If you would rather see Abu Dhabi from the water, it is possible to take a cruise along the Corniche either in a dhow or a modern boat. Again this can be arranged by most operators.
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Abu Dhabi tours and excursions
Abu Dhabi tours
Boat tours
Walking tours
City sightseeing tours around the capital, taking in the Women's Handicraft Centre, the Heritage Village, the Petroleum Exhibition and the Corniche, can be arranged by most hotels and tour operators.
Excursions from Abu Dhabi
Al Ain
Other places to see in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi include the numerous offshore islands and the lovely oasis city of Al Ain with its numerous archaeological sites. Al Ain was built around an important oasis, and is known as the ‘garden city'. Some of its archaeological artefacts are displayed in the acclaimed Al Ain Museum, housed in the equally famous Al Jahili Fort. The city also has some great children's attractions, such as the Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium, the largest zoo in the Middle East and the only aquarium in the world situated in a desert.
Liwa Oasis
Thrill-seekers in Abu Dhabi must experience dune-bashing in 4-wheelers in the on the edge of the legendary Rub Al Khali, where the spectacular sand dunes are among the tallest in the world and popular spectator sports include camel races, held at various desert sites during the winter months.
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