Abu Dhabi Attractions

Abu Dhabi was first inhabited in 1760 when the Bani Yas (a nomadic tribe) discovered water on the Island of Abu Dhabi and constructed their first town. Abu Dhabi remained a small fishing village until oil was discovered. The transformation from small village to modern city was made possible by the large amount of revenues from oil. Abu Dhabi is a vibrant city with an impressive skyline, parks and gardens, luxury hotels, palatial villas and beaches.

As the Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is the center of government and business life in the UAE. All the embassies, most of the oil company headquarters and the parliamentary buildings are located in Abu Dhabi.