Abu Dhabi (Tapa dura)

Created in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi, this book features original photography by

local photographer Natalie Lines, who specializes in hospitality, food, travel, and lifestyle. Author Myrna Ayad also previously

wrote the famous Dubai Wonder.

The list of sites, experiences, and attractions available in Abu Dhabi reads like a traveler's ultimate itinerary, all offered in a single

location. The capital of the United Arab Emirates has it all, from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. There is even

the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Nothing is too big or too bold here. Accompanying the imposing skyscrapers and luxury hotels of

Abu Dhabi are spaces that speak to the traditions and values of the UAE. There are the charming souks trading wares of old

alongside exotic spices. There is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a breathtaking structure that is a beacon for the Islamic

world. Then Al Ain, on the outskirts of the city, which allows visitors to take a step back in time—before the towers and the

malls, before the resorts and the amusement parks. Whether it is the flash, the heritage, or both that draw you to Abu Dhabi, it is

certain that the emirate will not disappoint.