The Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

 is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest of the emirates in terms of area, occupying 84% of the country's total landmass. The emirate comprises 200 islands and boasts a 700 km coastline along the Arabian Gulf, with a total area of ​​67,340 square kilometers.

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is located on the Arabian Gulf coast, sharing borders with the Sultanate of Oman to the east, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and Dubai to the northeast.

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi comprises three main regions:

The Abu Dhabi region , which includes the capital city of Abu Dhabi, the seat of the President of the UAE, the Cabinet, most ministries and foreign embassies, Zayed Port, and Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The Al Ain region to the east, a highly fertile area known for its farms. To its south lies Jebel Hafeet, the highest mountain in the Emirates, rising to 1,240 meters above sea level.

The Al Dhafra region , which contains numerous forests planted to combat desertification, as well as some onshore oil fields. The region includes seven major cities: Liwa, Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi, Ruwais, Al Marfa, Sila, and Dalma Island.

The Emirate has four main bridges connecting Abu Dhabi city to the mainland: Al Maqta Bridge, Al Musaffah Bridge, Sheikh Zayed Bridge, and Sheikh Khalifa Bridge.

Abu Dhabi has become a vibrant hub for world-class sporting events such as:

• The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
• The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
• The Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The emirate boasts the world's largest concentration of leading cultural institutions, including

•  the Zayed National Museum
•  the Louvre Abu Dhabi
•  the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi is also rich in natural wonders. The famous Liwa Oasis in the south of the Emirate is home to some of the world's largest and most beautiful sand dunes, while Al Ain ( known as the Garden City ), nestled in the foothills of Jebel Hafeet, is home to numerous heritage sites.