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Neighbourhood guide
Khor Al Maqta and the Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque, the Ritz-Carlton, the Shangri-La and its souk, and Al Qana’s aquarium.
Neighbourhood guide · Abu Dhabi
Khor Al Maqta, the Grand Mosque and the creek
The Grand Mosque, the Ritz-Carlton and the Shangri-La on the water, the Souk at Qaryat Al Beri and Al Qana.
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What to see and do
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Book an access pass
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The great white mosque by the creek, open to visitors who book an online access pass in advance.
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On the creek at Al Qana
The National Aquarium
The national aquarium at Al Qana, on the water opposite the Grand Mosque.
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Across from the mosque
Al Qana
The waterfront of restaurants and a 106-berth marina on the creek, close to the Grand Mosque.
Where to eat
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Bib Gourmand · Japanese
Otoro
A relaxed Japanese kitchen at Al Qana, beside The National Aquarium; a Bib Gourmand.
Al Qana Marina South, Al Maqta StreetExplore View on map
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French, by the creek
Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard
Nicolas Isnard’s French classics and travel dishes at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri.
Level 3, Shangri-La Qaryat Al BeriExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand · weekend breakfast
Tazal
European and Arabic cooking at Al Qana, a very good weekend breakfast; a Bib Gourmand.
Al Qana Marina South, Al Maqta StreetExplore View on map
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Breakfast by the aquarium
Oii
A light, airy all-day spot next to The National Aquarium, with a shaded terrace.
Shopping
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On the creek
The Souk at Qaryat Al Beri
A modern souk of shops and restaurants along the water, joined to the Shangri-La.
Where to stay
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Facing the Grand Mosque
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
A waterfront resort facing the Grand Mosque, with Li Jiang, Mijana and the ESPA spa.
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Bord Eau and the souk
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
On the creek beside the Souk Qaryat Al Beri, with Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard and CHI, The Spa.
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On Abu Dhabi Creek
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
A beach resort on Abu Dhabi Creek, across from the Grand Mosque.
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In the leaning tower
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
A hotel inside Capital Gate, the tower that leans by design, beside ADNEC.
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