Updated: May 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: What tourists can expect from the 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race crew members compete in the The Abu Dhabi Sailing Festival Race in 60ft Dhow boats, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 in Abu Dhabi. (Photo Credit Must Read: MARC BOW/Volvo Ocean Race)
Volvo Ocean Race crew members compete in the Abu Dhabi Sailing Festival Race in 60ft Dhow boats, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 in Abu Dhabi. (Marc Bow/Volvo Ocean Race)
Coldplay was one of the highlights of the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi on New Year's Eve 2011.
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK at the finish of leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape town, South Africa, to Abu Dhabi, UAE. Marc Bow/Volvo Ocean Race)
The Volvo Ocean Race village drew the crowds to the breakwater opposite Abu Dhabi's corniche.
Traditional Emirati dance welcomed visitors to the Volvo Ocean Race.
A flypast and aerial acrobat display thrilled crowds at the Volvo Ocean Race. Ian Roman/Volvo Ocean Race
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK at the finish of leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race)
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK at the finish of leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race)
Crew members from the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 participate in 60ft Dhow Racing in Abu Dhabi. Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race
Crew members from the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 participate in 60ft Dhow Racing in Abu Dhabi. Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Ocean Race fleet at rest in the Abu Dhabi Ocean Destination Village during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. Ian Roman/Volvo Ocean Race
Bring on 2014 when the Abu Dhabi Destination Village will return. Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race