Cultural

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

The UAE's capital, calmer than Dubai and serious about culture, from marble mosques to museums to a Formula 1 circuit.

Stories

Behind the Wheel at Yas Marina

Most people watch Formula 1 at Yas Marina. I got to drive a formula car on the actual circuit, the same tarmac where the season finale is raced. For a lifelong F1 fan, it was pure exhilaration. Thrilling, glamorous, and every bit the dream I'd built up watching races on TV.

Highlights

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Yas Marina Circuit
Ferrari World
Saadiyat Cultural District