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Manarat al SaadiyatvsMasdar City
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Masdar City is preferred by most reviewers compared to Manarat al Saadiyat. Masdar City is ranked #5 in Abu Dhabi with positive reviews from 2 sources like Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet.
Manarat al Saadiyat
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Housed in a postmodern building with an eye-catching honeycomb mantle, Manarat Al Saadiyat ('place of enlightenment') houses four art- and culture-focused galleries." Full review
The Telegraph "An expansive visitor centre on Saadiyat Island which hosts a permanent exhibition about the development of the location as a cultural district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "So, what’s this place about?
The high-tech Manarat Al Saadiyat is kitted out with large-scale installations from international artists." Full review
Masdar City
Atlas Obscura Lonely Planet
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $0/night
Atlas Obscura "The world’s first zero carbon city is currently meeting less than 1% occupancy. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Near Abu Dhabi airport, Masdar City is the world's first carbon-neutral, zero-waste city powered entirely by renewable energy." Full review
