The emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that compose the United Arab Emirates. It is located in the oil-rich and strategic Arabian Gulf region.

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is composed of three major regions: The Abu Dhabi region includes the city of Abu Dhabi. It is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is located on an island less than a quarter-kilometer from the mainland and is joined to the mainland by the Maqta and Musaffah Bridges. It is the headquarter of the President of the state, the Cabinet, most of the ministries, the federal institutions,oreign embassies , broadcasting and TV stations , Zayed Port , Abu Dhabi International Airport and most of the oil companies. It also boasts a remarkable corniche, with its public parks and fountains.

The 2nd region is The Eastern Region and its capital is Al Ain city. This region is very fertile and rich in greenery, with plenty of farms and public parks. It is also very rich in ground water, with numerous artesian wells. The most attractive land marks in this region are Ain Al Fayda parks, the Hafit Mountain, the Heili leisure land, the Zoo and Al Ain Museum .The most admired cultural features of Al Ain city are the United Arab Emirates University and Al Ain Airport.

The 3rd region is The Western Region and its capital is Zayed city. It has a wide stretch of grown forests to combat the desert climate. The grown forest area is about 100,000 hectares, including about 20 million green trees. Some on-shore oil fields are located in this region. The biggest oil refinery in the country is located in this region at Al Ruwais city. A number of islands are part of Abu Dhabi Emirate; the most important of which are Das island, Mubraz Island, Zirku Island and Arzana Island. These Islands constitute the main off-shore oil fields. Other islands include Delma, Al Sadiyat and Abu El Abyaadh.

As one of the world's most modern capital cities, Abu Dhabi prides itself in having a beautiful corniche, skyscrapers, beautiful mosques and magnificent fountains. The most striking feature is the lush greenery everywhere and the very impressive entrance to the city. The old fort in Diwan Amiri has been restored to its original glory and is now a center for academic research. Open "souqs" have much to offer - fruit, oriental spices, rich colored fabrics and the prized Persian rugs, together with traditional and modern jewelry. Abu Dhabi, also Mina Zayed, city in north central United Arab Emirates, situated along the Arabian Gulf. The island port of Abu Dhabi is the centre of finance, transport, and communications for a rich petroleum-producing region.

It is the site of an international airport and an artificial deep-water port at Mina Zayed. Urban development projects have been important in relieving a housing shortage caused by rapid growth since the late 1960s. The main thoroughfare is the 7-kilometre (4-mile) long Corniche-a landscaped, seafront promenade. Abu Dhabi is the site of a research institute and a large sports centre. The settlement was founded in the 1760s and in 1795 became the seat of rulers of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The town had only local significance until the discovery of vast oil reserves in the area in the late 1950s and early 1960s. In 1971 the city was made the federal capital of the newly formed United Arab Emirates. It is also the capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi has over twenty public parks together with hundreds of miles of well-laid roads. Not only are the parks and gardens pleasant places in which to escape from the rush of the city or the barren isolation of the desert, but they are also havens for wildlife. One of the largest of its kind in Arabia and gateway to the Rub Al Khali or Empty Quarter. Here one can see both the old town of Liwa and the new town of Medinat Zayed.