Most Popular Places and Activities to Explore in Abu Dhabi 

It is the most modern city in the Arab world, the wealthiest and the most liberal. This means that it is a place of opportunities for both ex-pats and locals, with excellent business and investment opportunities, excellent educational institutions, as well as a good quality of life. Following are some top-rated places to visit in Abu Dhabi. 

Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque

One of the country's largest and most beautiful mosques, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (in Arabic Masjid Al-Shaykh Zayed), was built in 2000. It is named after Abu Dhabi's founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This is a unique place for people from all around the world. It contains the most precious 

treasures of the Islamic world. It is one of the top attractions in Abu Dhabi.

Jubail Mangrove Park

Off the beaten path of the city is a serene sanctuary for bird and marine wildlife. Jubail Mangrove Park is the place to get away from the bustling city and enjoy nature. Take a walk along the winding boardwalk, stop at floating platforms to get a better look at the local sea life, and watch the bird’s fly overhead.

Adventure seekers can get closer to the wildlife by hopping aboard a kayak for an hour's tour around the mangrove waters. There are single or double kayaks available, so you can either sit or stand up. There are also stand-up paddle tours that allow you to learn the basic techniques with an instructor on hand. Or, you can take a sunset boat tour and watch as the mangrove bay turns crimson. These tours can be booked via the website.

Emirates Palace

It's one of the few 7* hotels in the world where no expense has been spared. It glitters and sparkles at every turn, crystal, mother of pearl, marble and a lot of gold! And it's not just in the decor, guests and visitors can enjoy a 24-karat gold flaked cappuccino, gold-encrusted ice cream or gold facial. 

Qasr Al Watan

A new addition to the UAE's cultural line-up is the Presidential Palace. Located at the end of the Corniche near the Emirates Palace, this palace provides an 

insight into the country's culture, history, and values of a nation. Wander around the grand exterior of Qasr Al Watan, made from white granite and limestone and adorned with intricate designs. The interior architecture mirrors Arabian designs, with high white ceilings and ornate wall carvings. Get your fill of the 

opulent halls, where a host of exhibitions, artefacts, and attractions are on display. Make sure to take time out of your busy schedule to visit the Great Hall, which measures a whopping 100 meters by 100 meters. It's topped with the largest dome in the world and a chandelier made with 350,000 crystals.

Soul Beach

The new beachfront location on Saadiyat Island's Soul Beach is between the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Cultural District. A one-kilometre-long white sandy beach with 400 parasol sun loungers overlooks the glistening Arabian Gulf with a safe 400-metre swimming zone in the ocean.

For visitors, a one-kilometre walk away, there are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy on the promenade. You'll find the place easily from the Abu Dhabi Corniche Road.

Daytime access is free, and guests should bring their own towels. But to enjoy the service, the beach and the location on weekends, you need to pay.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a great place to visit for cultural vultures. This stunningly modern building houses 12 permanent galleries arranged in chronological 

order from Neolithic to the present day. In addition to the displays are several temporary exhibitions of borrowed art. It is one of the most visited places in the world. In its first year of tourism, the Louvre Abu Dhabi had 2.5 million visitors.

Best Restaurants in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's restaurants offer a variety of cuisines, including Indian, Arabic, Italian, Mediterranean and Asian. The restaurant culture in Abu Dhabi is growing by leaps and bounds. The city has many restaurants which offer variety, from cheap to expensive, from casual to fine dining. Here we have listed some best restaurants in Abu Dhabi is presented below.

• BU! at WTC mall
• ZUMA, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island
• The Meat Co. at Souq qaryat Al beri
• Catch at National riviera beach club, Corniche Road
• Chamas Churrascaria & Bar, intercontinental Abu Dhabi
• Hakka, at Emirates Palace
• Rosewater at Jumeirah Etihad towers
• Li Beirut, Jumeirah at Etihad towers, Corniche Road

Best Abu Dhabi Festivals and events

In UAE, there are many festivals that are held in a grand style. Festivals are the biggest occasion for everyone in UAE, and it's the best way to spend some 

quality time with friends and families. Abu Dhabi boasts an abundance of nature and desert. Visitors can enjoy the city at any time of the year. The Abu Dhabi International Music Festival, held annually in November, is the largest international music festival in the Arab world, drawing tens of thousands of music lovers and performers from all over the globe. The festival takes place at the iconic Zayed National Cultural Centre and is an annual highlight of the cultural calendar.

The best time of the year to holiday in Abu Dhabi is October to March. During these months, it's sunny but not unbearably hot. While most of the Northern Hemisphere is cold with winter during this period, Abu Dhabi continues to offer clear bright skies and warm temperatures. Temperatures spike from May to September, which is why the crowds of tourist begin to thin however you can get a lot more done in these months as most places have less queues.