Abu Dhabi has around 20 small to medium sized parks and gardens, chief among them are Al Mushrif, Al Khalidiya and Capital Garden.

Sheikh Khalifa Park is a major landmark of the city. It offers a harmonious blend of Islamic and Arabic architecture. Visitors can enjoy various water-bodies like fountains, lakes and canals spread throughout the park.

Al Ain Zoo, which is located around 400 hectares of land, has some exotic animal species on display. Arabian Oryx and Gazelles can be seen in large numbers besides Giant tortoises can be viewed here too.

Hili Fun City is a modern suburb containing a theme park. It has wild rides, restaurants and shops. An ice rink is also adjacent to the city.

Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall are two of Abu Dhabi’s biggest shopping malls attracting visitors throughout the world. Traditional Souks or markets offer opportunity for antique shopping.

For outdoor activities, the vast sand dunes surrounding the city offer off-road driving.           

Bastakiya District is an attraction in Old Dubai which houses many buildings reconstructed in traditional ways. There are plenty of delightful art galleries and cafes to explore ...

The city contains numerous ‘souqs’ or markets for various types of shopping.

Notable among these is The "Blue Souq"