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Abu Dhabi is both the capital and Federal capital of the United Arab Emirates, and is the largest of the seven emirates. This second most populous city of the UAE lies on a T-shaped island, with its futuristic skyscrapers rising from the desert coast of the Persian Gulf. Abu Dhabi comprises of international luxurious hotels, never-ending shopping malls, extensive entertainment and leisure facilities, along beautiful green streets and parks. To boost the tourism industry, fancy hotels and entertainment facilities have been constructed all over Abu Dhabi. The latest installment is a branch of France’s Louvre Museum on the attractive Saadiyat Island. This extraordinary oil exporting island has been transformed into a luxury resort with art centres and shopping malls.

Year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle await every guest in Abu Dhabi. Such idyllic setting cuddles this emirate known around the world for its massive oil reserves and majestic mosques with towering minarets.The city’s origin reflects its true prestige, as it was a major hub for the pearl industry, before it had discovered its rich reserves of oil. There is a stretch of traditional wooden dhows along the harbour, which were not just used for fishing but also for pearl diving.

Abu Dhabi is one of the most prosperous and rapidly developing cities in the world, with an impressive population of 1.45 million (2008). In just over half a century it has become a major centre for tourism, as well as transforming from a small Bedouin village into a thriving investment enterprise. The economy of Abu Dhabi is largely based upon the revenue generated from natural resources. Petroleum and natural gas play a vital role, although some other sectors are also emerging in order to support the city’s economy due to the global depreciation of fossil fuels.

Traditional hospitality and the highest standards of modern-day luxury and service come together in Abu Dhabi to offer guests an unmatched accommodation experience, wherever their stay. From luxurious seven-star hotels and stunning beach and desert resorts to affordable international hotel chains, the emirate has a extensive variety of accommodation options to make visitors feel right at home while still getting away from it all.  Abu Dhabi prides itself on being able to meet the accommodation needs of holiday seekers and business travelers alike, so whether you are looking to be spoiled in the lap of luxury or for a convenient place to stay, you will find something to suit your every need.

Abu Dhabi has many superb modern shopping centres offering exceptionally good value on both regional specialties and top international brands. Its spacious air conditioned malls feature a wide selection of retail outlets complemented by food courts and entertainment facilities. The world’s best known brands are all available and, thanks to Abu Dhabi’s status as a tax free economy, are typically priced much more competitively than in other major cities.  Traditional and sophisticated, Abu Dhabi's shopping venues and locales echo the emirate's nature.

The places for Shopping in Abu Dhabi are the famous Old Souk; Al Nasr Street; Zayed, the Second; Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Khalifa. These places have big modern air-conditioned shopping plazas selling everything from gold to antique jewelry, electronics gadgets to cars, designer clothes and giftware, toiletries to cosmetics and antiques to souvenirs in elegantly designed designer boutiques.

There are over 18 shopping malls like Abu Dhabi Mall, Marina Mall, Al Muhairy Centre, Al Raha Mall, Khalidiyah Mall,  Madinat Zayed Shopping & Gold Centre among the few trendy malls and among these the two of Abu Dhabi's biggest shopping malls are Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall. The Abu Dhabi Mall, located near the Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers, has over 220 stores. The mall also features over 40 food outlets, a six screen cinema and the Abu Dhabi Co-op hypermarket. The mall’s Dune City Entertainment Centre and Bowling City are a welcome break for young shoppers and their parents.