The capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi attracts less attention than its neighbor, the glitzy city and booming Dubai. However, Abu Dhabi is actually richer than Dubai and has closely monitored its growth, focusing on arts and heritage preservation in the city. The latter has a similar plot streets in Manhattan, with wide avenues and many green open spaces. Like Dubai, Abu Dhabi has its share of beaches, gold souks and international restaurants. Abu Dhabi is an ideal place to enjoy the sun in winter. With its golden beaches, water parks and trips to the desert, the emirate is now well established as a tourist destination.













