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The “rain of light” falling through the dome at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Beyond Dubai · about 64 minutes by train

Abu Dhabi: Our Favourites

The capital by train: the Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan and coffee at Emirates Palace.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Abu Dhabi: the back story

    Abu Dhabi·In depth

    The capital, an hour by train: the Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan.

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What to see

  1. Book an access pass

    The Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi·Mosque

    Abu Dhabi’s great white mosque, open to visitors who book ahead.

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  2. The “rain of light”

    Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Saadiyat Island·Museum

    Jean Nouvel’s museum under a floating dome on Saadiyat Island.

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  3. Halls and library

    Qasr Al Watan

    Abu Dhabi·Palace and museum

    Grand halls, a library and collections open to visitors.

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Where to eat

  1. The gold-flaked cappuccino

    Le Café, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

    Abu Dhabi·Café

    The palace café known for its gold-flaked Palace Cappuccino.

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Getting there

  1. About 64 minutes

    Etihad Rail to Abu Dhabi

    Jumeirah Golf Estates·Train

    From Dubai Station at Jumeirah Golf Estates to Abu Dhabi Station.

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