الروضة - المَقطَع - أبو ظبي - United Arab Emirates

Wow what a stay! The service at this hotel is impeccable! I had a wonderful time with my kids. A special thank you to Salaman - I am blown away by how much care he showed us and how attentive he was no matter the time of day. He went out of his way to accommodate us and was so caring towards us. I am very very impressed and I will be honoured to stay there again. Cannot recommend enough!

My family and I came back from our vacation in Abu Dhabi last week where we stayed at the Ritz Carlton Grand Canal.

We had some issues with the half board which was at no fault of the hotel but the agent we booked through. Having said this, the team at Ritz Carlton went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and really made us feel so special.
Tamika Bhowmick and her team ensured we had our regular orders ready for breakfast form the moment we came down for breakfast, and this was everyday during our stay. She even arranged a beautiful dinner setting on our last night at the hotel which was ever so memorable. Joy and the front of house team upgraded our dinner reservations to private dining along with complimentary drinks which was an unexpected wonderful touch.
The pool was always clean and didn’t have any issues here. The lifeguards are helpful and on watch. Yasas and team at Lillet bar were attentive and helpful. We weren’t waiting long at all for drinks by the pool.
Most of the restaurants/bars at the village are closed but that’s due to the impact covid had on the businesses.
Although the rooms are slightly dated, the impeccable service more than makes up for that. It was absolutely wonderful to have been looked after by the amazing staff at Ritz Carlton Grand Canal.

One of the best resorts we have been to. Great service, very nice pools and rooms. The lebanese restaurant at the hotel is over priced but the food was good. The staff is nice and the rooms and very clean neat and big. I love this place! Would definitely repeat the experience.

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Al Tuhaf St - Central District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

This historic oasis is beautiful and amazing place to tour. You can also rent bikes. We attended while there was a festival and Ripe Market set up at the entrance. There were also food trucks set up at the entrance. During the festival we paid a small fee to enter, but regularly it is free to enter. The Oasis is beautiful and lush you could spend hours roaming the pathways. There are restrooms and an ETHR cafe inside. I highly recommend checking it out!

Parking:
Yes, there is a small parking lot near the entrance and overflow into a dirt lot across the street.

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Good place to visit
The entry is free so no need to pay for any.

Peaceful place to roam and be in the nature. You see lots of dates cultivation and birds chirping around.
It’s recommended to visit this place around evening. Because it’s not that hot and very cool weather. There’s also a cafe inside it. It is little bit expensive but good food and coffee.
You can also rent a cycle or small vehicle if you do not like to walk.
Outside the oasis, you can see the park which is quiet big. There’s a playground for children as well. So you can bring your kids and have a good quality time with your family.

A beautiful flower festival is held outside Al Ain Oasis, featuring flowers and lights. Visitors can enjoy food trucks and cafes for relaxation and photo-taking. The festival ends in March, showcasing the creativity and beauty of the area.

Al Ain Oasis

AL Khatim North - دهان - أبو ظبي - United Arab Emirates

Unni was our guide for the day and he was absolutely incredible! He was on time for our pick up, so welcoming and patient. He is so knowledgeable about the sites and Abu Dhabi as a whole. He really made the safari experience so amazing from beginning to end!! He is an such an asset to this company!

This was a great experience!!! Our driver, guide and photographer Unni was awesome he went above and beyond to make this trip memorable even though it was the short morning Safari. Don't hesitate just book it!

Good ambience and definitely do the safari only at night , but do not go full stomach to the safari , the dune bashing will make you sick

Emirates Tours & Safari Desert Camp

Al Jubail Island - جزيرة الجبيل - أبو ظبي - United Arab Emirates

Experience:
This is a beautiful everglade park with a nice walking trail, benches, tower lookout, cafe, and store. There is a fee to enter, pay and get your ticket in the store before entering. This is a beautiful park where you can spend quite a bit of time enjoying the views and relaxing. You can also take advantage of their other activities like guided tours, kayaking, electric boats, and a night kayaking experience.

We enjoyed walking the park as well as a guided kayaking tour. Our only recommendations would be to update the bathrooms and offer smaller group guided kayak tours (missed out on some of the sightseeing because part of the group could not keep up).

F&B:
There is a small cafe with coffee, juices, and food with seating inside and out.

Parking:
There is a free parking lot.

