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Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
On the Breakwater, beside the big flagpole, is the charming Abu Dhabi Heritage Village. After renovations, it's now one of the most interesting in the UAE. Set in lush gardens with trickling fountains, it's a lovely place to spend a morning, before it gets too steamy.
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Cultural Foundation
The vibrant Cultural Foundation is Abu Dhabi's artistic and cultural centre with a regular programme of live theatre, classical music, ballet, local poetry, music and dance, art and photography exhibitions, and screenings of world cinema. It's situated in the centre of the city in a modern Islamic-inspired building, with elegant arches and intricately decorated tiled passageways.
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Emirates Palace
You don't have to check in to Abu Dhabi's extravagant Emirates Palace to check it out, and unlike Dubai's Burj al- Arab, you're not required to make a booking or spend your dirhams to take a peak. The hotel is so colossal - over 400 rooms and suites, 114 domes, a 2.5 km walk around its perimeter - it's hardly going to get crowded.
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Qasr al-Husn
Once home to the ruling Al-Nahyan family, this splendid, white palace fort, built in 1761, is Abu Dhabi's oldest building. This is from where Abu Dhabi was governed from the 18th century until 1966. Not officially open to the public, the palace will soon be undergoing restoration to return it to its original state - until work begins you can call the Cultural Foundation to arrange an informal tour.
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Women's Handicraft Centre
If you have an interest in traditional crafts, the government-run Women's Handicraft Centre, in the Women's Union building, is definitely worth an hour of your time. Start with the displays of traditional weaving, costumes, textiles, camel bags and crafts in the Exhibition Hall; there are some products for sale in a small shop here.
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