Mercure Hotels in Abu Dhabi: A Vibrant Capital

Abu Dhabi: Design, culture and natural beauty in abundance The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi sparkles with brilliant modern architecture and contemporary luxury. The 35-storey Capital Gate building, dubbed the “leaning tower of Abu Dhabi”, punctuates the skyline with a thrilling 18-degree lean over the metropolis below. Equally awe-inspiring is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, ornamented with marble, gold, crystal and mother of pearl; it can welcome over 40,000 worshippers at a time. On the seaside Corniche, the Emirates Palace sets a new standard for opulence and attracts international artists for its classical music concerts and Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Lining this metropolitan abundance are white sand shores and clear turquoise waters that lure divers from the world over to Saadiyat Island and beautiful Ras Al Akhdar beach. The ancient desert beckons explorers on camel and horseback, or on 4x4 for an exciting day of “dune bashing”! For a real taste of the pre-oil boom UAE, tour the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village with its traditional elements of Emirati life, including a mosque, souk, craft workshops and Bedouin camps that recall the area's nomadic desert past.

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