{"id":15599,"date":"2025-05-26T12:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=15599"},"modified":"2026-03-02T20:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:53:01","slug":"que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Abu Dhabi: the quieter side of the Emirates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai usually comes to mind, with its futuristic skyscrapers and endless extravaganzas. But just a couple of hours away by road, Abu Dhabi offers a different side of the country: quieter, more elegant, and, in some ways, more authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I share my experience exploring the Emirati capital. A place where time seems to move a little slower, ideal for a leisurely stroll along the Corniche or lingering admiring the impressive Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. While it doesn't have as many attractions as Dubai, Abu Dhabi left me with a different... and positive... feeling. Here, I'll tell you why it's worth spending a few days there.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_1432491-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"La Gran Mezquita Sheikh Zayed de Abu Dhabi\" class=\"wp-image-15649 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_1432491-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_1432491-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_1432491-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_1432491-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_1432491-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_1432491.webp 1300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/675;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16031 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1199px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1199\/92;width:750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos-18x1.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d1284875973\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d1284875973\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Actualizacion_marzo_2026_%C2%BFEs_seguro_ir_a_Abu_Dhabi\" >Updated March 2026. Is it safe to go to Abu Dhabi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Una_sorpresa_al_llegar_%C2%BFDonde_estan_los_emiraties\" >A surprise upon arrival: Where are the Emiratis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Como_llegar_a_Abu_Dhabi\" >How to get to Abu Dhabi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Desde_Dubai\" >From Dub\u00e1i<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Desde_el_extranjero\" >From abroad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Como_ir_del_Aeropuerto_de_Abu_Dhabi_al_centro\" >How to get from Abu Dhabi Airport to the city center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%9A%8C_Como_moverse_dentro_de_Abu_Dhabi\" >\ud83d\ude8c How to get around Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Como_usar_el_transporte_publico_en_Abu_Dhabi\" >How to use public transport in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Mapa_de_los_principales_lugares_turisticos_de_Abu_Dhabi\" >Map of the main tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Que_ver_en_Abu_Dhabi_9_lugares_imprescindibles_que_no_te_podes_perder\" >What to see in Abu Dhabi: 9 must-see places you can't miss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_Gran_Mezquita_Sheikh_Zayed_el_simbolo_de_Abu_Dhabi\" >\ud83d\udd4c Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the symbol of Abu Dhabi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Visitar_la_Gran_Mezquita_en_un_tour\" >Visit the Grand Mosque on a tour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%A7%AD_Exposicion_sobre_el_Califato_de_Cordoba_dentro_del_complejo_de_la_Mezquita_Blanca\" >\ud83e\udded Exhibition on the Caliphate of C\u00f3rdoba (inside the White Mosque complex)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%C2%BFQuien_fue_Al-Idrisi_Un_sabio_del_mundo_medieval\" >Who was Al-Idrisi? A sage of the medieval world<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%91%A3_Pasear_por_la_Corniche_playa_bicisenda_y_vistas_increibles\" >\ud83d\udc63 Stroll along the Corniche: beach, bike path, and incredible views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%96%BC%EF%B8%8F_Museo_del_Louvre_Abu_Dhabi_y_el_futuro_Distrito_Cultural\" >\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and the future Cultural District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%9B%95_Qasr_Al_Watan_el_Palacio_Presidencial_abierto_al_publico\" >\ud83d\uded5 Qasr Al Watan: The Presidential Palace is open to the public<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%8F%AF_Emirates_Palace_lujo_y_arquitectura_a_otro_nivel\" >\ud83c\udfef Emirates Palace: luxury and architecture on another level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Heritage_Village\" >Heritage Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Isla_Yas_parques_tematicos_y_Formula_1\" >Yas Island: theme parks and Formula 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%93%B8_Mirador_del_Etihad_Towers_%E2%80%93_Observation_Deck_at_300\" >\ud83d\udcf8 Etihad Towers Observation Deck \u2013 Observation Deck at 300<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Safari_en_el_desierto\" >Desert Safari<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Actividades_organizadas_en_Abu_Dhabi\" >Organized activities in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%9A%8C_Como_ir_a_Dubai_desde_Abu_Dhabi\" >\ud83d\ude8c How to get to Dubai from Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%9B%8F%EF%B8%8F_Donde_alojarse_en_Abu_Dhabi\" >\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Where to stay in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8F_Mejor_epoca_para_visitar_Abu_Dhabi\" >\u2600\ufe0f Best time to visit Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#%F0%9F%93%85_%C2%BFCuantos_dias_dedicarle_a_Abu_Dhabi\" >\ud83d\udcc5 How many days should you spend in Abu Dhabi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Reflexiones_sobre_mi_visita_a_Abu_Dhabi\" >Final thoughts on my visit to Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Guarda_este_post_en_Pinterest\" >Save this post on Pinterest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/#Video_de_Abu_Dhabi\" >Video of Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actualizacion_marzo_2026_%C2%BFEs_seguro_ir_a_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>Updated March 2026. Is it safe to go to Abu Dhabi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In recent days the situation in the <strong>Middle East<\/strong> has become significantly tense due