At 122m, this giant flagpole was the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world when it was constructed in 2001. It lost its title to the Raghadan Flagpole in Jordan in 2004 and is now a long way short of the world's tallest. You're not here to admire flagpole one-upmanship though; the promenade beneath the pole offers one of the best photo opportunities in Abu Dhabi for an uninterrupted view of the skyline.


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1. Abu Dhabi Heritage Village

0.14 MILES

Although looking a bit worn and tired, this reconstructed village is one of the few places to get an insight into the pre-oil era of the United Arab…

2. Marina Eye

0.59 MILES

This observation big wheel sits rather incongruously in the Marina Mall car park but with its capsules reaching up to 60m at its highest point, it's a…

3. Corniche Beach

0.6 MILES

There are several gates to this spotlessly maintained, Blue-Flagged public beach. The turquoise sea, view of Lulu Island, palm trees and gardens make it…

4. Corniche – Al Khalidiyah

0.65 MILES

When idling on a sunlounger, swimming in the sea or strolling under a canopy of trees, it's hard to believe that the Corniche was a dhow-loading bay for…

5. Sky Tower

0.78 MILES

Marina Mall's observation tower has traditionally been the budget way to get 360-degree aerial views of the city, costing just the price of a coffee from…

6. Al Khalidiyah Garden

0.82 MILES

This garden is a good place for people-watching. Once the sun goes down Al Khalidiyah's paths are prime territory for strollers and joggers, while its…

7. Al Khalidiyah Public Park

0.9 MILES

One of many popular, shady parks in Abu Dhabi, this park offers a respite from the heat of the Corniche in summer. There's a jogging track (20-minute…

8. Al Markaziyah Gardens

1.09 MILES

Spread over three distinct areas, Al Nahyan Park, Family Park and Urban Park, Al Markaziyah Gardens forms a broad band of recreational lawns parallel to…