Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is situated on an island in the Persian Gulf.
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It is distinguished by its modern skyline adorned with towering skyscrapers and expansive shopping mega-centres like the Abu Dhabi and Marina malls. The magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, featuring exquisite white-marble domes, houses an immense Persian carpet and crystal chandeliers, with a capacity to accommodate 41,000 worshipers.