Abu Dhabi city the national capital of that
federation. The city occupies most of a small triangular island of the same
name, jusrt off the Persian Gulf coast and connected to the mainland by a short
bridge. Abu Dhabi was formerly an undeveloped town of only local importance,
but the emirates oil revenues enabled it to evolve into a modern city with a
fully developed infrastructure.
Abu Dhabi's skyscrapers such as the notable
Burj Mohammed bin Rashid (World Trade Center Abu Dhabi), Etihad Towers, Abu
Dhabi Investment Authority Tower,the National Bank of Abu Dhabi headquarters,
the Baynunah (Hilton Hotel) Tower and the Etisalat headquarters are usually
found in the financial districts of Abu Dhabi.Other notable modern buildings
include the Aldar Headquarters, the first circular skyscraper in the middle
east and the Emirates Palace with its design inspired by Arab heritage.
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is the
city's main aviation hub and the second busiest airport in the UAE.
Some
Attractions in Abu Dhabi:
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Mariam Umm Eisa Mosque
- Emirates Palace
- Yas Marina Circuit
- The Corniche
- Hayyatii Towers
- Etihad Towers
- Yas Marina
- Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Yas Island
- Saadiyat Island
Important
Sports events in Abu Dhabi:
Ever since 2009, Abu Dhabi has hosted a
Formula One race every year in November or December at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Abu Dhabi regularly hosts the International Judo Federation Abu Dhabi grand
slam.