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Abu Dhabi is the capital of the emirate of the same name and of the United Arab Emirates, an association of seven emirates. The city is located in the Persian Gulf on a 70-square-kilometer island connected to the mainland by three bridges. The rapid growth of Abu Dhabi has resulted in the metropolis becoming one of the most modern cities in the world. A skyline of futuristic-looking buildings with Arabic style elements characterizes the...
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