Abu Dhabi Neighborhoods

List of areas to explore

1  The Corniche

The Showcase of the city. A six lane boulevard runs for miles between the sugar-white sandy beach on one side and...

2  Tourist club

This compact area near the east side of the Corniche is highly concentrated with hotels, restaurants and shopping...

3  Al Meena

At the east end of the Corniche, home to Port Zayed and the Carpet, Vegetable, Fish and Iranian Souks (shops)....

4  Breakwater

Marked by the huge U.A.E. flag as seen from the Corniche, this finger of land jutting into the Arabian Gulf is...

5  Al Khalidiya

An upscale residential and retail venue on the city side of Corniche road. It's a relatively quiet place with sleek...

6  Al Bateen

On the west side of the city, probably the most affluent area. There are low-rise villas and wide streets. It's...

7  Madinat Zayed

If gold is what you crave, this city center shopping area is your Mother Lode. The Gold Souk is located here in...

8  Mussaffah

You may see it on the map and street signs but skip it. This isolated piece of land at the bridges is a dirty,...

9  Khalifa City

This suburban "Bedroom Community" of Abu Dhabi is located on the mainland near the airport. Although quite featureless...

10  Yas Island

A few years ago just a sand spit between the mangrove flats, today it is the home to the Yas Marina Circuit, a...

11  Saadiyat Island

Another formerly vacant island, It now has a golf course and high-end residential complexes. Future plans include...

12  LuLu Island

Just offshore from the Corniche, this artificial island was recently developed into a popular day-trip destination....

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