Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is the 2nd most populous city after Dubai.
As of 2008, approximately 1,000,000 people reside in Abu Dhabi amongst which almost 80% are expatriates.
It is situated on a T-shaped island extending into the Persian Gulf from the central western coast.
Its weather is hot and humid from April to September and cooler from November to March. Occasional sandstorms occur in the region which reduces visibility.
In terms of the Gross Domestic Product, Abu Dhabi is the wealthiest emirate in the UAE. It’s very well-known as one of the world’s largest producers of oil which is a major source of economy for the city.
From some years however, the government has attempted to diversify the system by investing in the financial services and tourism industry.
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