Abu Dhabi South-West Region (Self Guided), Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is home to a number of well-maintained parks and gardens, equally great for recreation, fun, and amusement. The city is also home to the most expensive hotel ever built, which clearly reflects the magnificence and luxury of the UAE capital.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Abu Dhabi

Guide Name: Abu Dhabi South-West Region
Guide Location: United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi (See other walking tours in Abu Dhabi)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
Author: leticia
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

The Emirates Palace Hotel
Bainunah Roundabout Fountain
Sultan Bin Yousef Mosque
Abu Bakr Al Siddique Mosque
Khalidiya Garden

1) The Emirates Palace Hotel (must see)

No tourist to Abu Dhabi returns without visiting the iconic five star luxury Emirates Palace Hotel. This hotel exquisitely combines the latest technology with the regal Arabian splendor.

Emirates Palace is located on 1.3 km of private beach and surrounded by 85 hectares of gardens, with 114 domes that are 80 meters high. It is situated close to many popular local attractions such as Marina shopping mall, diplomatic and business areas; also at a 30 minute drive from Abu Dhabi airport and 1.5 hours drive from Dubai airport.

With a kids zone, an energy zone, the mystical Anantara Spa and water sports, such as windsurfing, snorkeling and sailing, this is the place to be in. Enjoy yourself at the West Pool along with your family indulging in exhilarating water adventure. Or simply relax and rejuvenate at the East Pool where you will encounter absolute serenity and stillness. Walk through the pristine sands of the beach or take a leisure dip into one of the two extravagant pools, enjoy flexing your muscles at any of the two well equipped gyms or play an energetic game of tennis at the floodlit tennis courts.

Stay at the Emirates Palace Hotel and you will find yourself discovering exciting possibilities each moment.

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

2) Bainunah Roundabout Fountain

The Bainunah Roundabout Fountain is located near the pleasant Zalamat Garden, on the Bainunah Roundabout. The fountain is both beautiful and miraculous, as it blends perfectly with the surrounding area. The Al Bateen Mosque is also located next to the fountain.

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3) Sultan Bin Yousef Mosque

The Sultan Bin Yousef Mosque is located behind the Bateen Mall, near the Secondary School for Girls in Abu Dhabi. The mosque was named in honor of Sultan Bin Yousef and features two beautiful green domes.

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4) Abu Bakr Al Siddique Mosque

The Abu Bakr Al Siddique Mosque is situated on Al Falah street, near the Al Khalidiyah School in Abu Dhabi. This local place of worship is not as big as some other city’s mosques, yet it does represent a splendid example of Islamic architecture.

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5) Khalidiya Garden

Khalidiya Garden is one of the most popular parks in Abu Dhabi. Located in Al Khalidiya neighborhood, the park features beautiful palms and is a perfect place for recreation and leisure. Locals and tourists, children and adults, will all find something to enjoy at Khalidiya Garden.

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