# Louvre Abu Dhabi 7

Designed by star architect Jean Nouvel, the Middle East's most spectacular museum presents under an adorned giant dome art in all its diversity, in the course of time, and in the mirror of distinct cultures. The permanent collection of the museum with many (rotating) major works of the Louvre and the Musée d'art moderne is amazing, and the museum features are also temporary exhibitions of extremely high quality.

Museum | Modern Architecture Gallery Space: ca. 8,000 m2 (86,000 ft2) | Established: 2017 | Construction Cost: 108 million euros

by Phpeter / CC BY-SA 4.0

# Ferrari World Abu Dhabi 6 

Home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster, this indoor amusement park offers a wide range of attractions and activities related to cars.

Amusement Park Opened: 2010 | Number of Attractions: 22 | Number of Rollercoasters: 5

by Jazon88 / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Qasr al Watan (Presidential Palace) 6 

A part of the magnificently pompous and elegant presidential palace including the "The Great Hall" and a very impressive chandelier with 350,000 pieces of crystal are open to visitors.

Presidential Palace and Garden Open to the Public: year-round | Opened: 2019

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# Emirates Palace (Hotel) 5 

This "beyond 5-star luxury" hotel was considered the most expensive hotel in the world until 2010.

Built and furnished like a residence castle in Arabesque style, with specific features such as columns, lofty ceilings, and a total of 115 domes, this hotel was originally a palace. You can visit the lobby and walk around in certain areas or have afternoon tea to get an impression.

💡 Formerly offered guided tours seem to have stopped with the new ownership.

Hotel Opened: 2005 | Construction Cost: USD$3 billion

by Валерий Дед / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Corniche 5 

Stretching 8 km (5 miles), Abu Dhabi's trendy waterfront is a beach, boulevard, and the main artery in one.

Seafront Promenade Length: 8 km / 5 miles

by Rüdiger Meier / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Al Hosn Palace (Qasr al-Hosn) 5 

As the oldest and only historical building in the city, this mighty stone fort acts as a cultural landmark and welcomes visitors today as a history and culture museum.

Fort and Museum

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# Observation Deck at 300 Etihad Towers 5 

The observation deck on the 74th floor from the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi at 300 m offers outstanding panoramic views over the city and the Arabian Gulf, although only from the interior.

Skyscraper Completed: 2011 | Total Height: 305.3 m / 1,002 ft | Observation Deck: 281.6 m / 924 ft | Construction Cost: 2.5 bn Dirham

by P6G47TG / CC BY-SA 4.0

# Emirates Park Zoo 4

Located in a suburb to the northeast, a 30-minute drive from Abu Dhabi, this small zoo is home to about 1,500 animals representing more than 225 species.

Highlights include a pair of white tigers and Siberian bears.

Zoo Opened: 2008 | Species: 225 | Animals: 1,500

by pelican / CC BY-SA 2.0

#10 | Heritage Village 4

This authentic replica of a Bedouin Oasis Village offers a glimpse of what the capital looked like 50 years ago.

Heritage Village 

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