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Known as the safest city in the world, Abu Dhabi also has the tag of being a luxurious gateway to the Middle East! Home to the most opulent malls, shopping arenas, and towering buildings, experience the zenith of cosmopolitan living in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy your favourite artists like Enrique Iglesias for a concert, or try the delectable Arab cuisine at their world-class restaurants. Laze away at their beautiful coastlines and luxury spas in Abu Dhabi worry-free as you vacation in the safest city in the world! Planning to visit Abu Dhabi soon? Here is the ultimate guide for an Abu Dhabi getaway.
Places to visit in the safest city in the world
The Emiratis were nomads who lived in the desert until they discovered vast oil reserves there. To get a feel for their way of life in the past, stop into the Heritage Village. Find out how the oasis created ideal circumstances for building houses, watering communities and camels, and creating irrigation lines, among other things. This is a really immersive experience, taking place in places like the spice shops and the workshops of the craftspeople.
Yas Island
Yas Island is a fun, entertainment-filled, breezy amusement zone in central Abu Dhabi, perfect for escaping the city's towering skyscrapers. You can find whatever you're looking for at Yas Mall, and the whole family can enjoy some cool water fun at Yas Waterworld. This island is also home to the Marina Circuit, where Formula One races are held. Close by, you'll find Ferrari World, an insanely fun and one of the world's most distinctive theme parks.
Corniche Beach
In this warm weather, the best way to unwind is to stroll down the lively Corniche along the seaside. In between visits to beautiful gardens and delicious cafés, stroll or ride your bike down the seafront and relax in the sun. Tourists may locate the five-star Emirates Palace Hotel, which was originally constructed for the Sheikh, and the massive Marina Mall retail complex near the western end of the Corniche. With breathtaking views from the observation deck, you won't want to miss the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.
Enjoy towering views from the 300-meter-high Observation Deck of Jumeirah at Etihad Towers while you gaze into contemporary wonders. The most insanely slanted building in the world, Capital Gate, is located there. The Aldar Headquarters building is entirely spherical and looks like a huge headlight. In the far future, there will be a green paradise called Masdar City, where autonomous electric taxis and time-tested wind cooling methods come together.
In the cultural haven of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi unveiled its very own Louvre. Displayed in 23 brightly lighted halls, the museum's collection includes over 600 items from the Louvre in Paris and other prestigious French museums, in addition to pieces from Abu Dhabi's own collection and the ancient world. The yearly Abu Dhabi Art Festival is held at the Manarat Al Saadiyat complex, so you can easily visit there to see the artwork of local artists.
Want something to eat? Here you may discover world-class dining establishments. On the other hand, you may savour traditional Emirati dishes like al harees (meat and wheat slow-cooked in a clay oven), al majboos (beef stewed in spices and limes), and al madrooba (spicy salted fish), which are flavoured with eastern spices and desert fruit that have come through Abu Dhabi port for ages.
Travelling in and around the safest city in the world
There is a reason why Abu Dhabi has been tagged as the safest city—the transportation is so well-connected and easy to use! Here are all the modes of transport and timings broken down for you!
By Air
About 20 miles outside of the city centre is Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), where international planes land and connect. The air-conditioned bus service is the most convenient and affordable of several options for getting to the city. Nearly every forty minutes, for only AED4, you may take a bus that stops at all three terminals. For around AED125, you may also get a fancy, air-conditioned cab to the city.
By Rail Emirates Rail operates the national rail network. The network is now being built to link Abu Dhabi to the majority of UAE regions. In addition, a 500 mph supersonic train is in the works, which would reduce the travel time from Abu Dhabi to Dubai to around 12 minutes.
By Road
Along the shore, the E11 motorway links Abu Dhabi and Dubai; the journey takes around 90 minutes. Even though many tourists believe driving in the UAE to be incredibly fast, the roadways in the area are in excellent shape. Please ensure that you settle any outstanding tickets or driving penalties before you depart from the nation.
The Eastern Region Bus Service, Al Gharbia Bus Service, and Intercity Bus Services all provide intercity bus service. From the Abu Dhabi Bus Station, you may reach Dubai and several other cities in the UAE.
Coldplay concert in Abu Dhabi
Days after Abu Dhabi was announced as the safest city in the world, Coldplay's tickets went on sale in India and sold out before one could blink. While the Coldplay concert in India is scheduled for the 18th, 19th, and 21st of January 2025, the one in Abu Dhabi is on the 11th of January, and the tickets will be available on the Grammy-winning band's website from the 25th to the 27th of September, 2025.
For the Indian fans of Coldplay, who had high hopes, a quick trip to Abu Dhabi where they can see their favourite band play, in addition to all the places to visit in Abu Dhabi we have written about would be a great way to start the year. Coldplay concert in Abu Dhabi will be hosted in the Zayed Sports City Museum, which happens to have a capacity of 45,000 but given that it is their only show in GCC, the rush for tickets is expected to match that of India. While the opening guest musician for India has yet to be announced, Palestinian Chilean musician Elyanna will be opening for a Coldplay concert in Abu Dhabi.