Abu Dhabi, one of the world's richest cities, the capital of the UAE, is fast developing into an international hub for business, sport and culture.

The island city, with its spectacular high-rise buildings juxtaposed with traditional Arabic architecture, presents a modern face to the world, though the past is still very much in evidence.

The city boasts beautiful sea views with year round sunshine, lush parks, tree lined streets and world class infrastructure, offering residents a cosmopolitan lifestyle and an array of cultural and leisure facilities.

Its state-of-the-art convention centre, luxurious hotels and championship golf courses provide ample entertainment options, with the Emirate also playing host to a number of sporting events, such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Red Bull Air Race and the F1 Powerboat Race. Soon it will also feature some of the world's most famous museums – the Guggenheim and the Louvre.