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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
One of the world's largest mosques, featuring 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.
9 km · about 15 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi works well as a base: 25 minutes from Musaffah, 9km from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Abu Dhabi is in United Arab Emirates, with about 1.8 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Musaffah, about 13 km away.
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What is there to see near Abu Dhabi?
Within an hour or so of Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (9 km), Louvre Abu Dhabi (9 km), Yas Waterworld (21 km), Yas Marina Circuit (21 km).
Are there any good drives near Abu Dhabi?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, about 13 km from Musaffah.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,807,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Abu Dhabi
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 24.4512, 54.3970
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Worth the detour from Abu Dhabi
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Louvre Abu Dhabi
A stunning museum designed by Jean Nouvel with a perforated dome creating a rain of light, housing a universal collection of art and civilization.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Yas Waterworld
Abu Dhabi's Emirati-themed waterpark on Yas Island with over 40 rides, slides, and attractions.
21 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Yas Marina Circuit
Spectacular Abu Dhabi circuit with a hotel built over the track
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
World's first Ferrari-branded theme park on Yas Island featuring the fastest roller coaster on the planet.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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