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Masdar City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #19 of 49 attractions in Abu Dhabi
Type: Neighbourhoods
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I liked everything about this place, we all should visit it without question you should visit this place.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

This is an attempt at the world's first sustainable city. The concept is interesting but not much of the city is yet completed so don't expect to see much as of this writing. The fully electric car ride with no driver is fun but not something to go out of your way to see.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

We went to Masdar City on Christmas Day 2012. Really enjoyed the experience and to see how much the City has progressed, since seeing it as a model at a real estate event in 2008. You don't expect to see a solar powered City coming up in the desert, but Masdar City is just that. If you go early, you... More

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