The city first made a name for itself as a major pearl-diving site in the early 20th century, but that was soon overshadowed by the 1958 discovery of its rich oil reserves. In fact, it hadn’t really existed before 1761 when the Al bu Falah clan of the powerful Bani Yas tribe settled here and became Abu Dhabi’s ruling family.
Today, it’s a key political, industrial and cultural hub, which is all the more remarkable considering that 50 years ago it was a town of 40,000 without reliable electricity or running water. Nested in the Persian Gulf, Abu Dhabi stretches over some 200 islands, both natural and man-made, connected to the mainland through the Maqta, Mussafah and Sheikh Zayed bridges. And above all, it’s a perfect city break destination with plenty of thrills to be had.įly to Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates for Plus, it’s a true commercial powerhouse with a flair for culture, innovation and glam. It’s home to Rub’ al Khali, the largest uninterrupted sand mass on the planet and Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, the most Instagrammable hotel in the world, right in the middle of it. It’s rich beyond belief – where else could you casually buy 24-carat gold bars from a hotel lobby vending machine? It’s sleek and stylish, thanks in no small part to the meticulous planning of UAE founding father Sheikh Zayed and Japanese architect Katsuhiko Takahashi. The capital and largest member of the United Arab Emirates occupies a small island in the Persian Gulf and commands a strong presence. Abu Dhabi is everything you’ve seen in Fast & Furious 7 – and much, much more.
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