to the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, with exchanges of attacks that have led to temporary airspace closures, flight suspensions and travel alerts in several countries in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has had a direct impact on airlines and connections passing through the Emirates, with temporary suspensions of flights from hubs such as Dubai or Abu Dhabi and precautionary recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Therefore, <strong>travel to the United Arab Emirates is currently not recommended unless strictly necessary<\/strong>, simply due to the uncertainty generated by this escalation and the possible repercussions on routes, flights or security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully the region will soon return to a climate of stability and these tensions will dissipate, because Abu Dhabi remains an interesting destination to visit when conditions allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Una_sorpresa_al_llegar_%C2%BFDonde_estan_los_emiraties\"><\/span>A surprise upon arrival: Where are the Emiratis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as I arrived in Abu Dhabi, I encountered a surprise I hadn't expected. Walking the streets, entering stores, or using public transportation, most of the people I encountered weren't Emiratis, but rather immigrants from countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, or other parts of the Middle East. They are the ones who sustain much of the city's daily operations, from taxi drivers and hotel employees to those working in restaurants and supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi27-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Calles de Abu Dhabi\" class=\"wp-image-15701 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi27-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi27-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi27-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi27.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/800;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Streets of Abu Dhabi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Emirati locals, on the other hand, were a much rarer presence in everyday life. I saw them mostly driving high-end cars, strolling through luxury shopping malls, or walking with their families along the Corniche at sunset. I struggled to connect with them, not only because they were few and far between in the more public and affordable spaces, but also because they tend to move in more closed, familial circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This contrast left me thinking about the country's social structure. Abu Dhabi, like much of the United Arab Emirates, is a city built and sustained by a large base of foreign workers, while Emirati citizens, a minority in their own country, occupy different roles and are much less exposed to the average visitor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>How to get to Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Dubai\"><\/span>From Dub\u00e1i<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Getting from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is very easy and affordable. The most popular option for independent travelers is to take an intercity bus. The bus company <strong>RTA<\/strong> (Roads and Transport Authority) operates several daily services between the two cities. The journey takes about two hours, and buses depart frequently from <strong>Al Ghubaiba Terminal<\/strong> or from Ibn Battuta. The cost is around 25 AED (about 7 USD). You can also share a taxi or take a private car, although the price is quite high. For those renting a car, the E11 highway is direct and in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_el_extranjero\"><\/span>From abroad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abu Dhabi has its own international airport (AUH), which receives flights from all over the world. Etihad Airways, the national carrier, is based there and connects to cities in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. Other airlines include Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways (via Doha), EgyptAir, and several low-cost carriers from nearby destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common alternative is to fly to Dubai (DXB or DWC), which has more options and cheaper flights, and from there connect by land to Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-para-viajar-a-emiratos-arabes-unidos\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai32-600x337.jpg\" alt=\"Vista a Marina Bay en Dubai\" class=\"wp-image-15697 size-medium lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai32-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai32-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai32-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai32-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai32-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai32.jpg 1300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/337;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you are thinking of traveling to the United Arab Emirates, you may be interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-para-viajar-a-emiratos-arabes-unidos\/\" target=\"_self\">reading the Guide I wrote for getting around the country<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_ir_del_Aeropuerto_de_Abu_Dhabi_al_centro\"><\/span>How to get from Abu Dhabi Airport to the city center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is located approximately 30 kilometers from the city center. Below are the most common options for getting to your accommodation from there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Taxi:<\/strong> This is the fastest and most convenient way. You'll find an official taxi rank as soon as you leave the airport. The trip to the city center takes between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs approximately 70 to 100 AED. All taxis are metered, and you can pay by card or cash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Public Bus<\/strong>: If you want to save money, the <strong>A1 bus<\/strong> connects the airport with downtown Abu Dhabi. It runs 24 hours a day, with a frequency of approximately 40 minutes. The journey takes around <strong>45 to 60 minutes<\/strong> and the ticket costs only <strong>4 AED<\/strong>. This is a safe and economical option, although less practical if you arrive with a lot of luggage or in the early morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Private transportation or apps like Uber\/Careem<\/strong>: You can also book private