Now off to Abu Dhabi!

Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Arguably Abu Dhabi's most famous landmark, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is on the Lonely Planet list and for good reason. There's no entrance fees or anything, you just need to wear respectful clothing. You can see 82 domes, over a thousand columns and 24-carat gold chandeliers and the world's largest handmade carpet.

Run with racecars (sort of)

Lace up your trainers and run (or cycle) around the same track that F1 cars go around. Yas Marina Circuit has weekly events where you can enjoy free fitness sessions and of course enjoy the world-famous track at your own pace!

Live like the old days at Heritage Village

Ever wondered what the UAE was before skyscrapers, technology and whatnot? The Heritage Village gives visitors a glimpse of what life in the UAE was. Know more about the UAE's pearl-diving past, arts and crafts and living in tents without spending a single dirham.

Watch the city go by at the Corniche

The same as Dubai's "sit down in the beach and contemplate" activity, people-watching along Abu Dhabi Corniche is not as boring as it sounds like. You've got the urban capital on one side and the endless water on the other. What's not to like?

Watch a free movie OR listen to live music

It's not just Dubai that has free movie, the Capital has it too. There are free film screenings at Manarat Al Saadiyat which show Hollywood classics and thought-provoking Indian flicks. Not your scene? There are a couple of great open mics around Abu Dhabi such as Rooftop Rhythms and GoPlayTheWorld where you can enjoy anything from music, poetry, dance and stand-up comedy.

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