How to explore the best of Abu Dhabi?

Not all destinations are blessed with wonders, but Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital city, surely is. It's a metropolitan city with amazing cultural events and attractive nightlife. Since tourist attractions are abundant, it's one of the best hubs in the world if you want to enjoy a great tour. So, how do you explore the best of Abu Dhabi? Let's find out. 

-Abu Dhabi at a glance 

Simply put, Abu Dhabi is all about luxury. Be it popular hospitality properties such as Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat or any other attraction, the luxury element is visible and every traveller loves it. Abu Dhabi is a massive destination in geographical size too, and when you go to this city, you will observe that it's home to many expats. 

In Abu Dhabi, the locals' lifestyle is also luxurious and modern. They live convenient lives and engage in diverse fun activities during leisure. 

-Travelling in Abu Dhabi 

Travelling to Abu Dhabi is easy and hassle-free as you have the Abu Dhabi International Airport. From there, you can take a car or taxi to your hotel or the attraction you plan to explore first. If you are concerned about the costs, you may even consider using the public bus as the Abu Dhabi Department of Transportation maintains around 100 bus routes that cover almost all the attractions in this destination. 

Wish to explore more modes of transportation when in Abu Dhabi? Then ferries and bicycles are for you. 

-Staying in Abu Dhabi 

What you choose for your accommodation in Abu Dhabi depends on what you plan to do there. If you plan to explore as many attractions as you can, then you need to find a convenient hotel. If you intend to take a 'real' holiday away from all the chaos of life, you may go to a boutique hotel in Abu Dhabi located a little away. 

Since every Abu Dhabi hotel is special and unique, you may find many recreational activities in the hotel itself. 

-Attractions that you should explore 

Abu Dhabi, as mentioned before, is a mashup of history, nature, sophistication and wildlife. So you have a wide variety of attractions to explore in this destination. During your holiday in Abu Dhabi, you may go to visit attractions such as the Presidential Palace, Al Ain Zoo, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and the National Aquarium. 

If time permits (of course your budget), you may also say yes to an Abu Dhabi Desert Safari. It will be an amazing opportunity. 

-Explore the religious/spiritual aspect in Abu Dhabi 

Needless to say, Abu Dhabi is an Islamic city, and you will have to respect their customs and traditions when you are there. There will be laws that will sometimes be new to you, but you will have to be okay with them. 

You may visit a religious site there to take a much closer look at the beliefs and opinions of the Islamic community. If possible, try and see if you can visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which is considered one of the biggest mosques in the region. 

-Things to know 

When planning your trip to Abu Dhabi, make sure you stay at least 4 days there. Then only you can explore all its mountains, mosques, museums, shopping malls and the coastline in a great way. Abu Dhabi is one of the safest destinations in the world, so even if you plan to solo travel to Abu Dhabi, you won't find any difficulty. 

English is widely spoken there, but it will be always wiser to learn some local phrases such as 'as-salam alaykum' (hello) and 'shukran' (thank you).