A visit to the capital of the United Arab Emirates promises any tourist a lot of impressions, emotions, beautiful photos and videos for memory. You don't even have to ask anyone what to visit in Abu Dhabi, since the main attractions are very widely advertised. It remains only to choose where to go first, and postpone the visit to which amazing places until tomorrow.
What to visit in Abu Dhabi from the masterpieces of architecture
Where a beautiful and modern city is now located, people have settled for a long time, archaeologists have identified artifacts dating back to the "BC" time. But Abu Dhabi itself traces its history back to 1760, the settlement began with a fortified fort, around which fishermen's huts appeared and began to rapidly "multiply".
From the end of the 18th century, the settlement was chosen as a residence for one of the sheikhs of Abu Dhabi (local rulers). The city began to develop rapidly only in the middle of the twentieth century, with the discovery of oil fields. Then skyscrapers began to appear, one more amazing than the other.
Today, these buildings, propping up the sky, are a kind of architectural highlight of the capital, attracting many tourists. The first places in the list of the most extraordinary high-rise buildings are given to the following objects:
- Circular skyscraper - Aldar HQ;
- A relative of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, called the Leaning Tower (Capital Gate);
- Twin skyscrapers - Al Bahar, characterized by a movable facade.
The first of the buildings won Best Futuristic Design in the 2008 competition. The skyscraper has a round shape, is in harmony with the surrounding nature, associated with a seashell.
The Leaning Tower has an English name that can be translated as "The Gate of the Capital". Its peculiarity is that the structure has an angle of inclination, which is several times greater than that of the famous tower from the Italian city of Pisa.
During the construction of the Al-Bahar towers, at one time, the latest technologies and materials were used, the main task is to provide a comfortable microclimate for the people in it. The buildings have won the Architecture Innovation Award, the first of its kind.
At the origins of faith
The second important tourist destination for Abu Dhabi is cult and religious buildings, and there are also leaders here, for example, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Its leading position is determined by several factors. Firstly, it is considered the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, and one of the largest in the world.
It is very popular with tourists, there is one feature - everyone is allowed to look at the interior decoration, regardless of religion. Moreover, for the purpose of advertising and a kind of propaganda of the religion of Islam, the entrance and excursions to this mosque are free for guests.
The mosque has a very beautiful interior, including the largest carpet in the world, which is woven of wool and cotton, its total weight is almost 50 tons. In addition, amazingly beautiful chandeliers made in Germany are hung in this temple, they are decorated with gold leaf and crystals of the famous Swarovski company.
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Abu Dhabi - a city of motorists
Sometimes you can hear the question of what to visit in Abu Dhabi on your own with children, where little tourists will be most interesting. The answer is simple - in the famous theme park called Ferrari World, located on Yas Island, where, in principle, there are other entertainment centers.
The official opening of the theme park took place in 2010, as in other buildings in the UAE, not without world records. One of them is that the park is the largest indoor structure on the planet. In addition, one of the famous pneumatic rides, the Rollercoaster, is the fastest.
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All entertainment in the "Ferrari World" in one way or another is associated with cars, first of all, the famous Italian brand. That is why the first guests of the park are greeted by a thematic stand, which introduces not only Ferrari cars, but also tells about Italy, demonstrates its natural beauty, cultural attractions, and historical monuments.
Interestingly, even the carousel for the smallest tourists was made using Ferrari cars, or rather, their smaller copies. Toddlers can play on a soft playground, where toys are represented by different car models. Adult guests here can watch a film about a car company, an interactive show in 3D mode, take part in dizzying rides, walk through a gallery that contains all the best models for all the years of the company's existence.
