How to Spend 1 Day in Abu Dhabi
Maybe Dubai is getting all the consideration when it comes to a holiday in the United Arab Emirates. But I assure you that Abu Dhabi is closing the gap. Abu Dhabi is currently more of a day trip, but the desert capital has many dazzling beaches, cultural attractions, amusement parks, and an alluring skyline. So here are the most important attractions that you can visit and How to spend 1 day in Abu Dhabi.
SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE
No one can deny the fact that the most beautiful Mosque in the world is that of Sheikh Zayed’s. The immaculate white, the astonishing domes enclosed by palm trees, the pleasing feeling you have when you walk barefoot on the cold marble in the desert. All that makes the visit to the Mosque a wonderful experience. Admission is free. I recommend that you should arrive early in the morning to avoid the tourist groups.
EMIRATES PALACE
Emirates Palace is one of the most opulent hotels in the world, where you will see a lot of marble and, especially, lots of gold. You can visit the hotel for free. Located in a secluded natural bay, the beach with soft sand will impress you for sure. The opulence of this hotel will impress you even if you do not choose it for a stay. You can visit it to serve a brunch or eat traditional food at one of the 14 restaurants within it.
ETIHAD TOWERS
If you want to see Abu Dhabi’s impressive skyscrapers, check out Etihad Towers, just across from the Emirates Palace. It is one of those places where the tradition found in the hotel architecture fuses with modernism towers. So make sure you have both goals on the list. If you are not in a rush, you should go for a cup of tea on the 63rd floor at Quest.
CORNICHE
In the Corniche area, a beautiful promenade was set up along the beach, making Abu Dhabi a cosmopolitan city with a pleasant vibe. Each section of the beach has plenty of facilities, and the avenue between the palm trees will give you the long-sought shade when the temperatures are soaring. In Abu Dhabi, there are a plethora of superb beaches that you can relax all day, with the spectacular skyline of the city in front of your eyes. I’m referring not only to Corniche, the closest to the city center but also about Saadiyat, Al Bateen or Mirfa.
YAS ISLAND
Yas is an artificial island where a lot of things can happen. Ferrari World, Warner Brothers Studios and Yas Waterworld can take you days in a row to enjoy. Alongside luxury yachts and golf courses, you will find loads of hotels and a beautiful beach, making it a convenient haven. Also on Yas Island is the grand Formula 1 circuit of Abu Dhabi.
These are some of the places that I would recommend to visit. So have you decided how to spend 1 day in Abu Dhabi?
