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Masdar City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #20 of 60 attractions in Abu Dhabi
Type: Neighbourhoods
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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78 reviews 78 reviews
24 attraction reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

I only head to Masdar when I want to go to the Organic Life and Café for provisions. Getting into there is a time consuming pain, the parking is always full, then you have to take the pods over which all adds minutes to a quick trip for groceries. Personally I think the architecture is ugly, there are beautiful eco... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Interesting place, especially driverless cars taking you from the parking to the centre. Still not fully developed (new buildings under construction)

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

This is a fun little trip to take with kids, if only to ride from the car park to Masdar City in a driver-less pod car. It's interesting to stroll around and see the eco-friendly innovations, like the modern version of a wind tower. There's an okay Japanese restaurant, a Caribou Coffee and an Organic Food store with lots of... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Have to say, I was slightly disappointed by Masdar City, with the term 'city' not really being applicable to this place as yet. The institute that currently resides on the site are expanding, and although this is a long term plan, as they are the only people on site, it seems like somewhat of a ghost town. The rapid transport... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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26 attraction reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

As expats living in Abu Dhabi, we are trying to work on our check list of lists to see and do in the emirate, and Masdar City has now been checked off (although we WILL have to go back in a few years to see how it all turns out). There is very little to do there right now -... More

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See 7 more reviews by OneInaMillion50 for Abu Dhabi
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Not much for one to see yet, but if you are forward thinking person, you'd enjoy the quick ride out to the desert. The very cool driverless People Motion Cars are worth the (free) price of admission. A small organic food store is onsite, as well as a Caribou Coffee. The interesting part is to see how technology is using... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Well, this is a start, I guess. There's little and actually less than that. It seems unfinished, quite small, and while the overarching idea and theme are commendable; if Abu Dhabi can't make it work or isn't committed - which enters the mind when one visits - who can?

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We went on a whim because we were looking for something in a grocery store that happened to be there. It's a neat place. Concepts are commendable. I'm glad I went but I wouldn't tell anyone to go there unless they had run out of other ideas.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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28 reviews 28 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I love certain elements of Masdar and the cars are fun for the kids but i was disappointed by the fact they don't get their vendors to adhere to environmental principals - in one food outlet i could only get my coffee in a "to go" cup despite asking to dine in - they need to put their eco-words into... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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52 reviews 52 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Decided to take a trip to Masdar City to get an insight in to future green initiatives. The driverless shuttle cars are excellent and gives an insight into what is possible. That said, I think the City is still in its infancy in terms of being a real tourist attraction but as an education on some elements it is great.... More

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