Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven emirates, the capital and the second most populair city of the United Arab Emirates.
At the age of 4 our very first big trip outside europe was to Indonesia. But we had to transfer in Abu Dhabi first. Of course we can’t remember the couple of hours that we spend at the airport, way too long ago, but that was the first time we set foot at Abu Dhabi ground haha. Luckly our parents made a lot of pictures and film back then. Now years later we had the chance to visit this beautiful city.
Abu Dhabi literally means “Father of the Gazelle”. And has the biggest amount of oil from all the emirates. If you ever plan to go to U.A.E, you shouldn’t only go to Dubai but Abu Dhabi as well. Sometimes people forget to visit the capital because Dubai is very popular among tourist, but in Abu Dhabi you will definitely find some great sightseeing’s too. Btw, have you seen the movie Fast and the Furious 7? Then you will know there are lot of amazing buildings like the Etihad towers and the Emirates Palace Hotel.
From all the travels we already did, this was our third time we choosed to be guided. Our guide Sameh (who is a real emirati) from the Private Tour told us all about the history, economic, religion and life in the U.A.E. Which we found very interesting! He was such a friendly, attentive and knowledgeable guide. And we really had a good laugh with him, cause he has the same sense of humor like us haha. Glad we met him! So, whenever you consider to use the service of Private Tour, either for Dubai or Abu Dhabi ask for Sameh or Shah (only in dubai).
Some of our favorite attractions:
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Is the major sightseeing attraction in Abu Dhabi. It’s the biggest mosque in U.A.E and it was opened in 2007. It can accommodate 40.000 worshipers at any time. Make sure to hold on to the dress code.
The royal emirates palace
A 5 star luxury hotel, where you can find a “gold to go” ATM haha. Every where you look, you see gold!
Ferrari World
First world Ferrari theme park. This is a must if you love cars and roller coaster rides.
And a lot more!
Note: Don’t forget to buy some dates at a souk if you are in Abu Dhabi! They are so Yum!
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Here some pictures from Abu Dhabi :
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Etihad Towers
The Royal Emirates Palace Hotel
Ferrari World Theme Park
Dates
Tower of Pisa?
Royal Mosque . Lovely shots !
Hii priyankamoraes! Yes the Royal Mosque is really beautiful. Thank you for your nice comment 😀
Gorgeous pictures!
Thank you lifeaccordingtojamie! 😀
Love your pictures! So beautiful!
Hii Debbie! Thank you for your sweet comment! You have a great blog as well 😀
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Wishing I could go there too. 😀
Hii 26th on Streets! Thanks for reblogging, we really appreciate it 🙂 You will someday and we are sure you will love it! Xoxo
I am amazed of the structures especially the “Tower of Pisa?” Haha. I think that is the Capital Gate? 😀 Keep posting pictures of UAE!
Haha yes its the Capital Gate but they called the Tower of Pisa. We were also like what?? Hihi…The most architecture in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are inspired from other beautiful buildings around the world. Like this one..they wanted there own” tower of pisa” but a modern version of it haha. Like the crysler building in NY they have 2 in Dubai etc. So they get inspired and then they want to make it even more better they told us hihi.
The pictures look so sunny and nice 🙂
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Great blog! iIf you liked Abu Dhabi I recommend visiting Oman – a beautiful country in that region of the world 🙂
Hello Helenanglin, thank you :). Yes we heard all about Oman, and we were seriously considering about going to Oman as well when we were in Dubai. Hopefully next time :). Great travel post you have!
Beautiful post! Abu Dhabi’s definitely on my list of place to go xx
Thank you Grace! You should def go, its a wonderful place you have to visit someday hihi. Xoxo
It’s beautiful.. Only i think it was featured on furious 7
Thank you Thegreyeye! Typo…It was FAF 7! And we are FAF-fan..Shame on us haha. Thank you for noticing 🙂
Such beautiful pictures! Dying to visit one day 😀 xx
Thank you so much for your nice comment! You really should do that! You will love it! Xx
I hope I can one day! 😀
Oh my, it looks stunning!
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Wow!!
Hi Laflor! Yes Abu Dhabi is a beautiful city hihi 😀
Nice pictures! What camera u use?
Thank you Sophievoon! For these pictures( Abu Dhabi,but also Dubai and China trip) we use our camera from our phone Samsung S5 🙂 For all our other travel pictures we use Casio EX-H15. Not a very professional camera but still good 😀 Lovely blog you have!
Awesome stuff! Ever been to Doha?
Thank you Nyar Canada! No we haven’t been to Doha before. We were seriously thinking to include Qater in our trip. But hopefully someday soon because Doha looks so Amazing too! Have you ever been there? Thanks for stopping by our blog!
You are welcome! Yes, I visited last year but it was just briefly.
Thank you so much for the lovely post. We are hoping to visit Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2017. Thanks for the sample of places to see.
Hello itsjusttoni! You are welcome, we are glad that you like our post 🙂 Nice in 2017, we are sure you will enjoy these cities like we did. And in 2017 Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be more beautiful then now. Thanks for visiting our blog 😀
beautiful!!! ahhhhhh just beautiful!!! I never really thought of traveling in Abu Dhabi but seeing this post just makes me want to book a flight here right
now.
Thank you Babysephora!! Yes Abu Dhabi is really a beautiful city! Hihi we are glad this post makes you wanna go there 🙂 If you go let us know how it went! Great blog you have 😀
Goorgeous! That pool is to die for (it is a pool right? It looks like one, but I can’t actually tell). What is the dress code for the Mosque though? I know must religious sites have no shorts, covered shoulders, etc., but anything more specific here?
Hi Becca! So sorry for the VERY late reply! (shame mod: on) Yes the Sheikh Zayed Mosque is truly beautiful! Indeed its a pool, but you don’t actually swim in it. The pools reflect the mosque’s amazing columns, which becomes even more beautiful at night. Its about 7.874 square meters that surround the mosque! When it comes to dress codes they are very strict. The dress code is basically covering your body. For gentleman: no shorts. For the ladies: wear loose clothing like an abaya. Covering your arms and if its possible to the ankles. And of course wearing a headscarf. The shoes must be removed before entering the mosque. Walking around this mosque is a cultural experience. Thank you for visiting our blog..you have a great blog too! 😀
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Omg this loos so incredibly amazing! I’d love to see it live one day! xx Carmen
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Hii Carmen 🙂 Yes you will one day! Abu Dhabi is really a great city to visit. Amazing blog you have, thanks for visiting our blog 😀
Oh yes! Thank you 🙂 ❤
i was there and i loved it. great pics
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Thanks Carrieslifestyle! Yes Abu Dhabi, such a beautiful place! We will def check your blog, we LOVE travel post 😀
Amazing set of photos and interesting place! Thanks for taking me there! Bye. Kamila
Hello Kamila, your welcome hihi. And thank you so much for your sweet comment. Xoxo
Beautiful ❤
Yes, Abu Dhabi is Beautiful 🙂 !
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Hello messupdressup03, we sure will do that! Thanks for stopping by our blog 🙂
Wow, amazing! And you’re right: most people head straight to Dubai without ever thinking of Abu Dhabi. I’ve never been to either place, but I hope to go to both some day!
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Yes, cause really, Abu Dhabi is worth a visit :). Someday soon you will also visit these places, and we are sure you will enjoy it. Thank you so much for stopping by our blog, and for your nice comment,we appreciate it. Xoxo
Nice photos. Those dates look tasty.
Thank you kvjinc for your nice comment! And really, those dates are YUM hihi!
Wow beautiful photos of the mosque!
Thanks for your lovely comment Travelling Omnomnivore 🙂
Wow beautiful photos, Nice post
Thank you MD Aslam for your nice comment! 😀
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That structure in the last photo looks weird and beautiful!
Hi Anotherglobaleater! Yes it looks a little bit weird hihi. They wanted there own “tower of Pisa” and there it is 😀
I plan to visit Abu Dhabi in the near future! I need to bookmark this, so I can be reminded about where to go! Thank you!
Yes, Abu Dhabi is a must visit in U.A.E 🙂 such a beautiful place. Your welcome, we are glad our post is helpful for your next travel. thank you for stopping by our blog. Xoxo
Very nice photos.
