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Clean, hot and with ample room for beaches and fun Abu Dhabi has the best of both worlds though seems unnatral as practically everything has to be flown in

The malls are great but "a mall is a mall".

However, its also worthed to visit Abu Dhabi especially visiting the enchanting Emirates Palace and here in Abu Dhabi is still not as hectic as Dubai.

AD is an international city but not as busy & pressured as Dubai.

There is not too much to see as a tourist but Abu Dhabi is a fantastic place to live and work. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is something to behold and is worth a visit.

In my opinion the so-called "highlights" (like some malls, the Corniche etc.) are only of medium-interest because of any other interesting spots to see. What stands out is the incredibly friendliness of all these foreign workers from the Philippines, Kashmir, Pakistan, Russia, Africa and so on even if their live is hard and full of limitations! I was really impressed. Therefore a `Must Do´in Abu Dhabi is taking the (AC equipped!) public bus wherever you are in the city. It´s cheap and the perfect way to get in contact with these people. Unfortunately nearly no contact to "real locals" the Emiratis which seems to be quite normal. (It´s a shame.)

The Sheikh Zayed mosque is definitely worth a visit and that could be scheduled for an hour or maximum 2. The Heritage Village can be grouped with a visit to the Marina Mall. The Central Souq is worth a visit but make sure to negotiate your prices... you'll not get any deals like at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, unfortunately. If you're thinking of LIVING in Abu Dhabi, then do not hesitate to do it. The locals are super friendly (particularly if you take care about how you conduct yourself in relation to local culture and religion) and the benefit packages are usually generous.

There are tourist attractions to suite the majority of travellers. It is a clean and well organised city.

You can walk along the Corniche area, be awed by the Sheikh Bin Zayed Mosque and the Emirates Palace. If you are intending to visit the Mosque,you be ready to experience wearing an abaya (for women) and dishdasha (for men) as it is required for everyone entering the mosque to wear these traditional dresses except for young boys who are dressed appropriately. For those planning to see the famous Emirates Palace, you make sure that you booked your visit before going there otherwise, you will not be allowed to enter the place or even take a picture outside.

Abu Dhabi is developing fast as a tourist attraction place and has specially developed Yes Island and Ferrai Park. Still Abu Dhabi needs many more tourist attractions to be developed to compete Dubai.

You can visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, go to the Central Souq, Visit the Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld, visit the Heritage Village and have a walk around the Marina Mall. That's not too much when all is said and done. It may be worth your while to hire a car for the day rather than to take taxis around because those can get costly pretty quickly.

Everyone there is very friendly and there are alot of things to do it you have kids. The night life is also not boring if you can find a sitter. Went to some amazing places to eat (and drink) whose atmosphere is not so brash and unruly as it is in Dubai. Great place to do more activities. Staying close to the Corniche is probably best. Surprisingly cooler and there are so many places you can walk to, and even if you cant, the taxi drivers dont give you an awful look for making them go 6km down the road.

Not much restriction on women's clothing as some people may think.

While there is the second largest mosque in the world, the biggest indoor theme park and a great waterpark, you'll have to visit in the winter months and be prepared to use the malls as your greatest outlet for adventure. There is the possibility of a desert safari (which is a great commercial experience but not one for those who like the "off the beaten track" experience; also, those trips take you outside of the city of course. There aren't too many opportunities to get an authentic "Arabian feel" but if you've never been to the Middle East and you'd like an easy introduction... then this is the place for you.