transportation in advance or use apps like <strong>Careem<\/strong> (very popular in the Emirates) or <strong>Uber<\/strong>, although the latter doesn't always have immediate availability. This is ideal if you prefer convenience and don't want to worry about anything upon arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%8C_Como_moverse_dentro_de_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude8c How to get around Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Abu Dhabi, like Dubai, isn't as walkable as other cities, as many of its attractions are somewhat spread out. However, there are several ways to get around the city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Public buses:<\/strong> They're cheap and quite efficient. The network covers much of the city and surrounding areas. To use them, you need a <strong>Hafilat card<\/strong>, which you can purchase and recharge at terminals or kiosks. While they're not as fast as the Dubai Metro, they're a good option for getting around on the cheap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Taxis: <\/strong>These are very common, safe, and relatively affordable. You can also use apps like Careem or Uber, although traditional taxis are usually cheaper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>On foot or by bike<\/strong>: Only recommended in specific areas like the Corniche or parts of the city center. In summer, the heat makes it almost impossible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Metro<\/strong>: there is no metro in Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_usar_el_transporte_publico_en_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>How to use public transport in Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To get around Abu Dhabi using public transport, you'll need the <strong>Hafilat card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is used for traveling on urban and interurban buses within the emirate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can be purchased at bus terminals, main stations and designated points in the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It costs approximately 5 AED, plus the minimum recharge which is usually 10 AED.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Important<\/strong>: The Hafilat card <strong>is only valid for public transport within Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, <strong>it is not valid for travel in other emirates<\/strong> such as Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16031 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos-18x1.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1199px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1199\/92;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_de_los_principales_lugares_turisticos_de_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>Map of the main tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"Mapa con las principales atracciones que ver en Abu Dhabi\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1QEdZAVQa0SiYtaxCVtTArq6cHqPMThA&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ver_en_Abu_Dhabi_9_lugares_imprescindibles_que_no_te_podes_perder\"><\/span>What to see in Abu Dhabi: 9 must-see places you can't miss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You're probably wondering <strong>what to see in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, the country's capital. Although often overshadowed by mass tourism in Dubai, this city surprises with its elegance, modernity, and tranquility. Here are the <strong>best tourist spots in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, ideal for exploring in a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_Gran_Mezquita_Sheikh_Zayed_el_simbolo_de_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4c Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the symbol of Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"422\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi22.jpg\" alt=\"Vista de lejos a la Mezquita Sheikh Zayed\" class=\"wp-image-15702 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi22-600x317.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi22-18x9.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/422;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A distant view of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>Sheikh Zayed Mosque<\/strong>, is not only the city's main architectural icon, but also one of the most majestic I've ever seen. Its immaculate whiteness contrasts with the blue sky, and its monumental scale is striking from the first moment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi21.jpg\" alt=\"Contraste entre el cielo azul y la blancura de la Gran Mezquita\" class=\"wp-image-15704 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi21-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi21-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi21-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contrast between the blue sky and the whiteness of the Great Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It features 82 domes and more than a thousand columns decorated with marble, precious stones, and gilded details. The interior is full of astonishing details: <strong>a hand-woven Persian rug<\/strong>, considered the largest in the world, covers the entire main hall. <strong>Giant, colorful Swarovski crystal<\/strong> chandeliers hang from the domes with an elegance that blends the traditional with the modern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"15705\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi19-472x800.jpg\" alt=\"Arquitectura perfecta dentro de la Mezquita\" class=\"wp-image-15705 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi19-472x800.jpg 472w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi19-236x400.jpg 236w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi19-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi19.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 472px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 472\/800;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perfect architecture inside the Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"15708\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi26.jpg\" alt=\"Parado frente a la Mezquita blanca\" class=\"wp-image-15708 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi26.