Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most diverse and prominent cities in the world.
A city making headlines for hosting multiple global sporting events lately, it also draws attention for its coastal beauty, wondrous skyscrapers, delicious food across multiple global cuisines and most importantly, a safe and secure neighbourhood for a multicultural society.
It is also the country’s industrial and political hub and is home to the President of the UAE, who resides at the architectural wonder “Qasr Al Watan”, the working place of the country’s political leader.
Safety and cultural diversity – Pillars of Abu Dhabi’s social ecosystem
Above everything, what makes Abu Dhabi colourful is its diverse and multicultural society, welcoming people from all walks of life to make the city their home.
From restaurants with different cuisines to worship places for different religions, the city takes pride in maintaining a harmonious neighbourhood. Multiple fast food chains across the city offer vegetarian and vegan menus as well, making the city more inclusive to people with different beliefs.
Abu Dhabi has also been named the safest city in the world multiple times.
A traveller’s paradise – From Louvre Abu Dhabi to Warner Bros Studios and more
Located on the Arabian Gulf, its state-of-the-art architecture and infrastructure makes Abu Dhabi one of the most visually spectacular places to visit across the globe.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is the most unique and first of its kind cultural heritage site in the Arab world. The gallery hosts multiple artefacts and objects from different cultures and regions.
The city also hosts multiple amusement and theme parks, including a Warner Brothers Studio, the Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld, where you can find visitors from all over the globe on a daily basis.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the biggest mosque in the country, is a beautiful blend of cultural values and modern architecture. It attracts visitors beyond religions and is one of the most visited places in the world.
A hub of entrepreneurship and innovation
Abu Dhabi finds itself at the heart of the global economy and is one of the wealthiest in the world.
It is also a major exporter of pivotal natural resources like petroleum and over the last few decades, its technological advancements have garnered worldwide attention and invitations to globalise.
The largest Emirate in the country continues to expand its horizons by inviting entrepreneurs from all over the world to establish their businesses in the country. This resulted in a massive growth in multiple sectors like E-Commerce, food industry, automobiles among others.
The city also strives to promote an ecosystem where innovation and sustainable development are given pivotal importance for budding entrepreneurs.
New-age sporting capital of the globe
The city is quickly becoming the biggest sporting hub of the world.
Having staged a number of global sporting events like the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in F1, Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi Open (tennis), the Indian Premier League and T10 League in cricket, the city plays an integral role in the sports ecosystem of the world.
Besides these, the Red Bull Air Race World Series has been a spectacular sporting staple for the city for many years, bringing tens of thousands to the waterfront.
Come November 23, the biggest cricketing superstars will grace the Zayed Cricket Stadium for Abu Dhabi T10 Season 6. Eight teams will be participating in the latest edition with 34 matches to be played across the 12-day spectacle.