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Capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
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A 400m monolith and the city's most noticeable feature.
Topped out in 2015, this 160-m tower is quite amazing. It is a part of the National Cultural Centre, which is under construction as of 2017.
Built in 1984, open to non-Muslims except during prayer.
National Christian Centre
A large inter-denominational church built in a neo-Gothic style.
A large recreational park which serves as the main getaway for residents. It was inaugurated by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2003. Includes a large system of terraces highlighting the different vegetation zones across the country. Has picnics, swings, and a skateboarding area. The park is closed at 6 pm daily.
A commercialized botanical garden focused on palm trees, but also supposedly having the only known Cannonball tree still in existence in West Africa. Asian/Indian restaurant on site.
Another embellished garden, but this one with an eatery specializing in grilled fish and drinks and a space for cultural events to take place.
An art museum featuring a lot of local art work, exotic pieces and wooden sculpture, among others. With a restaurant next door.
Another rock monolith landmark. Displayed on the ₦100 note and known as the Gateway to Abuja from Suleja, it stands about 300 m high. Was once used by the Gbagyi tribe when on the run from invaders.
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Interesting architecture and mosaic tiles.
Can go for a stroll, ride horses, take a boat ride, buy fresh fish, relax and read a book, etc on this good-sized lake.
This zoo has a number of animals representative of Africa (e.g. lion, zebra, camel), but there has been a bit of a reputation of animal neglect. In 2018, many news outlets reported on animal cruelty with the institution based on the condition of a malnourished camel there.
This is a place for some good hiking trails around more of those rock domes with the Kubwa Abuja Reservoir in the background.
Said to be one of the best golf courses in the country, with lots of great views. There are crocodiles in some of the water traps.
Dilapidated amusement park. Has some old water rides and rollercoasters.
Genesis Deluxe Cinema is a modern cinema equipped with a state-of-the-art environment. It has a high technology sound system, comfortable leather seats with adequate legroom, very polite attendants and generally a great ambience.
It's a recreational center in Gwarimfa and one of the luxurious events and recreational centers in Abuja. It has a basketball ball court, football field, swimming pool and other activities for the refreshment of the people. It also provide luxurious event spaces and infrastructure.
Decent place. Very chill and relaxed. I recommend. The only thing is you can't order suya unless you are at the suya spot and for the simple crowd who just want to have the original Nigerian experience, this place is definitely a go-to.
It's a recreational center in Abuja. Two fenced pitches for football. Natural and artificial turfs that come alive in the evenings. Bar and restaurants within the park with adequate parking also. Nice spot
A cafe/coffeeshop at the back of the supermarket sells good salads, a few Lebanese dishes, icecream, coffee and standard pizza and grilled food. Cheap (Nicoise Salad takeout for ₦1000).
Naira Restaurant is a restaurant located in Abuja, that serves healthy and delicious African dishes at an affordable price.
NengiWills African Recipes is a full service restaurant situated in Abuja, offering wide range of healthy and delicious African foods and provides outdoor catering services, food delivery and many other services.
Paseyjays Restaurant is one of the restaurants based in Abuja, providing services on home food delivery, outdoor catering, special indoor events coverage such as birthdays, special meetings, workshop and lots more services.
Princess-Eatery is a restaurant located in Abuja, that offers the best, delicious and healthy African dishes, intercontinental dishes and also offers indoor and outdoor catering services.
Spokes Restaurant is one of the Nigerian restaurants situated in Abuja that offers continental and African dishes and renders both indoor and outdoor catering services.
Freshly baked Italian pizza made with the finest ingredients. Pizza, wings, salads. Eat in, take out & delivery;
805 Restaurants Abuja specializes on offering varieties of dishes, services in restaurant, event management like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, outdoor catering, conference services, flight catering and others.
Cantina Restaurant is one of exclusive Italian restaurants located in Abuja, serving an extensive Italian menu.
Easy Bite Restaurant offers varieties of Nigerian and intercontinental delicacies ranging from rice of all types, snacks, swallow, protein like spicy chicken, goat meat, fish, drinks, and all kinds of Nigerian soups.
Fuschia Restaurant is one of the Nigerian restaurants located in Abuja that provides mouth watering local and Nigerian continental dishes.
Laura Foods Limited offers services in restaurant, lounge, outdoor catering services, kitchen and canteen outsourcing service, restaurant and hotel management outsourcing.
Maitama. Good Chinese food, a couple should share one order of a main dish and either rice or noodles. ₦2000-5000 for main dishes. Has cocktail bar.
Maitama. Indian food.
has a bar on the basement level.
It has live music or a DJ and drinks as well as the fish bar.
A 4-bedroom boutique hotel furnished in a modern Scandinavian style. The villa is in a peaceful and safe environment suited for business and leisure travellers.
A little dreary but decent. Has gym, tennis courts, pool. The pool bar menu has some better offerings than the bar or restaurant.
It's a decent place to stay.
Similar to Rockview in terms of standard, but with better service. Has pool too and free minibar (non-alcoholic).
Plot 111 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II opposite Cubana Bar, near Diamond Bank. Modern hotel with nice-size rooms and suites. Noisy on weekends due to the night club next door, and rooms above the kitchen are noisy at all times. No bar or terrace area. Basic gym and small pool. Restaurant ok. Reasonable prices and well-located.
Multi-storey hotel with open rooftop restaurant, free restaurant, indoor and outdoor pool, spa, gym, meeting facility, and wifi. Near the Thought Pyramid Art Center.
Hotel with sleek interiors, pool, hot tub, gym, restaurant, bar, wifi. Good location proximal to downtown.
Service is good and the hotel is beautiful. Part of the Wyndham Group. Five star. Food is very good.
Part of the Hilton Group and upholds a good standard. Something of an Abuja icon for business travelers, more deals have been concluded in the corridors of the Transcorp Hilton than in any other location in Nigeria. Five star - rates from about ₦80,000 for singles. Good for weekend lounging by the pool (₦2000 entry for non-residents of the hotel) at least.
Not up to the standard of other Sheraton hotels, still a good experience with nice food.
The main market in Abuja. Everything is available, from fresh food to clothes, music, and electronics. There are many markets in the city that well organized and structured. Depending on where you are in the city, you can make your choice, or just hail a cab to take you along. There is the Area 1 Shopping Complex, Area 10 Market all in Garki. And as far as markets go, it's not expensive.
By bus
You can travel to Abuja by bus from major cities like Lagos, Benin, Kano and Port Harcourt.
By train
Nigeria Railway Corporation has completed an inter-city line between Abuja and Kaduna, where you can connect with the rest of the Nigerian rail system.
Car or taxi is the main mode of getting around Abuja: public transport is limited.
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Culture & historyThe architecture of a place is often a tourist attraction in its own right. Many buildings are quite beautiful to look at and the view from a tall building or from a cleverly-positioned window can be a beauty to behold.
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Food & drinkNigerian cuisine consists of dishes or food items from the hundreds of ethnic groups that comprise Nigeria from the north to the south to the east and the west. Nigeria is home to numerous varieties of foods.
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