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi26-276x400.jpg 276w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi26-8x12.jpg 8w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/798;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Standing in front of the White Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"15706\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi20-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Entrada a la Gran Mezquita Blanca\" class=\"wp-image-15706 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi20-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi20-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi20-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi20.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/800;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance to the Great White Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On a personal level, I found it to be one of the most beautiful mosques I have visited, on par with other iconic ones such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabaster Mosque in Cairo<\/a><\/strong> or the <strong>Blue Mosque in Istanbul<\/strong>. There is a sense of serenity in the atmosphere, especially if you visit at sunset, when the lights begin to come on and the white marble takes on warm tones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi23.jpg\" alt=\"Simetr\u00eda perfecta de la Gran Mezquita blanca de Abu Dhabi\" class=\"wp-image-15703 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi23-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi23-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi23-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perfect symmetry of the Grand White Mosque of Abu Dhabi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Admission is free, but you must <a href=\"https:\/\/szgmc.gov.ae\/en\/individual-booking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register in advance on the official website<\/a>. I recommend appropriate clothing (especially for women) and taking at least a couple of hours to explore the site at leisure, both inside and out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi25-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"L\u00e1mparas y alfombra persa dentro de la Mezquita\" class=\"wp-image-15707 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi25-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi25-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi25-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi25.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/800;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lamps and Persian carpet inside the Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitar_la_Gran_Mezquita_en_un_tour\"><\/span>Visit the Grand Mosque on a tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">While <strong>entry to the Grand White Mosque in Abu Dhabi is completely free<\/strong>, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/BoaR6VAb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organized tours<\/a> that are a good alternative if you prefer <strong>to avoid the logistics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These usually include, in addition to the visit to the mosque, <strong>a stop at the Presidential Palace (Qasr Al Watan)<\/strong> and the <strong>Etihad Towers observation deck<\/strong>, from where you can get a panoramic view of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" \r\n                                   data-gyg-tour-id=\"237897\"\r\n                 data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"abu-dhabi-mosque-palace-ethihad\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/abu-dhabi-l494\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<p>It's a practical option if you want to make the most of your day without worrying about transportation or schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AD_Exposicion_sobre_el_Califato_de_Cordoba_dentro_del_complejo_de_la_Mezquita_Blanca\"><\/span>\ud83e\udded Exhibition on the Caliphate of C\u00f3rdoba (inside the White Mosque complex)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"669\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi13.jpg\" alt=\"Silueta de Al-Idrisi\" class=\"wp-image-15728 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/669;width:267px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi13.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi13-329x400.jpg 329w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi13-10x12.jpg 10w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Silhouette of Al-Idrisi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When I visited the White Mosque in Abu Dhabi, I found an exhibition celebrating the cultural legacy of the Islamic world, including the <strong>Caliphate of C\u00f3rdoba<\/strong>, which reached its peak in what is now Spain. Among the notable names was <strong>Al-Idrisi<\/strong>, a true genius of the 12th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQuien_fue_Al-Idrisi_Un_sabio_del_mundo_medieval\"><\/span>Who was Al-Idrisi? A sage of the medieval world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Al-Idrisi<\/strong> was an <strong>Andalusi geographer, cartographer, and traveler<\/strong>, born in Ceuta (present-day Morocco) in 1100, when the Muslim world still maintained a strong presence in the Iberian Peninsula. He studied in C\u00f3rdoba and traveled across much of the Mediterranean, from North Africa to Europe, collecting geographical, political, and cultural information. His most famous work, commissioned by the Norman king <strong>Roger II of Sicily<\/strong>, is known as the <em>Book of Roger<\/em>, a kind of geographical encyclopedia of the known world at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"15729\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141313-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Encuentro de Al Idrisi con el Rey Roger II\" class=\"wp-image-15729 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141313-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141313-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141313-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141313-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141313-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141313-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141313-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/800;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meeting of Al Idrisi with King Roger II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"15730\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141242-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Los viajes de Al Idrisi\" class=\"wp-image-15730 