Abu DhabiHidden Gem
“The mangroves kayak tour from the Eastern Corniche at dawn — herons everywhere and the city skyline floating behind you.”
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Noor K.Local contributor
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Hotels & stays in Abu Dhabi
Editorial Pick
Desert ResortAbu Dhabi
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
A storybook fort rising from the Empty Quarter dunes — camel treks at dawn, stargazing at night.
★★★★★View
Luxury HotelAbu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Gold-leaf grandeur on a private beach, with one of the city's most photographed afternoon teas.
★★★★★View
Beach ResortAbu Dhabi
Saadiyat Rotana Resort
Steps from the Louvre Abu Dhabi on a protected turtle-nesting beach.
★★★★★View
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Places to visit in Abu Dhabi
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LandmarkAbu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
82 domes and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet — luminous at golden hour.
ExploreMuseumAbu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Jean Nouvel's 'rain of light' dome shelters art spanning civilisations.
ExploreNatureAbu Dhabi
Liwa Oasis
Gateway to the towering red dunes of the Rub' al Khali.
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Where to eat in Abu Dhabi
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