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Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is an inland desert metropolis filled with modern skyscrapers, glitzy shopping malls and authentic ancient sites. Where else in the world can you see a Ferrari World theme park and a Formula 1 racetrack, enjoy a day at the beach and then spend the night on a desert safari? Tourists also come to visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, holding up to 40,000 worshipers.
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1Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is an amusement park themed around racing cars and other adrenaline-pumping activities. It features 20 attractions, including the world's fastest roller coaster, along with shows, dining options, and more.
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The construction is amazing! Amazing amount of greenery! Staff at every attraction very helpful and friendly. It was a once-in-a-lifetime memory that I will never forget. The coasters were exciting, notably the Formula Russo, the world's fastest roller coaster. Except for the Formula Russo, there is no need to acquire a fast pass for the majority of the rides
The construction is amazing! Amazing amount of greenery! Staff at every attraction very helpful and friendly. We were with our children who were 12 years old. Unfortunately most of the attractions for younger kids. A place where you could climb and jump - every now and then in the cleaning :-( At the end of the day they opened a big queue and that saved the day. They work with poor hotels that they recommend on their website. Online customer service does not work well. It's a pity because the entrance costs quite a lot.....
One of the best amusement parks in the world. The infrastructure is just fantastic. There are many rides inside the park including world’s fastest roller coaster ride. If you are planning to visit just go for it.
The first Ferrari-branded theme park in the world, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi celebrates the passionate spirit of the legendary racing marque. Its iconic structure houses numerous high-adrenaline rides featuring the world’s fastest rollercoaster, family-friendly attractions, state-of-the-art simulators, live shows and an inspiring treasure of racing memorabilia. Attractions also include two stores and a selection of restaurants that celebrate authentic Italian culinary traditions, making it the place to live the true Ferrari story. Open 365 days a year, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi offers a unique experience for visitors of every age in a refreshing, indoor, climate-controlled environment. If you are visiting United Arab Emirates then this is a must visit place. You will need a whole day to enjoy this place.
My experience with Ferrari World was incredible, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime memory that I will never forget. The coasters were exciting, notably the Formula Russo, the world's fastest roller coaster. Except for the Formula Russo, there is no need to acquire a fast pass for the majority of the rides. A few rides will be closed for renovations. I will undoubtedly return.
An amazing must try experience, we got the discounted tickets from there, they have different card offers that gives you a good discounted rate. The experience was amazing, the theme park has approx 4 main rollercoasters for adults, and different other options for kids as well and you can play as many times as you want. We had dinner there at one of the restaurant and the food was great and they had so many food options, I’d recommend you go early to enjoy the whole experience because the place closes early even on weekends.
Such a fun and cool place. It has the fastest ride in the world and it was super nice. The architecture was amazing! Not aloe of options for kids but that’s fine.
It is a nice place. Lots of attractions for adults. For small childrens with less than 1.3m in height is a little bit disappointing, but, overall is a good place to spend the day. The Flying Aces and all the other attractions are indeed interesting.
Mixed feelings. 1. Yas Mall free shuttle from Dubai is almost impossible to catch -- a small bus that was only able to fit in 24ppl. Instead of an orderly first-come-first-serve, people ended up shoving and shouting for a spot. Ended up having to grab a taxi instead. 2. Like other reviews mention, cloth mask, cloth mask, cloth mask. Wish it were more emphasized to ticket purchasers/holders or even provided for free instead of making it an extra revenue for the amusement park. After all, it was a restriction only put in during the pandemic. There was even a gift store trying to sell me a cloth mask for a ride that didn't need it. Considering the ticket price and all, not sure if I would recommend. The overall concept and location are very cool though, and I enjoyed the holiday decorations. Perhaps the next visit would be better.
This is a first giant indoor theme park I Have ever seen. Thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The rides, food, decor;everything was wonderful. I enjoyed a lot. They have the worlds fastest roller coaster. Also, some of the rides were very interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience at this place.
This the final place for all roller coaster adventure seekers. Ticket cost is a bit high 345 AED. There are almost 30 attractions here. The highlight here is the Ferrari Rosso which goes from 0-240 kmph in 4.9 seconds. Such a thrilling experience. I liked it. Flying aces is another one which focus more on making you scream. Liked it a bit better than Ferrari Rosso because the front row seat experience was really thrilling. There is turbo tower, turbo track, fiorano gt challenge which is also thrilling but not as much as the above two. Then comes Ferrari Russo junior a small rollercoaster inside the building. There are many rides for children also. Price of food is on the higher side. You can see many Ferrari cars, buy their merchandise, but small toy cars worth 50000AED and also even ride an original Ferrari for 1100 AED extra if you have an international license. You can easily spend a day here if you are ready to enter all rides. Not much busy in weekdays. There is also F1 game simulator which is high tech with pistons under the seats that move sideways and up and down as per the condition in the race simulation. The gokart is also a great thing to ride. The tracks are designed such a way that you can literally drift your karts while cornering. The process from registration to race end rajes almost 30 minutes, but it was a great experience. Also got to see Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh when he came to ride Formula Rossa. Overall a great experience. 5 stars surely.
nice place for the hole family, but all the shops are expensive even food 😕 the a.c not that good. it’s better to go early so you can enjoy and play before the attack of others. no gifts from Ferrari like Lego land . 🛝 easy to use baby trolley, if you didn’t bring yours you can rent but not cheap. 💸 the place is clean and everything is clear . 😍
What a great experience! There is fun there for the whole family. I wasn’t expecting a lot, but I had more than I planned. The roller coasters are amazing. There’s a lot of education and history of Ferrari that was fascinating. Worth a visit.
Yas Island - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•https://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/ar

2Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

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Yas Waterworld is a world-leading water park in Abu Dhabi that features thrilling rides and attractions for all ages. Among its many attractions are static surfing waves and slides, as well as shopping and dining.
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An absolute blast!!! We loved the waterside, some of the best we've ever experienced. The 5D water theatre was quite interesting. Staff are very friendly and always assisting and motivating.
What a fab water park… awesome slides and best of all… no queues. Better than the Disney ones we thought, if only because it was so much less stressful and considerably cheaper! Even the food was good and not as pricey as we expected. It said don’t bring in own drinks but we were let in with our water. There are also numerous drinking water fountains around which you can top up with. We stayed until closing. Well worth it.
We had a blast. Went there on a Philippine-themed event. It was filled with exuberant crowd and incredible poolside experience. Entertaining live band, stand up comedy, and non-stop dancing, the atmosphere was electric. It was truly the perfect destination to spend your weekends with your loved ones. *Due to the crowd, we were not able to fully experience all the other rides, certainly coming back specifically for that reason.
April 2022 visit with my family and we had blast, both my 7 & 10yrs old had fun. We booked the tickets and cabana on site due to many covid policies. So check on the park Website for their covid policy as this might be different to other amusement parks. In all, we had a blast, no queues which I think was down to Ramadan period. We went on all rides, 1/2 where closed but most was opened. Sufficient food, drinks and ice-cream restaurant choices on site. The cabana came with a safe, fan, 4 sun loungers, fridge with water bottle and a direct phone to the kitchen to make your drinks and food orders. See pictures.
This is a fun place to be with your children. They will definitely have a great time. The pools are always a vibe, the slides are the best in the Middle East, they bring out the adrenaline. I did not check out all the amenities but the ones I went to where on point and I can assure you of a wonderful time at this place. You can be at this place from morning to evening and not get bored. For adults, take a book to read just in case. Kids just need to go, it is a safe area as they have plenty of staff around.
One of the best activities in yas island,you must try it great for couples friends and families, there is a lot of games for all ages, also too many shops for call, beverages and ice creams restaurant with a good level food and variety of choices, rice would be better if you take a package with a hotel as W hotel, don’t forget to take your sunscreen and sunglasses and enjoy your time.
Fantastic water park in Abu Dhabi and one of the best. Lots of great rides for all the family and very good scary rides for the brave. There's a side area for the younger ones and cabanas for the family. Lots of eating and drinking places. Overall one of the best
Amazing park. This was the kids favourite. Buy your tickets in advanced. Ideally the 4 park ticket as its much cheaper but a family ticket saves you 25% online. So many amazing slides, some really throw you around. Kids loved the wave pool which was good fun and not too rough. Rollercoaster is good too. In a bikini/shorts! Thats a first. Oh and try the 5D cinema!!! Brilliant for kids of all ages and adults too. 5 stars - and should be on everyones list of not to be missed places.
Had a wonderful experience with family at Yas Water World. Though I am in UAE since this water world is opened, I never got a chance to visit this place. There were plenty of parking spaces available near the entrance. Not much crowd, might be due to Working day. They are opened from 10 - 6 PM. They informed while entering itself that around 4 rides were closed. They provided free masks for everyone for safety. But there was no compulsion to wear the mask while in water. If you are carrying ADCB credit or debit cards, almost all the places inside offers 15% discount. They have lockers and changing rooms separately for male and female. They also allow to carry bags inside the waterpark. Kids enjoyed almost all the places where they had been too. We loved all the places as well. Guards and employees are very friendly and helpful whenever approached. Overall, water park is really good for family and kids love it for sure. Great worth for the money spent.
The best water park, with lots of slides and water playgrounds for kids and adults. Most of the slides have a height requrement from 1m 10cm, but small kids can also enjoy the park. There are a few restaurants with pizza and burgers. There are some shows in the evening. The park usually works till 9pm. It is better to come in the morning to avoid standing in the queues. Good experience!
This is one of the bestest water park in the world . Amazing rides and a day full of fun with family . Good locker facility , good and professional staffs Lots of shows in the evening Big parking and good food too
We had free entry into the waterworld 🌊 as we were staying at the WB hotel right next to the park. We got there at 11:00 when the park opened so we went on the slides as we got in which meant no queues for rides. It got increasingly busy by 12:00. We got our lounger right at the big wave pool area and didn't bother with a locker as your stuff really is safe just on the lounger. The snake 🐍 slides were a lot of fun and not too hectic. We also enjoyed the lazy river. There are two small kids areas, one for toddlers and one for children I'd say between 2 and 8. Really a fun area. There are tents to hire as extra that have a mini fridge and towels included. A nice option if you plan to be there the whole day as it offers nice shade and privacy obviously this is an extra charge. There's a 🎢 roller coaster but it's very chilled. There's also a wave house 🌊. A number of food places are dotted around the park as well as some shops to buy rash vests. I would recommend wet shoes as the ground is rough and your feet get sore after a while. We had a really great day. Remember to pack in sunscreen ☀️ 🧴 as it gets very hot. There are life jackets for adults and children to use for free if required.
Yas Island - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•https://www.yaswaterworld.com/

