Abu Dhabi, the Federal Capital of the UAE, will host the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup. The emirate boasts year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Known around the world for its massive oil reserves and the world's 3rd largest mosque, Abu Dhabi combines the distinct Arabic hospitality and mystique with world-class infrastructure. All of these qualities make it easy to understand why Abu Dhabi is one of the fastest growing tourism and sporting destinations in the world.

As well as hosting FIFA Club World Cup, Abu Dhabi will also welcome the first ever F1™ Grand Prix to its shores this year. Future developments include the multi-experiential Desert Islands nature-based destination; Saadiyat Island's Culture District which will offer visitors new branches of the Guggenheim and Louvre museums; and a state of the art, carbon free city. These ambitious flagship projects are part of a comprehensive, long-term strategy to elevate Abu Dhabi's status as a truly international destination of distinction.