The most acclaimed restaurant in Abu Dhabi — Chef Himanshu Saini's extraordinary modern Indian tasting menu has been transforming perceptions of Indian fine dining globally.
One of the world's great palace hotels — 1.3km of private beach, gold-leaf everything, and a lobby so vast it has its own microclimate. The camel milk cappuccino is a rite of passage.
One of the world's largest and most beautiful mosques — 82 domes, 1,000 columns, the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and 24-carat gold chandeliers. Open to non-Muslims.
🌟 Hodophs insider tipVisit just before sunset when the light on the white marble is extraordinary, then stay for the evening when the mosque is illuminated. Dress modestly — abayas are provided free at the entrance for women. The reflective pool at dusk mirrors the entire mosque perfectly.
Attraction
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Jean Nouvel's extraordinary museum beneath a perforated steel dome — universal art history from antiquity to modernity in a genuinely world-class collection on Saadiyat Island waterfront.