3Louvre Abu Dhabi

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The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a world-renowned museum that features pieces from ancient to modern art. The museum is located on the outskirts of the city of Abu Dhabi, which makes it easy to get to. The architecture of the building is stunning and it houses many interesting galleries with a cross-section of art. There are also four rare old religious texts displayed side by side in one gallery.
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Ok.. what to say? By what to start? Everything about this museum what amazing! - First the building is incredible, either inside than outside. It's well designed to let you walk through the museum and enjoy the visit. The exterior part too is obviously incredible, and the dome is wonderful. It let the light go through, without the heat so you can enjoy your time outside. - Exhibitions are also incredibly well thought and you follow in parallel the evolution of the civilizations and can see how, even when evolving in different places, they all come to a lot of similarities. The audio-guide is well made and explanations are kept short for each display, which is nice, around 1m30-2m max. In order to listen to everything, it will take you around 4h. - Finally, the staff is really friendly in all part of the museum. Tips: arrive early to enjoy the museum with less people and book a kayak tour around the museum, it's so much worth it and make you see the museum differently!
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.
What an amazing architectural complex. It consists of cubical volumes that has permanent and temporary exhibitions, restaurant and cafe. Water element between the volumes is creating a visual connection and feels like you are floating in the ocean and also perfect blue shade is giving colorfulness to the area. Finally the dome itself. I call it as tremendous umbrella that is covering all of the complex and creating amazing vistas, shades underneath and attraction.
I love this incredible place! It’s beautiful and modern and keeps many gorgeous ancient artworks in it. An interesting permanent exhibition, supplemented regularly by new expositions. Everything is shown with great taste, convenient, compact and detailed. I love the architecture of this museum, its embeddedness in the landscape, its modernity and elegant beauty. On Wednesdays, you can visit the dome of this beautiful building for free starting at 18:30 hours, just at sunset, when the white walls of the museum are reflected in the different-colored reflections of the setting sun. Must see when visiting Abu Dhabi.
Simply WOW! The architecture and the whole atmosphere are breathtaking and out of this world. The museum itself is organized from the first ages of men until the present which is highly interesting. There’s a lot to learn and all different kind of art available. Tip: Take your headphones! With the Louvre App you have your own portable audio guide and can choose the art pieces that you want some further information on.
An amazing collection for antique items from the globe. The museum is well organized and staff is very friendly, which make your tour more comfortable. If you want enjoy all the galleries, you must go early afternoon.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a captivating masterpiece that seamlessly blends art, culture, and architecture. Its futuristic design, with a floating dome that allows natural light to filter through, creates a mesmerizing ambiance. The diverse collection of artworks from around the world showcases the museum's commitment to promoting global understanding and unity through art. The carefully curated exhibits, ranging from classical masterpieces to contemporary works, provide an enriching experience for art enthusiasts and novices alike. The tranquil waterfront location adds to the museum's allure, offering a serene setting to appreciate the beauty of both the exhibits and the Arabian Gulf. A must-visit cultural gem that leaves a lasting impression on all who wander its halls.
An extraordinary open museum that is a work of art itself. Upon arrival I was dazzled by the architecture. The dome of the museum is just admirable from distance. The museum features many exhibitions and takes a whole to get around. The ceiling inside the museum is just absolutely stunning to see. You will need several visits to enjoy this place. The museum has a cafe and restaurant which you can enter during the museum opening time. I had the full pleasure to photograph the museum and took incredible photos and videos.
The museum layout is great, with all the description and details for each and every artefact we see. Moreover there is an app which acts as the audio, visual guide to the museum. Vast collection, spacious and creative display of items. Sufficient Restroom, drinking water, sitting bench facility available. Need to walk longer distance to cover the whole museum. It was a satisfied experience for me. The singular roof design was attractive, sunset view is beautiful from here. Worth visit, gained lot of information.
What a beautiful museum! The architecture alone is worth the visit. We loved the Children's Museum and seeing the regular collection. It's not as big as in other museums maybe, but it tells the story of the history of mankind quite well. Alao interesting to see a focus on the African part of that story. Definitely worth your visit.
An amazing structure outside and inside. It was a pleasure walking around. There is a good collection of ancient objects and modern art, telling the history of human culture. There are guided tours options but it is okay to walk by yourself too. They have an app that is quite useful. It is better to book tickets in advance. The gift shop is quite nice too with lots of options for gifts, including for kids. Wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms.
I'd be happy to give you a review! The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a breathtaking museum that's definitely worth a visit. The architecture is stunning, with its intricate latticework dome that filters the sunlight and creates a beautiful play of light and shadow. Inside, the museum is divided into different galleries that showcase art and artifacts from different parts of the world and different periods of time. Some of the highlights include the ancient Egyptian artifacts, the Islamic art gallery, and the contemporary art collection. Overall, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves art, architecture, or history. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a world-renowned museum that's a must-visit destination for art lovers. The museum's stunning architecture and impressive collection of art and artefact from around the world make it a truly unique cultural experience. While you're there, be sure to check out the museum shop, which has a great selection of souvenirs and gifts. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a fascinating museum that's definitely worth a visit. The museum's stunning architecture and impressive collection of art and artifacts from around the world make it a truly unique cultural experience. While you're there, be sure to check out the museum shop, which has a great selection of souvenirs and gifts. There's also a European-style cafe on-site where you can sit and relax after exploring the galleries.
In terms of art, there’s not much to see. But the architecture is stunning. The open outside area is so calming, with rays of sun piercing through the ceiling. Worth a visit. The customer service is excellent as well. We were taken by a buggy from parking to entrance, to help us avoid the hot weather in mid July.
Dedicate half day to visit the museum, It’s totally worth it. Great family areas to rest and feed your baby or kids. Great features and historical pieces that make you travel. Would definetely be back to enjoy more the outside spaces. Staff are friendly and well informed. Certainly a great most see in the region.
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.
Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=organic…

4Marina Mall

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The newly opened Marina Mall is one of the biggest shopping centres in Abu Dhabi, combining a wide range of leisure activities like bowling and ice skating with high-end fashion stores. The mall offers an impressive selection of restaurants and boutiques, as well as a movie complex and observatory. It's open from 9 am to midnight all week long.
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Love shopping with my family here. Many well known brands are here. Ample free parking is available. The food court is great. The drive to the mall is great as we can view the turquoise hued sea, which is sooooo much there in Abu Dhabi. The security staff are pleasant and assist you to navigate through the mall by pointing out important landmarks in terms of shops.
One of my favorite mall in abudabi . Mall is well managed . You can find almost all brands under one roof,Mall is perfectly designed for shopping and entertainment for its customer. During festival seasons special discounts are available in cloth section and they are having wonderful collection of cloths. If you're coming for groceries or to buy other house holds it's good for you as soon as you enter the mall you will find too many special offers usually the mall is not over crowded you can come with your family, its a family friendly place and finding a parking spot is also easy.mall is situated in the good location 💕💕💕💕💕
A medium size mall. Good location. Very convenient for the nearby communities and visitors. Good variety of products, services, restaurants and Cafe's, children play areas. ATM's . Well maintained and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Nearby parking, free for 3 hours.
Large Mall in a good place with different types of shops and variety. Surrounding environment is also good.
One of the best malls in Abu Dhabi, many nice places and coffee shops around as well as resturants, calm and easy to reach, many choices and several brands, nice cozy place. Some areas is under renovation
The Marina Mall is a big Mall. There are lots of International Brand shops situated here. Due to COVID restrictions there was less crowd. One has to show the COVID test report to enter the Mall. There is Centrepoint Store and Carrefour and other brand shops for shopping.
A bit richer mall, that will cost you more if you spend, all branded and quality products available. Nice atmosphere inside and outside. Nice view as it is near by corniche side
Awesome location along corniche, good brands and fairly big mall. Easily accessible through public transport. Carrefour is massive. The mall is next to the 100m watch tower from which the sea 🌊 and marina can be viewed.
One of the fanciest and luxury malls in Abu Dhabi. Its huge and is easily accessible by either public transport or by car. The mall has a huge parking, in fact 2-3 different parkings. It is right on the edge Corniche. Mainly famous for its luxury outlets like Gucci, Rolex, Dior, etc. It also has a very big carrefour for groceries. You can enjoy an amazing view of Abu Dhabi’s skyline 🏙️ and other famous monuments near by like the fairmont hotel. It has a great walking area near by.
We heard a lot about Marina mall, Marina bay, Rixos Marina etc )), before coming to Abu Dhani. So, we really wondered what’s all that about. So, the day we visited the Louvre, we came here after the museum. A big mall shops like any other malls of Abu Dhabi. I can’t say it’s the biggest one, as Yas mall seemed the bigger to me. We wondered around and had some food on at the food court, the cafes are more/less same as in other malls/food courts of Abu Dhabi. So, if you are in Abu Dhani, come here and see the unusual architecture of the building of Marina mall.
Marina Mall Ring Rd, Al Kasir - Al Marina - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•https://marinamall.ae/

5Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village

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The Heritage Village is a traditional Bedouin village that recreates the lifestyle of the desert people before Abu Dhabi's transformation into a modern city. The village features attractions such as carpentry, pottery and blown glass workshops, a campfire, falaj irrigation system and metal workspaces. It is managed by the Emirates Heritage Club, which preserves Arabic culture and tradition in this era of development.
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A Majestic Experience at Abu Dhabi Palace! I recently had the pleasure of staying at Abu Dhabi Palace and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. This hotel truly lives up to its name, as it exudes luxury and grandeur in every aspect. From the moment I stepped into the lobby, I was mesmerized by the opulent decor and the warm welcome from the staff. The rooms at Abu Dhabi Palace are nothing short of magnificent. Spacious, beautifully designed, and equipped with every amenity one could desire, they provided a haven of comfort and indulgence during my stay. The attention to detail in the room's furnishings and the breathtaking views of the city skyline added an extra touch of elegance. The service at Abu Dhabi Palace was exemplary. The staff members were attentive, courteous, and always ready to assist with any request. From the efficient check-in process to the prompt room service, their professionalism and dedication to ensuring a memorable stay were evident throughout. I was particularly impressed by the concierge team, who provided valuable recommendations and went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. One of the highlights of my stay was the dining experience at Abu Dhabi Palace. The hotel boasts a range of exquisite restaurants offering a diverse culinary journey. From fine dining options to casual cafes, each venue showcased impeccable service and an extensive menu of delectable dishes. The quality of the food, coupled with the elegant ambiance, made each meal a true delight. The facilities at Abu Dhabi Palace are second to none. The spa and wellness center offered a tranquil retreat, where I indulged in rejuvenating treatments and experienced the epitome of relaxation. The fitness center was well-equipped and maintained, catering to those looking to maintain their exercise routine while traveling. Additionally, the hotel's pool area provided a serene oasis where I could unwind and soak up the sun. Abu Dhabi Palace's location is ideal for exploring the city. Situated in a prime location, it offers convenient access to various attractions and landmarks. Whether it was visiting the nearby cultural sites, shopping at the vibrant malls, or enjoying the beautiful beaches, everything was within reach, making my stay even more enjoyable. I cannot recommend Abu Dhabi Palace highly enough. It truly exceeded my expectations in every way, and I left with cherished memories of a luxurious and unforgettable stay. If you're seeking a lavish and refined experience in Abu Dhabi, this is the place to be. Prepare to be pampered and enchanted by the regal ambiance and outstanding service at Abu Dhabi Palace! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
A total flop with exception of the museum, view and Location. The only place where you see some real history is a tiny museum. All over It’s very dirty. The greenery looks bad. Typical tourist gift shops with cheap Made in China stuff. Besides that I feel bad for the poor cats which eat the leftovers of the tourists, the service is awful, they say it’s traditional food but it’s just warmed continental catering stuff. Really not recommending. I wanted to give it a try but there is a lot to do better there… sadly
There is no fee at the entrance. You can see a lot of human craft like pottery, metal,weapon, and so many things, mainly it's a prehistoric artifact. a real camel is there if you want you can take pictures. Amazing view of the Abu Dhabi Corniche as well. Lots of lovely gardens and palm trees to sit under to enjoy the shade. It's near Marina Mall. It took us a maximum of 1 hr to see and do everything mainly nice to see part of history. Some areas are under construction. The museum will close at 4 pm so if you are planning to visit, keep it in mind.
We were on our Abu-Dhabi city tour and had a visit to this Heritage Village‎, Near Marina Mall. You see this place as a must see on each website you visit, so did we. Well, I have to admit that it wasn’t much interesting for us, people from Uzbekistan. As what we saw here, we could see in our country too, apart from the sea stuff as we do not have sea neighboring. We were in July, really hot time, so this was the only place on our city tour where we really felt hot and tried to escape asap. You enter each small room and pass it quickly, so your body doesn’t have enough time to cool down )) Due to the weather camels were resting and we didn’t much want to go closer and see them. (we did it in the zoo in a few days) Overall, I wouldn’t no come here again or recommend this place for visit. There are others, more interesting and must visit places in Abu-Dhabi. As there is no entrance fees there were lot of people despite July (Off-season), and of course everyone was rushing to a cool place or out.
A visit is recommended, to learn more about how they have evolved. FREE ENTRY! They closed earlier during Ramadan (3pm) but I believe normal closed time is 4pm....see pictures. The site of the UAE flag is next door so I recommend a visit. Towards the rear of the centre, there is a Lovely sandy beach which you can deep you feet in, there are also sitting areas and toilets. A lovely view of Abu Dhabi's tall buildings at the beach. Good photo ops! See pictures.
Our tour guide brought us here instead of the much more interesting Emirates Palace which I really wanted to see. No fee or security at entrance. Didn't bother with any museums because all of them were underwhelming and boring. Got to take a picture with and touch a real camel though! Amazing view of the Abu Dhabi Corniche as well. Lots of lovely gardens and palm trees to sit under to enjoy the shade. If you're at the Marina Mall you might as well check it out, but otherwise it's not worth your time.
This was our last stop while visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time. I recommend visiting during the cooler months because the heat was unbearable. The museums where not that interesting. The gentleman let our daughter ride the camel and even took pictures for us. The beach area was beautiful, except for the part where people left masks and empty water bottles on the sand. Lots of cute trinkets available for purchase. Free entry. Overall, it was a nice experience and we’re happy to have visited.
This is definitely a place to visit, but what I was suggest is not to go during daytime. we went in summertime at peak hour and it was probably the hottest I’ve ever felt. There is no AC except for the reception so make sure if you guys are going to go to wear a light clothes, so you don’t feel hot. There are bunch of shops in there that are reasonably priced. There is a small zoo for the kids as well as a few other activities to do. Just remember, summertime gets very hot in Abu Dhabi.
Pretty nice heritage village to get to know the culture of the Emirates a bit better. The village itself was pretty interesting but the museum's in it we're just boring. Anyway I would recommend you to go there.
The entrance is free, but be aware they close at 16:00 within the week so plan your visit! Inside is quite beautiful and they show a lot of the old/local culture from Abu Dhabi and the Emirates in general. It is not easily reachable by public transport but I’d recommend going by taxi since it is not very expensive if you are in the Marina Mall or somewhere close-by.
Yes, there is no fee to visit the place but most of the place is unmaintained. The women staff where they offered us coffee were very nice but most of the workman's shops were not very welcoming. They are there to exhibit their art and make sure the visitor understands it. None of the irrigation systems had water flowing and they are literally useless there. The spot where the boats are is beautiful. It is definitely is worth a visit but only if have nothing more to do in Abu Dhabi.
Came here as a part of our city tour. Free and really interesting for those who want to learn more about the history of Abu Dhabi. A couple of small museums showing historical artefacts. Lovely place to sit and relax with a small ‘beach’ area with a brilliant view of the Corniche area. If you’re around in the area for other sites it’s definitely worth a visit. If you’re coming specifically for this, it may be a slight bit underwhelming.
Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, next to skyscrapers, the Heritage Village cultural village is a place to recreate the lives of Abu Dhabi people before the 1950s - 1960s when huge oil reserves were discovered in the desert. The open-air museum is the highlight of the Heritage Village that you will really enjoy because it gathers more than thirty large and small structures, recreating the residential architecture of the people of the past, but until now this country is still trying to preserve. The village also has a traditional medicine clinic during the tourist season, to help visitors who have environmental problems, when they come here to visit. Patients will be treated by an experienced and professional traditional medicine doctor. The village also keeps many shops selling pottery, handmade goods, traditional sweets, dried milk along with popular labor equipment and tools that Dubai people have used popularly in previous periods.
Near Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Theatre Rd, Corniche - Breakwater Rd, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•http://www.torath.ae/
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1Chamas Churrascaria

