Abu Dhabi in 40 seconds

Here are some facts you might not have known about the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. #GulfNews40 More: gulfnews.com/uae

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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.