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141242-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141242-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141242-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141242-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141242-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141242-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20231220_141242-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/675;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Al Idrisi's Travels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the most fascinating aspects of his work is <strong>the world map he created in 1154<\/strong>, based on Islamic cartographic traditions but with surprising accuracy for its time. His map depicted rivers, mountains, trade routes, and cities, and for centuries remained a reference in both the Islamic world and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi12.jpg\" alt=\"Mapa Mundo elaborado por Al Idrisi\" class=\"wp-image-15732 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi12-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi12-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi12-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">World Map prepared by Al Idrisi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I don't know if this exhibit is on permanently or just occasionally, but if you see it, I recommend going in. It's free, visually interesting, and you might learn something new about the rich culture of the Arab world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%A3_Pasear_por_la_Corniche_playa_bicisenda_y_vistas_increibles\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc63 Stroll along the Corniche: beach, bike path, and incredible views<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The  <strong>Abu Dhabi Corniche <\/strong> is one of the most pleasant areas to enjoy the city on foot or by bike. This extensive waterfront stretches for approximately  <strong>8 kilometers  <\/strong>along the Arabian Gulf, with pedestrian paths, cycle paths, green areas, public beaches, and open views of the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"679\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi14.jpg\" alt=\"Vista del skyline de Abu Dhabi al atardecer\" class=\"wp-image-15716 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi14.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi14-324x400.jpg 324w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi14-10x12.jpg 10w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/679;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the Abu Dhabi skyline at sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Personally, it was one of my most enjoyable moments in Abu Dhabi. I put on my headphones, chose a good playlist, and just let myself go. I walked back and forth, unhurried, taking in the city's distinctive <strong>urban tranquility<\/strong>, with the modern skyline in the background slowly lighting up as the evening fell.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi29-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Corniche de Abu Dhabi al anochecer\" class=\"wp-image-15717 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi29-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi29-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi29-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi29.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/338;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abu Dhabi Corniche at dusk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It's a perfect place to experience the slow pace of local life: families strolling, people jogging, tourists taking photos, and children playing. If you're looking for a break from all the luxurious architecture and shopping malls, this walk is a perfect respite.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi30-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Corniche de Abu Dhabi con edificios iluminados\" class=\"wp-image-15718 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi30-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi30-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi30-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi30.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/800;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abu Dhabi Corniche with illuminated buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%96%BC%EF%B8%8F_Museo_del_Louvre_Abu_Dhabi_y_el_futuro_Distrito_Cultural\"><\/span>\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and the future Cultural District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Museum stands out for its modern architecture. Although not as large as the Louvre Museum in Paris, its floating structure and hypermodern dome design are worth a visit. The museum houses works ranging from Ancient Egypt to contemporary art.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"710\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Louvre_abu_dhabi.jpg\" alt=\"Museo Louvre de Abu Dhabu\" class=\"wp-image-15714 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Louvre_abu_dhabi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Louvre_abu_dhabi-451x400.jpg 451w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Louvre_abu_dhabi-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Louvre_abu_dhabi-600x533.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/710;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi. Photo by <a href=\"\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Boubloub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boubloub <\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Tickets can be purchased online from the following <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/cnKeDQGa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was also in the area surrounding the museum and discovered that they were in the midst of an urban transformation: they are building what will become the \"Saadiyat Cultural District,\" which will include the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum, and other world-class museums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, everything looks like a work in progress, but in a few years it will surely become one of the most important cultural centers in the Arab world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%95_Qasr_Al_Watan_el_Palacio_Presidencial_abierto_al_publico\"><\/span>\ud83d\uded5 Qasr Al Watan: The Presidential Palace is open to the public<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi02.jpg\" alt=\"Palacio Presidencial Qasr Al Watan\" class=\"wp-image-15711 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi02-600x335.