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Brazilian restaurant
If you're looking to sample some Brazilian barbecue in style, head to Chamas Churrascaria and Bar at InterContinental Abu Dhabi. This restaurant specialises in serving up churrasco-style barbecue, where servers roam around with skewers of meat and slice it off as diners require. You can expect a feast made up of the finest meats, including crossbred Wagyu, Black Angus, Salt Marsh Lamb and more.
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Amazing place for meat lovers, also salad antipasie buffet was great and many options, the dessert part was so yummy The latin music was the best by Nina the cuban singer she performed amazingly
Very nice place , delicious food ,nice show,but service is not up to the standard, thay take too much time to get bottle of water, thay are not serving like all table same, I think you can serving I more better way.
I suggest you fast for at least 24hrs before going to Chamas ! The food is great from the salad bar, meat, desert and atmosphere Service is incredible Thank you Chamas for making our night so memorable and special ❤️ Bon appetit
Food was amazing, the ambiance was on point and the importantly the hospitality shown by Mr. Atif , Mr Haque and Mr. Benon felt like they really needed me enjoy and cherish the Chamas experience throughly. It’s a no brainer for me, to go back enjoy the whole Brazilian steakhouse experience again.
My all time favorite Brazilian Restaurant. Eating at Chamas makes it difficult to eat at any other Brazilian restaurant. Everything about this place is just amazing: the food, the staff, the music, just everything. The only disadvantage is that they need to renovate the place and maybe change some of the menu to attract customers back again, but overall I wouldn’t replace it with any other.
I am so happy they have reopened as of 30 September. They will serve you from the salad bar as you walk around pointing. The meat is like traveling the world. Holland, Australia, US, Canada, and UAE. Three sides, and bread with fried banana. Wine and cocktails are available if selected. Very happy!
Were always coming to shamas me and my wife and every time there are having exceptional service. Sunil at the beginning with his smile always greeting and assisting with everything. Amanda & muzamal & haqui always coming with a big smile asking for our preferences how we would like to eat meat and always making sure that we will receive it The staff mentioned are amazing and they deserve a recognition
We went after a year and half and were a little disappointed. Not with the food. The food was just like before delicious. But the service. They were understaffed. I did not have any previous experiences to compare it with then probably I would have loved my visit. They weren't serving the food as they use to and kept forgetting our table. The staff was more worried to clear our table up .which was very annoying. And above all I did remind them twice that we were their to celebrate a birthday but no arrangements were made and was disappointed as there were no wishes or birthday celebration. APART FROM THE FOOD the saving grace was that the chef presented my little one with complimentary sweets which made her really happy. I love the restaurant and have been visiting since last 14 years. I just hope they improve the services soon.
Nothing special about this place. It is definitely overrated. In the menu they claim to serve 18 different kinds of meat where in reality we had more like 6 to 7 different variety at most. Only two of them were good. The rest either average, meaning tasteless or hard and bad. Service personel is not professional but regular waiters who could work in a regular restaurant. Definitely not an A+ prime restaurant. While their prices are .
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the staff of Chamas Churrascaria & Bar Intercontinental Abu Dhabi for extending their assistance to the special engagement event of my Son Daniel & her fiancé Jessica. Special thanks to Restaurant reservation (Rain) and to the Chamas Manager and staff for being very professional, friendly, and accommodating. All the food was superb and most specially we enjoyed the music of the band (Nina), she was so amazing. We could see all the people enjoying her awesome performance. We highly recommend Chamas Churrascaria & Bar at Intercontinental Abu Dhabi for events and the best dining experience. You will not be treated as a guest but…. as one Happy Family! Also, thank you so much for the unexpected flowers and cake!
Honestly not the Best Brazilian place to go to. Definitely used to be better, the options of meat have been reduced, the staff done know how to cut the slice of meat, so you get a range of different done bites per piece. I wouldn't recommend it that much, but the food flavour is not bad.
We have an amazing dinner at Chamas. The beef are high quality and the buffet are great. The salad are fresh and tasty and the dessert are good too. I love all the grilled beef from sirloin to rib eye and even the grilled pineapple. The mashed potato are perfection. I highly recommend this place.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•https://abudhabi.intercontinental.com/chamas-churrascaria-and-ba…•Chamas Churrascaria reservations

