Ranked high as one of the wealthiest cities of the world and the richest in the Middle East region, Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE has grown immensely, both in size and stature. It is also considered one of the safest destinations in the world.

Tourist Information

Abu Dhabi is a visually fascinating city where the domes and minarets of traditional mosques stand alongside imposing skyscrapers, and where tree-lined boulevards are regularly interspersed with dramatic roundabouts.

The city offers a large number of tourist attractions that provide fascinating insights into local history and culture and the traditions of a bygone era. At the same time, it is also home to modern developments including five star hotels and shopping malls.

While Abu Dhabi has quickly established itself as a leading destination for niche tourism, ambitious plans are underway to boost infrastructure, facilities and attractions across all sectors.

Apart from multi-purpose developments planned on its vast natural islands, a key attraction of the future is Yas Island. Another area of focus is eco-tourism, at its many natural islands.

Business Information

The city houses one of the best convention centres in the world, a 55,000 square metre Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), and a new Capital Centre. These venues attract numerous international congresses and events.

Abu Dhabi is set to increase its rooms to 25,000 by 2015, 17,000 of which will be in five star and business hotels, and the total investment in the tourism sector is projected at US$10.96 billion, spread over a period of 10 years.

Abu Dhabi is already a well established venue for such major events as IDEX, the world's largest defence show, and the ADIPEC petroleum industry fair. It is now ready for a new era of growth and development as a regional and international trade fair hub.