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi02-18x10.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/446;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The palace opens part of its halls and gardens to the public, showcasing modern Islamic architecture with striking opulence. It's recommended to arrive early to explore the palace and stay for the nighttime light show if it coincides with your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"323\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi17.jpg\" alt=\"Atardecer en Abu Dhabi y de fondo el Palacio Presidencial Qasr Al Watan\" class=\"wp-image-15712 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi17-600x242.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi17-18x7.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/323;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset in Abu Dhabi with the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The entrance fee is around AED 65.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" \r\n                                   data-gyg-tour-id=\"962104\"\r\n                 data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"abu-dhabi-palace\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/abu-dhabi-l494\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%AF_Emirates_Palace_lujo_y_arquitectura_a_otro_nivel\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfef Emirates Palace: luxury and architecture on another level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi04.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Emirate Palace\" class=\"wp-image-15710 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi04-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi04-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi04-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotel Emirates Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A super-luxury hotel that also functions as a tourist attraction. You can go inside to explore certain areas, and they say you can even get a coffee with gold dust o_O. It's very much geared toward high-net-worth tourists. I didn't go, but it might be worth taking a look from outside the property to appreciate the level of opulence and architectural details.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi18.jpg\" alt=\"Puerta del Emirate Palace\" class=\"wp-image-15709 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi18-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi18-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi18-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emirates Palace Gate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heritage_Village\"><\/span>Heritage Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A sort of replica of a traditional Emirati village, with artisan workshops, mud buildings, and shops selling traditional products. It's all artificial and set up for tourism, but it can give a general sense of the past. From there, you also have beautiful views of the city skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isla_Yas_parques_tematicos_y_Formula_1\"><\/span>Yas Island: theme parks and Formula 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it's more geared toward family tourism or adrenaline seekers, it's home to Ferrari World, Warner Bros. Park, Yas Waterworld, and the Formula 1 circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn't go either, but if you have time or are interested, it could be a different getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" \r\n                                   data-gyg-tour-id=\"962078\"\r\n                 data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"abu-dhabi-yas-park\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/abu-dhabi-l494\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%B8_Mirador_del_Etihad_Towers_%E2%80%93_Observation_Deck_at_300\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcf8 Etihad Towers Observation Deck \u2013 Observation Deck at 300<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Observation Deck at 300 is located on the 74th floor of Tower 2 of the Etihad Towers. This observation deck offers 360\u00b0 views of the city, including the Corniche, the Arabian Gulf, and iconic landmarks such as the Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi01.jpg\" alt=\"Vista al Skyline de Abu Dhabi\" class=\"wp-image-15715 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi01-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi01-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the Abu Dhabi skyline. The Etihad Towers are on the left of the photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>General admission is AED 95 (USD 26) and includes an AED 55 credit for use at the observation deck cafe<\/strong>. You can visit the  <a href=\"https:\/\/visitabudhabi.ae\/en\/things-to-do\/culture\/landmarks-and-architecture\/observation-deck-at-300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safari_en_el_desierto\"><\/span>Desert Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">From Abu Dhabi, you can also take a desert safari, similar to the excursion from Dubai. The tour consists of a 4x4 vehicle traveling through the desert, crossing the dunes, sandboarding, dinner in a Bedouin camp, and traditional shows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai64.jpg\" alt=\"Desierto que se ve en el Tour desde Dubai\" class=\"wp-image-15739 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai64.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai64-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai64-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai64-600x450.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/600;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Desert seen on the Tour from Abu Dhabi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">I didn't do it because, just a few weeks earlier, I had been in Morocco, and I had already had a similar experience in the dunes of the Sahara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-merzouga-la-puerta-de-entrada-al-desierto-del-sahara\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Desierto del Sahara en Merzouga\" class=\"wp-image-14860 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_merzouga00.jpg 1300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/675;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-merzouga-la-puerta-de-entrada-al-desierto-del-sahara\/\">You might be interested in reading about visiting the Sahara Desert from Merzouga, Morocco.