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Abu Dhabi is a truly remarkable destination , not only known for its spectacular scenery and many natural islands but for its fast evolution into an international business and trading hub of the first order .
The capital of the United Arab Emirates ’ economy stands firm on pillars such as oil and gas , tourism and culture , education , media , financial services , and telecommunication services , all of which have made the city a hub of connectivity and creativity .
Abu Dhabi is located at the heart of the Middle East and the crossroads of Europe , Asia and Africa . It is the largest UAE emirate , accounting for 84 % of the national territory . The emirate has 200 islands and a long coastline stretching 700km .
Abu Dhabi is a global business hub and one of the Arab world ’ s largest and wealthiest economies .
More than 1.48m people across 200 nationalities call Abu Dhabi home and the emirate welcomes over 11 million tourists each year .
The UAE ’ s tourism revenues surpassed US $ 5bn in the first half of this year . Numbers of hotel guests rose 42 % year on year to 12 million , and the expectation is for a strong tourism recovery in the upcoming winter season .
The capital city is also renowned for its Arabian hospitality and its ability to immerse guests in nature with amazing beaches , wild dolphins , vast mangrove forests . Add to this the rich Emirati heritage and fascinating destinations including the Oasis City of Al Ain , and the camel-rearing capital of Liwa .
International acknowledgement of Abu Dhabi ’ s attractions includes it being named the Safest City in the World by Numbeo ’ s Safety Index 2022 , the Global Leader for Entrepreneurship 2022 by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report and the Regional Leader for Liveability by the Liveability Index 2022 issued by Economist Intelligence .
In addition , Abu Dhabi was hailed as the Smartest City in the MENA region by IMD Smart City Index 2021 and placed first regionally in Innovation by the Global Innovation Index 2021 .
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