Abu Dhabi is now on Snapchat

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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has teamed up with Snapchat to launch the first official tourist board profile.

It'll give potential travellers the chance to explore everything that the UAE capital has to offer in a new and immersive way from the comforts of their homes. 

Visit Abu Dhabi will offer a wealth of content to explore, be it uncovering the beauty of Al Ain via the Highlights section or simply experiencing the capital in real-time via Stories or Community Snaps.

Users of the social media app can experience the virtual integration by searching for Visit Abu Dhabi on Snapchat.

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