Abu Dhabi is a progressive modern Arabian city. Located at the southern edge of the Arabian Gulf, its sandy coastline is dotted with over 200 islands. With 9% of the world's known oil and 5% of world gas reserves, the resulting revenue has been multiplied with international investment to total 1 trillion dollars, making this city of 1.7 million citizens one of the world's richest. The capital is diversifying its economy and dynamically expanding, with a real GDP growth of 11% and over USD 140 billion of civic investment in the next 5 years

The city benefits from a cosmopolitan outlook in a politically stable country with a liberal economy. Arabic is the official language and English is widely spoken. Auspiciously placed between Europe and Asia, the city capitalises on its location with its rapidly-growing, award-winning airline, Etihad, currently connecting to over 40 destinations worldwide and promoting the city internationally through travel and holiday packages

People from far-flung corners of the world are settling to live and work here, enjoying first-class shopping, elegant hotels and a unique culture. Abu Dhabi is the new Middle-East location for the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum and Louvre Gallery, along with a new performing arts centre, maritime museum and national museum. Diverse sports & leisure pursuits are part of the active lifestyle residents can enjoy, and Abu Dhabi is also becoming increasingly popular as an exclusive tourist destination