Abu Dhabi which is the capital of the United Arab Emirates is also the second most populous city in the UAE. Other than the rich oil and gas production, Abu Dhabi has continuously been growing its list of tourist attractions making it one of the most interesting places to visit for tourists.
One of the most visited Abu Dhabi attractions and a favorite destination of locals and foreigners is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi. This mosque was constructed using materials from almost all over the world. Countries such as Italy, Germany, Morocco Greece, New Zealand, and more were the places where the materials used in constructing the place came from. The materials used here are marble, stone, gold, ceramics, and some other precious crystals. It took more than 10 years for the construction the be finished with approximately 41,000 people who took charge of constructing this magnificent place. Today, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosqueis included as a top global destination for people according to TripAdvisor. It has been conducting operations on a daily basis, performing services on the house of worship, and attending to visitors from all over the world. Being one of the two mosques open even for non-Muslims, there is no doubt the place is very well-traveled by many people.
Considered as a luxurious hotel to stay in, Emirates Palace has been the 5-star hotel most royalties usually stay when they come to visit Abu Dhabi. It has an approximate construction cost of 3 billion USD and took about 4 years for the construction to finish. The architectural elements put emphasis on the Islamic culture and heritage thus a great place to see for tourists and the like. Emirates Palaceis like your Dubai’s Burj Al Arab and has some hint of Taj Mahal and a castle. Emirates Palace has about 400 residences and a good number of suites, the majority of which are furnished in marble and gold. You will surely fall in love with the interior and exterior of this place. Did you know that Emirates Palacehas also appeared on the movie Fast and Furious 7 and was also home to some US artist's concerts such as Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake?
Have you considered trying adventure trips? Abu Dhabi definitely has a lot of activities to enjoy. One is the Blue Whale Jet Ski. Enjoy the bouncy water waves and have a great exhilarating ride while on the high-speed jetski. Let a guide be with you for safety. It surely is a trip you will absolutely not want to miss and a great thing to enjoy! What are you waiting for? Book your Blue Whale Jet Ski now!
Another amazing activity you should absolutely try is the Yellow Boat Tour. What more is a great way to have a tour than a water drive while riding on those yellow boats and having a majestic view of the buildings and skyscrapers around. Let this boat ride take you to the Lulu Island, Fisherman’s Village, Corniche, and the Emirates Palace. This Yellow Boat Tour experience will let you enjoy a great time while sitting with a group be it with your family, friends, in a group, or even when you are by yourself.
Finally, never miss the chance of a lifetime as you explore the desert in Ras Al Khaimah. Have a wonderful experience with dune bashing, camel riding, and a sand boarding experience. All of these to be enjoyed at Ras Al Khaimah Desert Safari . Other things you will surely enjoy is a choice of BBq dinner, some belly dancing show, and a try on the shisha which is a traditional Arabic smoking pipe. When you go on a Desert Safari Ras Al Khaimah you will surely love the night sky and the vast stars as you have a peaceful but exciting time at the desert. Don’t miss this when you’re in Ras Al Khaimah !