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Nice place to have a walk. A bit difficult at summer due to the humidity. Additionally if they can put some directions around it would be great. It’s a bit confusing at times to understand which route to follow. 30 minutes before sunset will be the best time  While driving to park entrance, due to construction works, you will be unable to follow the route through google, however they have provided enough sign boards to reach the park.

An amazing place to walk around and spend quality time with your loved ones ❤️. A must go place during winter. Though we went in summer but still enjoyed 😁 you will get to see tiny crabs 🦀.  They have kayaking as well. But it was a bit pricey for me so didn't try. If you are a nature lover and want to take a break from the noisy city then its a place to go and find some peace.

Jubail Mangrove Park

Saadiyat - جزيرة السعديات - Cultural District - أبو ظبي - United Arab Emirates

The place is just Amazing. Overall the experience was worth every penny of the ticket. The outside architecture is just surreal with all the light beams passing through the beautiful sealing. The white boxes under the immense dome makes it perfect to walk around and focus on the mood and atmosphere instead of the building blocks. My only reason for giving 4 stars is because I would have expected a section specifically reserved for the architecture development of this project. The information could be found online but cannot compare to having a scaled sized model with technical explanations in real life at the Louvre. The content of the museum sure is interesting and informative but it would’ve been such a huge upgrade if a section dedicated to the construction of the project and its architect existed.
Overall, must visit.

The best art museum I've been to. I tour the world in search of art and this place is very well curated. The story is one continuous flow. The art is very carefully picked out. And the design of the displays is incredible. The building itself is worth the visit. I'm so glad I got to visit the Abu Dhabi Louvre. I would definitely recommend going just because of it to the city. Very cryptic/futuristic feel.

Only remember to take your PCR in addition to your vaccine. As there were many people who were turned away. They really should offer a quick test on site.

The architecture of this museum is simply gorgeous. The exhibit is interesting. The restaurant has very delicious food and a nice outdoor terrasse where you can eat and relax in nice sofas. There is a huge parking and if you don't want to walk they even have drivers with golf cars to take you to the entrance. Very nice and modern place. A must to visit in Abu Dhabi.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St(2nd St) - Al Hisn - W3 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Iconic place with lovely water path designs. You learn a lot about the history and foundation of UAE and the Royal family. The place also combines the coffee house, an art mueseum, and a theatre. Few restaurants and coffee shops are also there. Free shaded parking as well.
Highly cleaned washrooms, ablution area, and mosque. Overall, it is a very calm and unique atmosphere, which I highly recommend visiting.

Qasr Al Hosn is the oldest standing building in Abu Dhabi city. This palace fort is more than 260 years old and was home to the ruling family then. It stood on the shores along with the early settlement and served as an important landmark overseeing the coastal activities. It has four watch towers at four corners and might have been a centre to monitor the area all around.
Over a period of time due to the reclamation of land and urban development, Qasr Al Hosn which once touched the shores, now stands in the middle of the city.
Qasr Al Hosn is a heritage building representing the culture and traditions of UAE.
During Ramadan, a canon is placed here to fire during the iftar time.
There is a house of artisans next to it which displays UAE local artisans handicrafts.
There is Abu Dhabi cultural foundation building which houses a big library and a theatre.
There is an emirati restaurant called Erth.
The area is vast and open with water body facing the restaurant area.
History lovers and those interested in the culture and heritage will definitely love this place.
Qasr Al Hosn has a paid entry for 30 Dirhams.
Access to the house of artisans is free to public.

The history of this country is preserved here...
The quality of pictures and audio recordings are unbelievable. Must visit if you are a heritage and museum lover.
Qasr Al Hosn ticket charge is AED 30 and other attractions are free of cost.

Qasr Al Hosn

Abu Dhabi - Al Ras Al Akhdar - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi's palace is a stunning attraction with impressive architecture and history. Visitors can explore the palace by bus after security checks and enjoy laser shows in the evenings. Winter is the best season for exploring the city's historical sites.

It’s all about luxury! Big huge beautiful spaces! Mapped with expensive stones & the likes! By entering you will be WOWED with the stunning brightness & beauty of the architecture! Must see!

Amazing design and architectural work.  Called Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace. We took ticket around 5:00 PM for both palace visit and motion show( light show which was conducting after day lighting between 7 to & pm). 1.5 hrs time required to visit inside and outside the palace . After you can watch the motion show outside the palace. Best time to visit evening in order to get both Pala and motion show. Before you book or visit, check web site and ensure the timing for motion show to save the time.