2The Terrace on the Corniche

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The Terrace on the Corniche is a world-renowned contemporary Middle Eastern, Japanese, Asian and British restaurant with outdoor seating. Buffet style dining is available as well as reservations for tables. Alcoholic beverages are served here including wine, champagne and cocktails. Free WiFi is available. The restaurant also has wheelchair accessible access and serves Halal meals.
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We were yesterday on Christmas buffet - it was an amazing experience. The cold and hot food were very delicious, desserts were phenomenal. Evening would not special without warm hospitality of Dianne Venegas. Thank you
Amazing food, explosion of colours, flavours, great interiors and overall atmosphere Highly recommend for lazy weekend brunches and a tastebuds free roaming a cross all parts of the world! Nokwazi was our assistant today and she was really friendly and helpful
There is but one brunch in Abu Dhabi that simply blows you away and that is the Project Lunch at the Terrace, St Regis. Absolute no effort has been spared to make it as extravagant and luxurious as one can get. There is everything in abundance, beautifully decorated and tasting delectable. Service is very friendly and efficient. Plenty cooking stations as well. Make sure to leave room for the impressive desserts and hand crafted chocolates. But do not miss it.
Our first Iftar out this Ramadan. It was lovely. The food was delicious. The staff were so helpful, polite and kind. Linda was just lovely and helped us so much. The buffet had variety and the staff are there to fill your plate with whatever you want. The Ramadan drinks were so good. My son really loved the ouzi lamb and rice and especially the ice cream with toppings. Highly recommend.
Beautiful restaurant and very good atmosphere. We went out with friends, for buffet dinner. The food was average and nothing special is there. I ordered a pink pasta with shrimp but there wasn’t lucky with it. I remember that last time I came here was in 2018 and the food was really good. The only reason why I gave the restaurant 3 no less because the staff are very friendly and they always there when you need something. I hope if the restaurant can become better like before.
Excellent quality and variety of breakfast and dinner buffets. One of the best we've been to. The attention to detail is impressive, even better than the Ritz Carlton in every aspect. The service staff know all the components of the buffet items, which impressed us very much. We had a very nice and professional waiter from Jordan with whom we had a very good conversation. We will definitely come back for this experience at the terrace restaurant.
One of the Best Seafood Buffet in Town, Loacted in The St.Regis Abudhabi Cornish. It was Friday Seafood buffet theme ( Lobster Tails, Grilled Prawns, Mussels), for seafood lovers must visit place. Manager Sanjay took good care of us, he made sure we enjoy everything. And ofcourse Thirupathi served us everything we asked for. Thankyou all. It was best Dinner ever.
The St. Regis, Corniche Rd, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•http://www.theterraceonthecorniche.com/•The Terrace on the Corniche reservations

3Cabana Beach Bar & Grill

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The Cabana Beach Bar & Grill is a delicious poolside restaurant located at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi hotel and it offers fantastic burgers, salads, ceviche and more. It's perfect for relaxing after a day spent exploring the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi.
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My husband and I enjoyed the last night of our honeymoon at the beach club. It was our first time in Abu Dhabi, as we flew through on our way back to the United States and spent a night at St Regis. We had a great meal on the beach at a cabana and enjoyed the sunset. The food was delicious— fresh salads, green juice, and healthy choices to help us feel grounded from all the travel. Most notable was our server, Uditha I. He made the evening so special! Uditha provided exceptional hospitality — he was kind, attentive, gracious with a mistake we made when ordering a meat-based dish (we are vegetarians and he helped us get a modified option), and created such a positive experience for us that made our evening memorable. It was a fantastic end to our travels thanks in large part to his exceptional care.
Decided to stop for drinks and a quick bite to eat to get out of the hot sun. I had the chili mango mocktail. It was good and spicy. The atmosphere and service were nice, but be prepared to pay high prices.
A beautiful location on the beach from which you can watch the sunset or get a great view of the skyline. They had a very extensive and reasonably priced menu for food and drinks. The wait staff was very professional and attentive.
Lovely place... excellent food, drinks by the pool, beach or restaurant... Amazing staff... Excellent gluten free choices...
Nico.. The Man behind best drinks and Victor heading the customer Service..Amazing experience... St. Regis Corniche Abudhabi..Thank you so much for this wonderful experience
Wonderful views, veri kind and profesional, good food, good price... spectacular at night!
Thank you for making my lunch so memorable. Chef was so accommodating to making me a club sandwich made of salmon since I don’t at meat. Service is amazing . Everyone welcomes you with a smile. Nico thank you for your professionalism and quick service . Chef jomesh thank you once again . Lastly thank you to the manager for making sure everything was to my liking . Great food great ambiance keep up the great work will definitely be back soon 🙏
This beach bar and grill surpassed my expectations, delivering an unforgettable experience that perfectly blends relaxation, delicious cuisine, and stunning views. Huge thanks to all the staff that work so hard all day long - even in 40 degree heat! Special thanks to Vincent, Victor, Vishnu, Christopher and Milan! You made us feel right at home and made sure we have everything we needed!
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi - Nation Riviera Beach Club, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•https://www.nationrivierabeachclub.com/our-menus

