Lonely PlanetOct 13Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: Which City Should You Visit in the UAE?Just how different are Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Two writers go head-to-head to try and convince you to choose their beloved destination.place for dog-rearing17 things in this storySaadiyat Cultural DistrictNeighborhoodwill showcase largest cluster of cultural structuresLouvre Abu DhabiMuseumbreathtaking with palm-frond-inspired interiorQasr Al SarabHoteldesert resort with coffee-drinking hospitalitySheikh Zayed Grand MosquePlace of worshipmasterpiece of contemporary Islamic designCapital GateHotelbuilding with the world’s greatest tiltMasdar CitySuburbbuilt with recycled materials, focused on energy efficiencyYas IslandNeighborhoodisland dedicated to high-adrenaline funFerrari WorldTheme parkworld’s fastest roller coasterCornicheSightstroll along the waterfrontArabian Saluki CentreSightplace for dog-rearingFalcon HospitalSightplace for bird-husbandryLiwa OasisAttractionsand dune for storytellingElsewhereDubai CreekSightDubai, United Arab Emirateswhere the city began, along the creekBur DubaiNeighborhoodDubai, United Arab EmiratesThe name is a reference to the traditional separation of the area from Deira by the creek.Global VillageSightDubai, United Arab Emiratesdeliciously kitschy turbocharged amusement parkFrying Pan AdventuresPlaceDubai, United Arab Emiratesoffers walking tours with focus on immigrant culturesDeiraNeighborhoodDubai, United Arab EmiratesRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →