Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is a well-ordered and high-end metropolitan city with a beautiful waterside location. Inhabited by the nomadic Bani Yas tribe in 1760, Abu Dhabi’s main occupation was fishing until oil was discovered. The discovery of oil transformed Abu Dhabi into the modern city of today - a bustling center of government and business. Book with British Airways tickets and reservations, and avail best affordable flight deals and latest discount offers on Abu Dhabi tour.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Decorated in Macedonian marble, the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is Abu Dhabi's landmark building and also the most popular sightseeing attraction of the city. Opened in 2007 after nearly 20 years of construction, the mosque creates a harmonious and thoroughly modern mosque that celebrates Islamic architecture. Able to hold 40,000 worshipers, it is dedicated to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan. Moreover, Non-Muslims have access into all areas of the mosque.
Mangrove Kayaking Tours
To have a spectacle of a different side of Abu Dhabi's, take a tour to the mangrove forests that still offers quietness midst the chaos metropolitan. With numerous kayaking tours available for all, the tour range from 1.5 hours to three hours of paddling. Learn about the important ecology of mangroves and for a really special experience, take a night tour and experience the mangroves by gliding through the waters after dark.
Ferrari World
This branded theme park boasts of every kind of thrills an intrepid traveler can think of. From the thrills of Formula One racing to Abu Dhabi finest roller coaster rides, this theme park is one of the city's top things to do. Moreover, the kids can practice their newly learned driving skills on the Junior GT track, while adrenaline junkies can buckle up and ride the Flying Aces roller-coaster that move at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour on a 52-meter loop which is known to be the tallest in the world. One can also spectacle all the stunning Ferrari cars: modern and vintage, all kept together under one roof.
Yas Island
Abu Dhabi's top luxury hotel destinations, Yas Island features stretches of sandy beach that are best for spending the day in sunshine thrills. This island also houses the Yas Marina Circuit, where Abu Dhabi's Formula One racing takes place every year.
Emirates Park Zoo
If you have kids with you, this amusing zoo is a fun day out. Located at a short drive from Abu Dhabi, where one might encounter wildlife animals, including elephants, a herd of zebras, rare white tigers, giraffes and a Siberian bear. Also visit the primate section and spectacle different species of monkeys, and a flamingo park with a sea lion enclosure. Moreover, the children can touch and feed only the domestic breeds of animals. Book British Airways tickets to Abu Dhabi and reserve it in advance to make your plans hassle-free and also within your budget.