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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Asia
Abu Dhabi works well as a base: 25 minutes from Musaffah, 9km from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Abu Dhabi is a major city located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With a population of 1,807,000, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Abu Dhabi sits in United Arab Emirates, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Dubai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abu Dhabi to your route.
Khalifa University (Arabic: جامعة خليفة) is a public research university located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was established in its current form in February 2017 by decree of UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, through the merger of three institutions: Khalifa University of Science, Technology andRead more
Research (KUSTAR), the Petroleum Institute, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. The university comprises three colleges, three research institutes, and 20 research centers covering science, engineering, and medicine.
Khalifa University is the top ranked university in the United Arab Emirates and among the leading research institutions in the Arab world. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, it is placed 177th globally and 3rd in the Arab region — ranking 11th globally for international faculty and 37th globally for academic reputation. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, it is placed 201st globally and 5th in the Arab region. Its research output is among the most cited in the region — between 2022 and 2024 the university produced 7,018 publications with a Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) of 2.21, meaning its research receives on average more than double the citations of comparable work worldwide. In 2024, 112 faculty members were included in the Stanford University–Elsevier Top 2% worldwide scientists list.
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Abu Dhabi is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Asia. The coordinates are 24.4512 latitude, 54.3970 longitude.
Abu Dhabi has a population of approximately 1,807,000 people, making it a major city in United Arab Emirates.
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cathedral
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
museum
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
landmark
Abu Dhabi's Emirati-themed waterpark on Yas Island with over 40 rides, slides, and attractions.
21 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Spectacular Abu Dhabi circuit with a hotel built over the track
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
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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