Thank you sil:)
oh, now i remember chocolate made of camel milk 😀
Wow chocolate made of camel milk! Aah too bad we haven’t tried, now we are so curious as a chocoholic that we are hihi… But we’re sure it must be delicious too. Thanks for the visit 😀
I though you did, after I looked at your pictures. Anyway, it’s delicious! 🙂
No unfortunately we haven’t tried it yet hihi, but hopefully some day 😀
A topsy turvy promenade of inaccessible gilding 😉
Thank you DW Percival! 😀
It looks absolutely fantastic!
Abu Dhabi is a wonderful city 🙂 Thank you Megalomania29 for stopping by our blog 😀
Ohh I’d love to go ! I also write on my blog about traveling
Hi Danetigress! We are sure you will love Abu Dhabi! Nice blog you have about traveling, fashion etc! We love it 🙂 Thanks for stopping by our blog!
Your welcome, if I ever go I’ll let you know and do a post about it
WOW!!! These photos are incredible!!! Definitely want to hit up Abu Dhabit as soon as possible!!!!
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Hi Adelaide, Thank you so much for your sweet comment, we really appreciate it hihi! You def should visit Abu Dhabi, such a great place! Thanks for stopping by our blog! You have a great blog as well, we def going to visit yours often! xoxo
Thank you so much! I appreciate it! Vice versa 🙂 So lovely to stumble upon your blog! x
Lovely pics 🙂 I have been living in Dubai for almost three years and still haven’t seen the mosque..I will do so this weekend for sure 🙂 Great post
Hi Winnay, how are you? Omg living in Dubai? That’s so great, lucky you!! The mosque is beautiful, did you go there last weekend? Let us know what you think about it. Btw thanks for your nice comment. Xoxo
I’ll be going this weekend and I’ll let you know how it goes 🙂
Stunning photos!
Thank you Carapizzorusso for your comment, glad you like our photos hihi 🙂
Beautiful pictures!
Thank you Laura for your nice comment! And thx for stopping by our blog 🙂
My gosh…it’s pristine!!!!
Hihi thank you Pascalleah 😀
Love your photos.
Thank you so much Nancyumlah for your nice comment:)
So NICEEEE! Amazing really! Could you observe the lifestyle over there?
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Hi Luis, how are you? Sorry for our late reply! Yes, Abu Dhabi is really AMAZING! As much as we want to observe the lifestyle in Abu Dhabi, we cant do that. Unfortunately we only went there for 1 day a couple of months ago. And we are back in the Netherlands now 😦 . Sorry! Xoxo
Hey 😉 No worries & Many thanks!
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Hello Oladapokolawole, thank you so much for your nice comment 🙂
Beyond beauriful. Someday I wish to visit
Hi Grace! Yes Abu Dhabi is such a great city to visit, you will someday and you are def going to like it 😀 Thanks for stopping by!
Great! I am going to Dublin in the Spring. So excited!
Ooh Dublin..that’s nice! Still on our bucketlist too hihi. Enjoy! ☺
Beautiful pictures !!!
Hi Wooknight! Thank you so much 😀
Twins.. Love your posts!! You two are one of the best. 🙂
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Thanks for liking my post! I’m loving the travel part of your blog. I’m very keen to travel around Asia, looks amazing! 🙂
Hello Lindsay, your welcome! Glad you like our travel posts! Thanks, and yes, Asia is great to travel. Beautiful countries, lovely people. Not to mention the food hihi. Have you already been to Asia before? And which countries would you love to visit someday :D? Xoxo
I went travelling in Thailand for about a month when I was 18 and loved it. The food, the places and like you say the people are so lovely! I am really desperate to go to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia the most right now 🙂 xxx.
oh wow Thailand, sure you had a great time there! All the countries you mention, we haven’t been there either. Still on our bucket list though hihi. Hope you will get there someday soon :D. If you do, don’t forget to post about it hihi. Have a nice weekend.
Ugh, I need to go there😱 its too beautiful
Yes Mimi, Abu Dhabi is such a beautiful place, you should def go there..its worth a visit! 😀