City break in Abu Dhabi. Active leisure ideas for Abu Dhabi - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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The fashionable Royal Rose Hotel deserves special attention among romantic hotels in Abu Dhabi. It’s located in the unique building, the French-styled luxurious palace of the 17th …
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Abu Dhabi is famous for its huge shopping complexes. One of the most popular is Abu Dhabi Mall. Its opening took place in 2001. Nowadays, it houses 220 shops, and more than 40 restaurants …
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Discovering the architecture of Abu Dhabi from bird's eye view! Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World, Emirates Palace Hotel, Yas Marina Circuit, Marina Mall, Aldar HQ, all those monuments are defining the image of Abu Dhabi …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Abu Dhabi and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Abu Dhabi
Black Pearl
Where: Al Raha Beach Hotel, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 2 508 0555; Opening hours: Open daily from 6 p.m. until the early hours.;
Where: Al Raha Beach Hotel, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 2 508 0555; Opening hours: Open daily from 6 p.m. until the early hours.;
La Pergola Bar
Where: Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 2 633 3555;
Where: Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 2 633 3555;
Trader Vic’s
Where: Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 3 7545111;
Where: Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 3 7545111;
Level Lounge
Where: Sheikh Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 2 621 0000;
Where: Sheikh Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 2 621 0000;
Cloud Nine
Where: Sheraton Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 2 677 3333;
Where: Sheraton Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi; Telephone: +971 2 677 3333;
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Amusement parks near Abu Dhabi
♥ Amusement park 'Yas Waterworld' Abu Dhabi, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Ferrari World Abu Dhabi' Abu Dhabi, 24.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Motiongate Dubai' Dubai, 81.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Dubai Parks and Resorts' Dubai, 82 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Legoland Dubai' Dubai, 82.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Yas Waterworld' Abu Dhabi, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Ferrari World Abu Dhabi' Abu Dhabi, 24.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Motiongate Dubai' Dubai, 81.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Dubai Parks and Resorts' Dubai, 82 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Legoland Dubai' Dubai, 82.1 km from the center. On the map
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Water attractions around Abu Dhabi
♥ Water park 'Yas Waterworld' Yas Island, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aquaventure Waterpark' Emirate of Dubai, 106.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Wild Wadi Water Park' Jumeirah, Emirate of Dubai, 111.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Al Montazah Water Park' Emirate of Sharjah, 141.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Dreamland Aqua Park' Emirate of Umm al-Quwain, 180.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Yas Waterworld' Yas Island, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aquaventure Waterpark' Emirate of Dubai, 106.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Wild Wadi Water Park' Jumeirah, Emirate of Dubai, 111.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Al Montazah Water Park' Emirate of Sharjah, 141.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Dreamland Aqua Park' Emirate of Umm al-Quwain, 180.4 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Abu Dhabi from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Ferrari World
From the series “The Most Fantastic Amusement Parks in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/ferrari-world_1.jpg)
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Distance from Abu Dhabi center - 24.4 km.
The attraction park is roofed and is located in the beautiful pavilion, the outline of which exactly symbolizes the Ferrari. All the pride of the entertainment complex is the fastest pneumatic roller coaster in the world - Formula Rossa, whose car reaches the speed of 240 kilometers an hour in only 4.9 seconds. There are a total of 20 diverse attractions connected to the Ferrari world: the thematic carousels, the interactive shows, the chic autogallery and even the real racing school. …
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Headquarters of Aldar
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”![](../../extreme/img/w300/headquarters-of-aldar_1.jpg)
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Distance from Abu Dhabi center - 21.3 km.
This office centre can have at once up to 20 000 people. Since the building, the unusual skyscraper became a real decoration of the city. You can see it as from the seaside as from the central part of the city. The unusual form was chosen not by accident. The skyscraper has a deep symbolic meaning. The circle is a symbol or rationality, stability and unity. More than that it is used to consider it as the symbol of perfection and infinity. The whole building’s area is 123 000 square meters. …
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/sheikh-zayed-mosque_1.jpg)
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Distance from Abu Dhabi center - 12.4 km.
One of the main specialties of the mosque is a huge carpet spread over the entire area. It was woven by more than 1 200 people. The carpet weighs about 47 tons. Furthermore, in the mosque you can see one of the world's large chandeliers whose diameter is 10 meters. In total there are 7 chandeliers made of gold leaf and decorated with Swarovski crystals. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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27.07.2024
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