Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is situated on an island and several smaller islands in the Persian Gulf. It's the country's second most populous city, home to about 1.5 million people. Renowned for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel, it also attracts art lovers from around the world with the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The climate is hot, with temperatures exceeding 40 °C. The best time to visit is winter, when the weather is somewhat milder.
