Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest of the seven emirates. Surrounded by beautiful mangroves, which play host to diverse bird life, turquoise oceans and an intricate collection of waterways, the nation's capital sits just off the mainland on an island in the Arabian Gulf. It can lay claim to some truly spectacular natural and man-made scenery. Beneath white-marble domes, the vast Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is breathtakingly beautiful, or you can wander along the city's corniche with its sandy white beaches and landscaped gardens and for some fast-paced action, the F1 Grand Prix circuit and Ferrari World are not to be missed. For those looking for cultural enrichment, a visit to the architectural masterpiece, The Louvre Abu Dhabi will not disappoint.