Abu Dhabi Further Distractions
The dhow shipyard on the west side of Abu Dhabi island is one of the city's most intriguing places to visit. Here you will see traditional Arabic ship-building in full swing. It is fascinating to see the craftsmen carve the wooden dhow ships from teak planks in the old fashioned way.
Dhow Wharf and Fish Market
Manhal Palace
This is an ornate palace with Arabic tiling and canopied wings, and it used to be home to Sheik Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan until 1974. It is a pretty palace with many interesting features.
Airport Road
Tel: (02) 665 2000.
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque
Built by the UAE's late ruler, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in memory of his father, the Grand Mosque is one of the world's largest mosques built in modern times. Located at the edge of city, just after the Maktaa Bridge, the white marble structure is an important landmark for road travellers.
The mosque was completed in 2007, and is open for non-Muslim visitors. Groups of more than 10 visitors need to book a tour.
Sheikh Maktoum Road, beside Maktaa Bridge
Tel: (toll free) 800 555.
Website: www.visitabudhabi.ae
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