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.
Khor Al Maqta, the creek between the island and the mainland, is where the bridges come into the city. The Grand Mosque stands on the mainland side; the Ritz-Carlton, the Shangri-La and the Fairmont line the water; Al Qana, nearby in Rabdan, has The National Aquarium and a marina of restaurants.
Sights
The Grand Mosque, The National Aquarium, Al Qana and the Souk at Qaryat Al Beri.
Eating and drinking
Bord Eau at the Shangri-La; Li Jiang and Mijana at the Ritz-Carlton; Otoro, Tazal and Oii at Al Qana.
Staying
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr; Andaz Capital Gate nearby.
The white domes at sunset.
Our advice: book the mosque for late afternoon and have dinner at Al Qana afterwards.
Why it's on our list
- Sights
- Eating and drinking
- Staying
Location
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