4Sofra Bld

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Opened in 2006, Sofra is a souk-style restaurant with separate buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The place offers a variety of different cuisines including Arabian and Asian cuisine.
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Great dining experience, food was so fresh and delicious, we went to have dinner seafood night for our anniversary.... and it was amazing... staff are very professional and friendly, a bit pricey but totally worth it !!! We loved the buffet choices , very well cooked and served .... will go again for sure .. they accept entertainer as well!
One of our favoritest brunch in town and one of the oldest and most popular one too. The brunch, lunch or dinner at sofra never disappoints and always has a wide variety of dishes of all cuisines. The desserts here are just so amazing. And love the vibes of this place, right next to the pool as that grandeur is just something! Only concern is many a times we get charged a lot for the drinking water here, most of the meals and buffets around ABUDHABI generally serve water without a cost.
We had brunch on Friday , the seatings we’re comfortable and the area has a nice space and not crowded. The food was tasty and awesome and high quality . They have nice selection and variety in the buffet . It used to be bigger before Covid . you can use the entertainer buy one get one free and there is valet parking . I
Ambience: The restaurant is very spacious with an option of private sitting. It has partial view of the pool as well. The design is a bit outdated and could benefit from an overall renovation. ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ Food: The food lacked creativity and taste. We had breakfast and dinner there but wasn’t really impressed by neither the taste nor the quality. There is a lot of room for improvement when it comes to food. ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ Service: Service was much better during the breakfast compare to dinner. It was an average service overall. ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ Overall: There is a lot of room for improvement.
We had a fantastic dinner here. Our server SUDI was really attentive, and kind. Thank you for a great experience! We will come back.
Food was great as always, lots of choices and delicious. However the service was not i expect from a 5 star hotel. We booked a week earlier but they dont have a reserved table for us and the table they were offering to us is literally beside the buffet where people will be lining up for the food. It was very disappointing that we were not treated properly and i dont see that their service staffs are passionate about their work.
Do yourself a favor & visit Sofra, the food is absolutely amazing!! Everything we tasted melted in other mouths. Absolutely the best meal we had! Staff is super welcoming, ambiance is royal and leaves the bestest of impression, the variety & deliciousness of food will keep bringing you back! Definitely a must visit place 👍🏻
Level 1, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•http://www.shangri-la.com/abudhabi/shangrila/dining/restaurants/…

5Belgian Café

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Belgian Café is a quaint and laid-back Mediterranean-style restaurant that overlooks the Marina in Abu Dhabi. The cafe serves up Belgian fare with a selection of local beers, making it ideal for lovers of Belgian cuisine as well as locals looking for a relaxing weekend hangout. A perfect spot to soak up the views, Belgian Café offers a brunch that is jam packed with delicious food options, including seafood towers, mussels, and live cooking stations.
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One of the best joints around to grab a few drinks and a bite(especially if you're in the mood for some pork!). Great setting and ambience. Special mention to the wonderful staff and shout out to Mr.Shabeer🤘 who made our visit memorable and felt at-home. He showed great customer skills and wonderful service to accommodate our requests. Keep up the good work man, and also the team as well👍. Also, I'd say the highlight will be the Pork Ribs!! Looking forward to the next one, and many more!
Fabulous sit out in the open, even end of May. Back en route to the Intercontinental Hotel after spending a couple of hours at the Bayshore Club, we were in for a treat at Belgian Cafe. The waitress was so cheerful and more than happy to serve us during peak hours and dinner time. Being a family of 4, we ordered 4 mains which were served in 15-20 mins max. The Pork Belly Burger & the Roasted Pork Belly were FANTASTIC!!! Piping hot, crispy skin , succulent and delicious. Bangers n Mash and Grilled Salomon were great too alongwith sides of mash, grilled veggies. Must say that the PROPER CHIPS served with the burger and roast were the best we had in a longtime. Huge potions and bang on the buck if you're using entertainer coupons :) Kudos to the waitress who served us and the kitchen staff for a memorable time!
Can't count how many times I've been here. It's a perfect place for everyone who wish to chill after a tiring day at work. They offer happy hour until 7pm😉. Hands up to Chris who made sure to accommodate us from start to finish, feel free to search for him,he's very hands on, you'll be satisfied for sure. Also to Christian and dhoraj who offered a great service as well. They all did a fantastic job! 😊😊😊😊
Been one of our favorite place eversince if we‘re craving for pork - we love the outdoor ambiance, the scenery, especially the food. It’s a perfect place to chill with friends, family and loved ones. The food is 10/10 and the serving is actually a lot so you really get what you paid for. I must day, it’s a must place to visit and dine in. Recommended 👍
Had a pleasure of experiencing the service and assistance they provided at Belgian cafe. The ambience was great, the food and drinks was good and the service was the top notch. Special thanks to Kaung and Shabeer for making our night better. Better go and enjoy the happy hour promo until 7pm to avail half price on drinks. Please try Mexican Hoegaarden, it was the best beer I drank there. As for the food, try Pork festival.
Nice popular restaurant within the IHG hotels, offering a variety of international dishes. The menu is limited but that is their strength. The steaks and salads were above par. The staff is always welcoming and prices are reasonable. I would recommend the mussels and the steak. The outdoors are a nice place to sit and watch a game or two.
Spacious, good service and great view. A nice option when staying at Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi o visiting. Food and drinks were of good quality, perfect temperarure and taste.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi,Bainouna Street, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates•https://abudhabi.intercontinental.com/belgian-cafe
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