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want to experience the desert, it might be a good idea, since it's not very expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" \r\n                                   data-gyg-tour-id=\"387603\"\r\n                 data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"abu-dhabi-safari\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/abu-dhabi-l494\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actividades_organizadas_en_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>Organized activities in Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"237897,60673,122655\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"abu-dhabi\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/abu-dhabi-l494\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16031 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-emiratos-18x1.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1199px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1199\/92;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%8C_Como_ir_a_Dubai_desde_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude8c How to get to Dubai from Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As I explained earlier in the section on how to get there from the other emirate, the route to Dubai from Abu Dhabi is similar but in reverse. Several RTA buses depart frequently from Abu Dhabi Central Station to Dubai, which can drop you off at <strong>Al Ghubaiba or Ibn Battuta terminals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/dubai-sin-filtros-que-ver-en-la-excentrica-ciudad-de-los-emiratos\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Vista al Atardecer desde el Dubai Festival City Mall\" class=\"wp-image-15700 size-full lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/675;object-position:50% 50%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02.jpg 1300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You might be interested in reading about <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/dubai-sin-filtros-que-ver-en-la-excentrica-ciudad-de-los-emiratos\/\" target=\"_self\">my time in Dubai, an unfiltered post where I tell you about the good and bad things I felt when visiting this eccentric city in the United Arab Emirates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%8F%EF%B8%8F_Donde_alojarse_en_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Where to stay in Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For independent travelers or backpackers, accommodation may be a bit more expensive than in other destinations, but there are options to suit a variety of budgets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Center \/ Corniche Area<\/strong>: This is the most convenient if you're looking to get around on foot or by public transport. It offers cheaper hotels, access to local restaurants, supermarkets, and is close to several attractions. The Hamdan Street area is a good place to find good value accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Yas Island<\/strong>: If your visit focuses on activities like Ferrari World or the F1 circuit, it may be worth staying here, although prices tend to be higher and the atmosphere is more modern, with less local life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Airbnb or private rooms<\/strong>: There are affordable options if you book ahead of time. You can often stay in quiet, well-connected residential areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4kyidBH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Villa Hostel \u2013 By Lunar<\/a>, one of the few hostels in the city. It has good prices, a great location (close to the start of the Corniche), and an atmosphere where it's easy to meet other travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi00.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi\" class=\"wp-image-15719 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi00-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_abu_dhabi00-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi Hotel (clearly not where I slept :D)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8F_Mejor_epoca_para_visitar_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>\u2600\ufe0f Best time to visit Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Both Abu Dhabi and the rest of the Emirates have a desert climate, meaning they have extremely hot summers and mild winters. The best time to visit the city is from November to March, when temperatures are relatively mild, with daytime temperatures (20\u201328\u00b0C) and cool nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is the low season, as the heat can be unbearable, with highs exceeding 40\u00b0C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%85_%C2%BFCuantos_dias_dedicarle_a_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 How many days should you spend in Abu Dhabi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In just one or two days, you can get a very good idea of \u200b\u200bwhat Abu Dhabi has to offer. If you're just passing through or coming from Dubai, a day trip will allow you to see must-sees like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and stroll along the Corniche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you like to travel without rushing, two or three full days will allow you to enjoy the city more leisurely. You can add a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, spend an afternoon on Saadiyat Island, or tour Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace, which is also open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short: you don't need a week, but you shouldn't underestimate it either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexiones_sobre_mi_visita_a_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>Final thoughts on my visit to Abu Dhabi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My time in Abu Dhabi was peaceful. Unlike what I'd discover in neighboring Dubai, this city doesn't overwhelm with a cascade of attractions or world records, but that's precisely where part of its charm lies. My favorite thing, without a doubt, was walking along the Corniche. This waterfront promenade is ideal for relaxing, watching the sunset, or simply observing local life go by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And without a doubt, the most striking highlight was visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. That majestic, silent, white structure, where a climate of peace and wonder blends. It's one of those places that leaves you speechless, not only because of its beauty, but also because of the energy it transmits. 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