The best things to do in Abu Dhabi include awe-inspiring and ultramodern attractions that you can only find in one of the richest cities on the planet. These diverse attractions range from the UAE's largest mosque, with its impressive architectural and interior features, to the world's fastest indoor rollercoaster.

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. Its focus on oil exports and commerce is reflected by the skyline’s modern towers and shopping megacenters such as Abu Dhabi and Marina malls. Beneath white-marble domes, the vast Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque features an immense Persian carpet, crystal chandeliers and capacity for 41,000 worshipers