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Abu Dhabi

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Masdar City

The world’s first zero carbon city is currently meeting less than 1% occupancy.

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(Flickr/Román Emin)

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

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Aerial view of Ferrari World

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Ferrari World

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

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Kings and pirates never saw this coming

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World's First Gold-Dispensing ATM

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

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(Flickr / le1parrain)

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Yas Island Hotel

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

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Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital

The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.

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(Flickr/Pedronet)

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Emirates National Auto Museum

The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.

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HAMAD as seen from space (Ashok's Blog)

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Hamad in the Sand

Billionaire's mark on the earth.

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