We were disappointed that the famous Corniche had vanished in a land reclamation project, and had to view Abu Dhabi city from across the water, the foreground dominated by a huge flag of the UAE.

Like Dubai, Abu Dhabi is a relatively new state and there are few old buildings. This is the mosque attached to the palace fort of the sheik who ruled in the early 20th Century.

We went to the souk (market) where Geoff has his first taste of fresh coconut milk!