Qasr Al Watan

133 Jacques Chirac St - Al Sa'DiyatCultural - Cultural District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Kayaking experience at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. There are a guide taking a group of people around the Louvre. There is also someone at the back to make sure that none is left behind.  At the furthest point from the start you get a small lecture about the architecture of the building. This is a nice relaxing experience, but if you want to kayak a bit further their other packages would be more suitable

When visiting the museum, you HAVE to do the kayak tour. Honestly, it gives you another perspective of the museum and you can go in places you saw while visiting the museum. It's such an amazing add-on of the visit.
The staff was so friendly and even if I was one the only one who booked for this time slot, they didn't cancel and over-delivered.
Don't miss the opportunity of joining them in this tour!

I want to write a review about the company.  I paid for a moonlit ride.  On the day when the walk was supposed to take place, there were heavy rains and the sky in the clouds.  I called and clarified if the moon is not visible and the rain will be a kayaking.   They answer could reschedule for another month.  I agreed.  Unfortunately, I could not come to the rescheduled date and they kindly rescheduled me again.  But the next time I could not come.  I wrote a letter asking for a refund money, because the site says that the payment is fully refundable three days before the kayaking.  To which I was told that my term had expired and I could not get a refund.  Nobody warned me about this.  IT IS WRITTEN ON THE SITE THREE DAYS BEFORE THE WALK.  I think the company is misleading people.  And the attitude towards the customer for the return of the payment was disgusting.  Be careful with this company.

Sea Hawk Water Sports & Adventures - Louvre Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi - Al Rawdah - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Truly, the most grand looking mosque I've ever seen and it shouldn't come as a surprise. I haven't seen anything close to this level of grandeur. Looks well lit and spectacular in the night. The architecture is truly mind-blowing. Glad to get this one checked on the bucket list. Amazing.

Truly magical place. It was very traditional mosque and you can feel the real art. You can actually spend 3-4 hours easily. Again if you want to visit try to visit near sunset. The view of the mosque is very nice when they turn on the light.

Loved it , got some fantastic photos and managed to perform prayers. I found it to be a popular tourist attraction,  with entry requirements relatively easy to use.  Very beautiful and peaceful .

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Beautiful gardens and monument dedicated to the founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed. The visitor centre explains the history and life of Sheikh Zayed and explains the concept, design and construction of the monument.

The Founder's Memorial is a beautiful monument and a tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates. Located in Abu Dhabi, the memorial is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in learning about Sheikh Zayed's life and legacy.

The Founder's Memorial is a stunning structure that stands tall and proud, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and water features. The monument consists of several elements that pay tribute to Sheikh Zayed's life, including a spacious visitor center, a beautiful pavilion, and a permanent exhibition hall.

Visitors can start their journey at the visitor center, which provides an introduction to Sheikh Zayed's life and achievements. The center is interactive and features multimedia displays that allow visitors to learn about Sheikh Zayed's vision for the UAE and the challenges he faced in his quest for unity, progress, and development.

The pavilion, which is the centerpiece of the memorial, is an impressive structure that houses a giant, interactive sculpture of Sheikh Zayed. The sculpture is made of stainless steel and features a unique design that creates an optical illusion of Sheikh Zayed's image.

The permanent exhibition hall is another highlight of the memorial staff there is very friendly and helpful.
Entry is free and open to all.

Very nice monument! Very clean place thanks to the cleaning crew who diligently keep everything clean! It's for free so go there and take some nice photos!

The Founder’s Memorial

Non mi aspettavo di rimanere sorpresa dalla bellezza di questo luogo... circondata da un magnifico deserto, Abu Dhabi offre tanta storia, cultura e contemporaneità mescolate insieme.

Abu Dhabi, tra deserto, mare cristallino e arte

Al Rawda - Al Maqtaa - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

AL Khatim North - Painter - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Al Jubail Island - Jubail Island - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Saadiyat - Saadiyat Island - Cultural District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St (2nd St) - Al Hisn - W3 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

I didn't expect to be surprised by the beauty of this place... surrounded by a magnificent desert, Abu Dhabi offers so much history, culture and contemporaneity mixed together.

Abu Dhabi, between desert, crystalline sea and art