Mosques, museums, and a desert night I’ll never forget.
Abu Dhabi has this stillness to it — but it doesn’t mean it’s boring. I got to explore cultural gems, slide into the sand in a drift car, and end the day sipping tea under the stars. Some spots were grand and moving. Others? A little underwhelming.
🔥 My Forever Favourites:
🏜️ Desert Safari with BBQ and Cultural Show
Drift cars, dune bashing, and then dinner under the stars while watching performances — felt like stepping into a movie. One of those “so this is really happening” moments.
🕌 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The most serene place I’ve ever stepped into. It’s the kind of beauty that makes you whisper without being told to. Also, if I ever get rich — this is my dream home vibe.
🌊 SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
The best SeaWorld I’ve been to — both visually and by scale. Clean design, expansive layout. Can skip the other theme parks — small, indoor, and honestly… a bit meh.
🖼️ Louvre Abu Dhabi
I’ve been to the one in Paris, but this one? Sitting on the water, soaking in that soft light — it’s a mood. A beautiful space to just wander, alone or with your thoughts.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Some cities make you want to rush. Abu Dhabi made me pause. Whether I was floating through the Louvre or flying across dunes, everything had space to breathe. And that kind of space? Rare.
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