Here are some facts you might not have known about the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. #GulfNews40
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00:00Know your emirate in 40 seconds.
00:03You know it as the capital of the UAE, but here are some cool facts that you should know
00:07about Abu Dhabi.
00:09Its name literally means father of the gazelle and has been attributed to the abundance of
00:13gazelles in the area.
00:15It was designed by Japanese architect Dr Takahashi in 1967 for 40,000 people.
00:22Its population today, over 600,000.
00:26The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a marvel of craftsmanship.
00:29The carpet in the main prayer hall has 2.26 billion knots.
00:34Its also home to some other iconic buildings including the capital gate building which
00:38leans more than the tower of Pisa.