Top Things to Do in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from a Cruise Ship - Created by BoostVacations.com Staff

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ( Arabic: جامع الشيخ زايد الكبير‎) is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and is considered to be the key for worship in the country.

The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the world's foremost falcon welfare institution, and the first of its kind. It opened on 3 October 1999, as an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency, since when it has been directed by German veterinary surgeon Dr Margit Gabriele Müller and has become one of the largest avian hospitals.

The Yas Marina Circuit (حلبة مرسى ياس) is the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke, and is situated on Yas Island, about 30 minutes from the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Yas Marina is the second Formula One track in the Middle East, with the first being in Bahrain.

The costs to build the hotel were 3.9 billion GBP or 11.02 billion AED or about 6 billion USD. The Emirates Palace occupies 850,000m² of floor space. Underground parking allows housing for 2,500 vehicles. There are two swimming pools and spas. The hotel has its own marina and helipad.

Saadiyat Island is a large, low lying island 500 metres (1,600 ft) off the coast of Abu Dhabi island in the UAE, and is currently under development. A mixed commercial, residential, and leisure project is currently under construction on the island, expected to be completed in 2020.

Also known as the 'white fort' (erroneously so, it was never white until the 1976-1983 renovations when it acquired a bright white painted concrete render) or 'old fort', it started out as a round watchtower defending the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island in ca. 1761.

The Corniche (or Corniche Road) is located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It forms a sweeping curve on the western side of the main Abu Dhabi island and is replete with cycle paths, fountains and park areas.

The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship is a European Tour golf tournament that was staged for the first time in January 2006. It is played at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Welcome to Yas Waterworld, the most exciting water park in Abu Dhabi. The 15-hectare family water theme park features 43 rides, slides and attractions, making it the perfect destination for thrills, excitement and family fun.

The Caracal pistol is a series of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Caracal International L.L.C. a subsidiary of Tawazun Holding from the United Arab Emirates. Newly arrived on a competitive market, the Caracal pistol series are the first pistols made in the United Arab Emirates.

Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Zayed Sports City is the leading destination for sports and entertainment in the UAE.

Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat, the first beach club on the island of Saadiyat: Abu Dhabi, a celebration of fine living, culture, wellbeing and health, set at the heart of the UAE's thriving capital city, beach, pool, spa, dining;

Dubai Zoo ( Arabic: ‎حديقة حيوان دبي) is a 1.5-hectare (3.7-acre) located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was originally built in 1967 by a Dubai resident when H. H. Sheikh Rashid bin Maktoum, the late Ruler of Dubai, permitted Otto J. Bulart to build a zoo on a two hectare plot in Jumeirah.

Emirates Park Zoo's today is pleased to announce its first mobile application for Apple's iOS platform: the Emirates Park Zoo app for iPhone and...

Ferrari World is a Ferrari themed amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The central park is situated under a 200,000 m 2 (2,152,782 sq ft) roof making it the largest indoor amusement park in the world. Ferrari World officially opened on 4 November 2010.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the largest indoor and first Ferrari theme park, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, with over 20 attractions.

The Emirates National Auto Museum is located about one hour drive south of Abu Dhabi, on the E65 road to Liwa Oasis . It houses the private collection of Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan with approximately 200 exhibition items. Signs on the highway to the museum are easy to follow admission cost is AED50 for adults.

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (commonly abbreviated ADNEC) is an exhibition centre in Abu Dhabi. It was opened by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates on February 18, 2007. The venue is the largest exhibition centre in the Middle East with 73,000sqm of indoor event space.

St Andrew's Church in Abu Dhabi in the UAE is a member of the Worldwide Anglican Communion and part of the Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf (www.cypgulf.org). St Andrew's operates a large community centre that serves not only the Christian community in Abu Dhabi but also many others groups and interests.