Abu Dhabi is closely following Dubai's recent example, but with a few strong exceptions that are making Abu Dhabi look by far the better investment prospect.
There is no doubt that Abu Dhabi has a bright economic future. With a century of oil reserves, a modern infrastructure and a stable political system, no significant overseas debt and secure, sustainable growth planned.
Abu Dhabi is the economic center of the United Arab Emirates and fully expects to become a world showcase for planned growth in the near future.
Most importantly, they have learned from mistakes made in the past.