Abu Dhabi is the federal capital and combines government institutions, landscaped avenues, islands, beaches, cultural districts, and major architectural landmarks. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is among the city's most recognizable sites, celebrated for its scale, white marble, domes, courtyards, and Islamic decorative arts.
The emirate also includes museums, mangrove environments, desert landscapes, heritage sites, and the historic oasis city of Al Ain. This mixture gives Abu Dhabi a character that balances national institutions, culture, nature, and modern urban development.
