racetrack
Yas Marina Circuit
Spectacular Abu Dhabi circuit with a hotel built over the track
12 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi
Shakhbout City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Shakhbout City
Shakhbout City works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bani Yas City, 17km from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Shakhbout City is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with about 6,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bani Yas City, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Shakhbout City?
Within an hour or so of Shakhbout City: Yas Marina Circuit (12 km), Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (13 km), Yas Waterworld (14 km), Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Shakhbout City?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Shakhbout City?
Shakhbout City is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, about 6 km from Bani Yas City.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,515
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Abu Dhabi
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 24.3673, 54.6372
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Worth the detour from Shakhbout City
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
World's first Ferrari-branded theme park on Yas Island featuring the fastest roller coaster on the planet.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Yas Waterworld
Abu Dhabi's Emirati-themed waterpark on Yas Island with over 40 rides, slides, and attractions.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
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.
17 km · about 20 min 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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