Fun facts about Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi means 'Father of Gazelle' in Arabic.
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai.
From the “History” section
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The pearl diving business was a key industry in Abu Dhabi before the discovery of oil.
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai.
From the “History” section
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Abu Dhabi has the world's largest population of Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphins in its Gulf waters.
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai.
From the “Geography” section
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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque can safely contain approximately 41,000 people.
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Abu Dhabi ranks as the 67th most expensive city in the world.
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai.
From the “Demographics” section
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