Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Abu Dhabi With an irresistible mix of great beaches, world-class hotels and fine dining, Abu Dhabi is one of the jewels of the Middle East. Inside Pocket Guide Abu Dhabi: This concise, full-colour guide tells you everything you need to know about the emirate's best places to visit, from the Corniche to the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. For this new edition our expert author also covers the city's new sights, including the Central Souk and the HQ building - the world's first circular skyscraper. Handy maps help you find your way around. The guide is full of ideas for enjoying this dazzling destination, with our 10 top attractions in Abu Dhabi followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city, as well as the lowdown on sports and outdoor activities, shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and activities for children. You'll get the essential background on Abu Dhabi's culture as well as carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.