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The Top Free 3 Attractions in Abu Dhabi

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Carla Walter
The Top Free 3 Attractions in Abu Dhabi

Although Abu Dhabi is known for being a costing city; There are dozens of free things to do in Abu Dhabi and a number of tourist attractions a visitor can visit with free admission.


1. The Grand Mosque of Zayed


It is the first and most renowned attraction of Abu Dhabi; The Grand Mosque. Since its foundation in 2007; The mosque used to be a symbol of the city which attracts thousands of visitors monthly who insist to top it on their Abu Dhabi day tour lists.

The Grand Mosque took 10 years to be completed (1997-2007) costing +500 USD million. It is meant to be the biggest mosque in UAE targeted to commemorate the name of UAE founder: Sheikh Zayed Al-Nahiyyan,

The used technique in mosque construction and its very fine decoration made it looks like a real architectural pearl, especially with the white marble and gilded columns everywhere in addition to its domed roof.

The used materials in mosque building were brought from everywhere around the world symbolizing to be global unification and coexistence symbol.

The mosque is free-entry and opens on daily basis from 0800 am to 1000 pm with free guiding tours at certain times around the day.


2. The Heritage Village


Just like an open museum gathers the authenticity of ancient Abu Dhabi and the modern city; The heritage village stands in the heart of Abu Dhabi city showcasing the old part of the town on a side in which a visitor could find the tents where the original inhabitants used to live in as their houses besides watching some of the simple old crafts and old pieces as well which was used in the daily-life of bedouin people.

This part of the village allows its visitors to see the lifestyle and everyday life of the original people of Abu Dhabi; What they used to eat, what crafts or jobs they used to work at for livelihood,

Besides; There is a section for the local food of Abu Dhabi`s original inhabitants.



3. Cornish Abu Dhabi


One more ideal free escape for the afternoon time in Abu Dhabi is the cornish coast where visitors could enjoy free air coming over the gulf coast. Cornish Abu Dhabi has a lot of cafes and restaurants which provide food, snacks drinks which make it an ideal attraction for Abu Dhabi layover travelers who have limited time in the town and looking for a quiet relaxing place for dinner and refreshments.

Cornish also is provided with GYM tools for the sportsmen and visitors besides a long walk-side. Moreover; a number of comfortable seats over the gulf sea.

Cornish Abu Dhabi is 8 KM long and surely it is open 24/7 for no fees needed.

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