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Welcome to Abu Dhabi, one of 7 United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Uniteid Emirates. The names of the 7 Emirates are: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Um Al Quwain.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the 7 Emirates. It sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. The population is around 613,000 and in size of geography is the largest of the Emirates.

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Entrance for the show room of the future city of Saadiyat, a new planed city in Abu Dhabi.

Model of the city

Futurristic Buildings - Zayed Natural Museum

Saadiyat translates to "Happiness Island"

If they build all this it may be worth returning one day

Table model

Restaurant at the Model Information center

This was the inside of the Men's restroom at the center

Another photo of the Men's restroom with a Prayer Room.

The residences built have air conditioning naturally with the towers above the homes.

New Airport under construction in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Headquarters Building

23 stories and has a 372 foot diameter at mid building. Widest point is 102 feet wide and tapers to the edges. Narrows to 75 feet at the narrowest point.

Almost looks like a Ferris Wheel

Free flowing bridge design

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Mosque sits on 30 acres exclusively of the parking areas.

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