City break in Abu Dhabi. Active leisure ideas for Abu Dhabi - attractions, recreation and nightlife

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


♥ Amusement park 'Ferrari World Abu Dhabi' Abu Dhabi, 24.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Motiongate Dubai' Dubai, 81.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Dubai Parks and Resorts' Dubai, 82 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Legoland Dubai' Dubai, 82.1 km from the center. On the map


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


♥ Water park 'Aquaventure Waterpark' Emirate of Dubai, 106.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Water park 'Wild Wadi Water Park' Jumeirah, Emirate of Dubai, 111.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Water park 'Al Montazah Water Park' Emirate of Sharjah, 141.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Water park 'Dreamland Aqua Park' Emirate of Umm al-Quwain, 180.4 km from the center. On the map


Sites around Abu Dhabi from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
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Distance from Abu Dhabi center - 12.4 km.
Literally the whole world participated in construction and design of this incredibly wonderful mosque. The best architects from the United States took part in the process. The marble for the construction was supplied by China and Italy. Luxurious trim parts were manufactured in Austria and Germany. Unlike many other mosques, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is open for free visits. All guests can take a walk through its halls, enjoy pleasant coolness in the heat of the day and admire the artistic design. It s a great experience to visit a mosque in the evening, when its facade and rooms are lit with artistic illuminations. …
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Ferrari World
From the series “The Most Fantastic Amusement Parks in the World”
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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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Sustainable tourism has been a hot trend in recent years. More and more travelers want to not only explore new places and get in touch with local communities but also to have a positive impact on the environment of the places that they visit. As of 2021, 66.4% of global consumers think that staying environment-friendly while traveling is important. During the ITB Berlin NOW show, Euromonitor International (a global research company) presented its rank of the world’s sustainable destinations.
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Sustainable tourism has been a hot trend in recent years. More and more travelers want to not only explore new places and get in touch with local communities but also to have a positive impact on the environment of the places that they visit. As of 2021, 66.4% of global consumers think that staying environment-friendly while traveling is important. During the ITB Berlin NOW show, Euromonitor International (a global research company) presented its rank of the world’s sustainable destinations.

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