Top Tourist Attractive Places In Abu Dhabi
Best Places in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque being one of the largest mosques in the world and the biggest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Abu Dhabi. This marvel of modern Islamic architecture was built by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the remembrance of his father. A key feature worth noticing is the world’s largest loomed carpet in one of the prayer halls. The mosque is not only a religious site but also serves as an educational and cultural hub. Glamorous architecture combined with exquisite design and pattern of the mosque makes it highly popular among the foreign travellers.
Timing: 9 AM to 10 PM
Entry Fee: FREE
Ferrari World
This Ferrari themed park is located in Yas Island for thrill seekers and car lovers & is the biggest indoor amusement park around the world. The Ferrari World also houses Formula Rossa which is the World’s fastest roller coaster ride. It has a spectacular gallery showcasing a unique collection of various Ferrari car models, Ferrari factory tour and Ferrari knowledge game show for true car nerds. Other than rides, Ferrari World is also known for hosting various events, having a number of top-notch eateries and restaurants, and a grand shopping space where visitors can buy a vast array of Ferrari products.
Timing: 11 AM to 8 PM
Price: AED 249.97,
Yas Island
Yas Island is one of Abu Dhabi’s top luxury hotel destinations, with stretches of sandy beach that are perfect for spending the day sunbathing. This area is also home to the Yas Marina Circuit, which is where Abu Dhabi’s Formula One racing takes place every year. Sun seekers should beeline straight to Yas Beach; and shoppers should head straight to Yas Mall, the city’s premier shopping destination. If the heat is grinding you down, head to Yas Waterworld which is a water theme park featuring over 40 rides & slides. It has the world’s largest surfable sheet wave and the Jebel Drop, a free-fall speed water slide and many more.
Yas Marina Circuit: Timing: 9 AM to 11 PM, ( Price: Starts from AED 65, INR 1223 )
Yas Waterworld : Timing: 10 AM to 7 PM, ( Price: AED 210, INR 3950 Per Person )
Emirates Park Zoo
The zoo in Abu dhabi gives one an opportunity to come closer to around 1700 animals which include species like rare white tigers, giraffes, elephants, a herd of zebras, and a Siberian bear. There is also a primate section, with many different types of monkeys, and a flamingo park with a sea lion enclosure. At the petting zoo, children can touch and feed domestic breeds of animals. There are fun activities you can indulge in here like animal encounter, breakfast with parrots, breakfast with giraffe, and crocodile feeding.
Timing: 9 AM to 8 PM
Price: AED 74.46,
Heritage Village
Want to witness a typical Emirati life? Visit the heritage village which is one of the few tourist places in Abu Dhabi where you can actually take a glimpse into the pre-oil life at the gulf. It is a reconstructed village complex which is walled from all sides and has a fort, a souq for goat trading and a mosque. It contains several attractions to keep you entertained that include carpet weaving displays, a spice shop, a campfire, pottery, a falaj irrigation system and metal workshops. The village also has a narrow strip of beach to sit and relax. It is an excellent place to learn and know more about the history of Arab traditions.
Timings: 9 AM to 4 PM. (everyday)
Price: Free
Warner Bros World
Yas Island’s latest theme park addition, The Warner Bros. World is an indoor amusement park featuring 29 rides, live interactive shows, action packed activities, fascinating attractions, variety of food eateries and shopping outlets. It’s dedicated to its cartoon, movie, and comic book heroes and villains with all rides based around these characters. The park is designed with six themed zones; Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch, Metropolis, Cartoon Junction, Warner Bros. Plaza and Gotham City, making it an exciting place to visit in Abu Dhabi.
Timing: Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: AED 250,
