
Amazing place with lots of shopping options. This place a has almost all the brands with lot more options for food. Almost all kinds of cuisine famous in this part of the world. The VOX cinemas has 20 theatres with a big 500 seater auditorium.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is an amazing place to spend the day as it has a lot to offer for sure. I got the opportunity to ride the worlds fastest roller coaster and it was an extremely thrilling experience. The tickets are priced at AED 275 which is quiet pricey but worth the time you get to spend there. Formula Rossa tends to get crowded quiet quickly and I recommend you get into the ride the first thing you enter into Ferrari World. Other than that there is a lot in store for you to see in terms of shows, Ferrari Showcases and Yummy food at the food court. I suggest get there early in the day when the park opens else you will end up with a lot of wait time at the rides. The merchandise is really expensive and you can pretty much get quiet a few of it online for cheap.
Relax in the Corniche
The Corniche is a great place to relax and spend some quite evening hours. It is also one of the few places you can go for a long walk. It gives a wonderful view of the marina island at one end to Mina at the other. It also has a dedicated cycling track. Along the Corniche there are bikes for hire near the west end for those who fancy a bike ride and there is a cycle path although many people cycle. Excellent place with kids and for a mini family outing.
Take a day to enjoy the place. Beautiful beach with white sands. Very clean water and quite easy to park your car around the beach. Take your own towel there and enjoy it.
Marina Mall
Marina mall has a really nice combination of shops. You can find very good offers and cheap shops in addition to very high end luxuries shops. Parking is okay as it has a huge parking lot. Outside you call walk around corniche for excercise and sight seeing.
Etihad Towers
Take a picture in the famous Etihad Towers (This place was part of the Latest Fast &Furious Film before paul walker die). Go either in Marina Mall or Corniche to get the best shots of Etihad towers.
Take A Ride at the Big Bus Tours Abu Dhabi
This tour takes you around the city of Abu Dhabi. We enjoyed the tours. The kids loved the double decker bus because they could see all of the sights we passed by specially the view of Ferrari world and Yas water world. Staff are very friendly and happy to help with directions when you get on and off the bus.
Visit the Abu Dhabi Mall
It may be small compared to today's mall standards but Abu Dhabi Mall has an adequate array of attractions to choose from. It has a very decent collection of shops, restaurants, cinema, recreational areas, etc. Not to mention it has a basement parking. Strategically located at the old Tourist Club area and just across the newly developed Al Maryah and Al Reem islands. It also features a newly renovated foodcourt with a panoramic view of the said islands. (This Mall is just 5mins walk from My Aunt Apartment so I usually Go here twice a week) Tips: The 1st bus stop going to the Abu dhabi Airport can be found here and it cost only 4Dirhams compared to taxi that range around 80.
Do you agree with my choices? What's your favorite things to do in Abu dhabi? Comment below!
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