Abu Dhabi Pictures Show the Contrast in the World's Richest City
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These Abu Dhabi Pictures Highlight The Reasons This City Is On My Bucket List
I'll admit it, Abu Dhabi originally caught my attention because I liked the name. Dubai, it's neighboring emirate has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I always figured I would someday simply fly in and out of Dubai. But as I began researching and looking at Abu Dhabi pictures I discovered some of the amazing things that this city has to offer. I now need even more time in the middle east. You see, Abu Dhabi has earned a spot on my bucket list, which is simply the list of the 10 things I hope to do in my life time.
I hope to someday replace all the Abu Dhabi pictures on this page with my own work. But for now, sit back and enjoy the photos I have found of Abu Dhabi, and see if you don't want to add it to your bucket list by the time you are done with this page.
Photo licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License by Sarah Ackerman
Have You Been To Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi Is One of the 10 Items on my Bucket List
Abu Dhabi Pictures Show the Mix of Modern and Ancient, City and Desert
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Photographic Print
Bibikow, Walter
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Domes and Minaret of the New Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Photographic Print
Child, Martin
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Umm Al Nar Tomb Dating from around 2500 BC, Al Ain, Near Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., Middle East Photographic Print
Peter, Ryan
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Camels Converge on Abu Dhabi for an Annual Beauty Contest Photographic Print
Olson, Randy
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Coffee Pot Fountain in Al-Ittihad Square, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Photographic Print
Mellor, Chris
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More Great Abu Dhabi Pictures
Do You Have Any Advice for Me?
Keep Abu Dhabi on the bucket list because:
BarbRad says:
Keep it on because you love it.
ibakir says:
What a history there
miaponzo says:
This I would say.. keep it on your list.. I was going to be going this month,.. but my parents cancelled on me :) It's supposed to be pretty nice!
Gloriousconfusion says:
I went there twice in in 1970's - before most of the development, but they had desalination plants and were importing soil and grass from abroad. I went for a swim in the sea and it was really creepy, men started sidling up to stare at me - and I assure you I have never worn a bikini having always been on the chubby side. They didn't come close or do anything untoward, but I think they just weren't accustomed to seeing uncovered women - it was very unnerving. I expect things are different now that it has become a tourist resort.
sandyspider says:
Keep it on the list.
BuckHawk says:
Yep, keep this one on the list.
Take Abu Dhabi off the bucket list because:
Why Is Abu Dhabi on my Bucket List?
So much to see and do in the richest city in the world!
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque: The third largest mosque in the world, and to the best I can tell the only mosque in UAE which allows non-Muslim visitors (although only at certain times and on certain days)
- The Corniche: the nearly 6 kilometers path running along the island city's coastline filled with stunning public parks, beautiful fountains, open-air café and the public beach. It is the place to be every evening.
- Marina Mall: Abu Dhabi is known as a shopping paradise.
- Traditional souks (markets)
- Camel Safaris: a tourist activity that is on my bucket list!
- Ancient archaeological sites (1000s of years old)
- Ferrari World: the world's largest indoor theme park
- Sand Skiing: a sport my girls will want to try.
- The Emirates Palace Hotel: a seven star hotel (which I will never be able to afford, but hey, I can dream).
Marina Mall Causeway
Photo used with permission from the Wikitravel Shared image repository
More Sites to See in Abu Dhabi
Modern Architecture on Corniche, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Photographic Print
Wheeler, Tony
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Men Performing Traditional Dance with Sticks, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Photographic Print
Mellor, Chris
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Photographic Print
Mellor, Chris
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Close-Up of Camel's Head in Bright Evening Light, Near Abu Dhabi Photographic Print
Child, Martin
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Don't Forget A Tour Book
This is the one I want to take.
Lonely Planet Oman UAE and the Arabian Peninsula (Multi Country Travel Guide)
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Check Out the Current Weather
Current weather conditions in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Local Pollen Reports
37°C (Feels like 39°C)
Last update: 5/28/12 4:00 PM Local Time
Humidity: 32%Visibility: 9.0 km
Dew Point: 18°C
UV Index: 3 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 1004.1mm steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 23km/h From: Airport Conditions
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Low: 27°C
Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Tuesday
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High: 39°C
Low: 26°C
Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Wednesday
May 30
Sunny
High: 39°C
Low: 26°C
Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Thursday
May 31
Sunny
High: 41°C
Low: 26°C
Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
What's Stopping Me?
For me, Abu Dhabi would be an extension to a trip to Dubai, rather than a destination on its own. Coming from New Zealand, and being a frequent flyer on Emirates, Dubai would be the port of entry into United Arab Emirates. While the two cities are only about 2 hours apart on the roads, I would still need to schedule an extra two or three days to include the side trip to Abu Dhabi. Other things stopping me are the 20 hour flight, the fact that things are rather expensive in the "richest city in the world" and the two hour trip through the hot dessert (although this could be quite interesting). Want to Learn More about Abu Dhabi?
Check out these links
- Visit Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi Tourism official website
- Abu Dhabi City - Local Travel Information and City Guide
- Abu Dhabi Tourist Information and Travel Guide. Travel Reservation, Hotel Accommodation, Car hire, Attractions in Abu Dhabi, UAE and more. News and analysis on Abu Dhabi and UAE current events
- Abu Dhabi
- on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi's best restaurants, nightlife, films, things to do and places to see
- Abu Dhabi's $11 million Christmas tree - Telegraph
- A Christmas tree that costs $11 million (£7 million) and is thought to be the most expensive ever decorated has been unveiled at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace hotel.
I Will Bring Home Some Souvenirs Once I Go
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Who Is Blogging About Abu Dhabi
- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Upgrades to New Trading Platform From NASDAQ OMX
- STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 28, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announces that it has entered an agreement with The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to upgrade their trading platform.
- Abu Dhabi Science Festival Announces A Bigger And Even More Exciting Event For ...
- The Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC), the Government entity supervising and coordinating the development of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the Emirate, has announced the return of the Abu Dhabi Science Festival in its ...
- Abu Dhabi May Inject CO2 in Offshore Fields to Boost Output
- By Ayesha Daya on May 28, 2012 Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. may start injecting carbon dioxide instead of natural gas into its offshore fields to enhance oil recovery, according to an official from the company's Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co. unit.
- National Geographic Abu Dhabi Reveals Winners Of 'Life In Motion' Photography ...
- The 'Life in Motion' photography contest, held by National Geographic Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with National Geographic Al Arabiya Magazine, as part of its Photomentaries 2012 festival, has come to a sensational ending as the channel announced the ...
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mnriver
May 1, 2012 @ 9:15 pm | delete
- You should add an image of the palm islands. Nice lens idea.
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BarbRad May 1, 2012 @ 8:20 pm | delete
- Now that you've been there, I guess you can cross it off -- unless you want to return. I"ve really been enjoying your blog pictures and look forward to seeing each new day's adventure.
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ibakir
Feb 24, 2012 @ 10:40 pm | delete
- amazing images, i have took similar to them, as like Palm and JLT etc. have a look you might take mines and share it http://www.squidoo.com/the-holiday-shop
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wahmshelley
Jan 26, 2012 @ 10:59 pm | delete
- Abu Dhabi is beautiful...I would like to be able to afford to go there too some day...This lens is really well put together...
WAHM Shelley... :)
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miaponzo
May 24, 2011 @ 3:17 am | delete
- Now you can come and be my guest in Kuwait.. put that on your bucket list :)
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