Abu Dhabi is an industrious city with a gorgeous waterside location. Being the modern city and bustling centre, it is today, it features many facets that you can experience in a single day.

1) Morning at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Often considered the most popular attraction in all of Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the 8 largest mosques in the entire world. The mosque is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. onwards and is the perfect location to start off your day in Abu Dhabi.

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2) Afternoon and Lunch at Ferrari World

The afternoon can be the time for some family fun at Ferrari World, a theme park that is home to an assortment of rides and attractions including the world’s fastest rollercoaster. You can also grab lunch at any of the food outlets present here.

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3) A quick stop at Yas Viceroy

While the Yas Viceroy is a hotel, the reason to step in here is to check out its neighbouring racing circuit that is the Yas Marina Circuit. From here you can take a peek at the track and check out a race before you head over.

4) Evening Coffee at the Emirates Palace

Sit down to have a coffee at Le Café in the Emirates Palace, the perfect way to wrap up your day before you check into one of the resorts in Abu Dhabi to rest up, such as the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara for example.

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Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+