Abu Dhabi

Offering adventure activities, luxury hotels, and beautiful beaches, Abu Dhabi is the perfect Middle Eastern escape.

Abu Dhabi is without a doubt one of the world’s most luxurious and wealthy cities.

Like its neighbour Dubai, Abu Dhabi is a sprawling Middle Eastern metropolis, where you’ll find ultra-luxury hotels such as the jaw-dropping Emirates Palace, immaculate beaches, designer boutiques and futuristic skyscrapers.

Culture vultures can experience the Abu Dhabi Louvre or Guggenheim on Saadiyat Island or head to Qasr Al Hosn, an 18th century watchtower with displays on Abu Dhabi culture and history.

A must-see is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - this marble marvel has giant domes, towering minarets and a prayer hall glistening with chandeliers.

Abu Dhabi is also a shopper’s paradise with the gigantic Yas Mall being the retail hub offering over 370 stores and boutiques. There are also plenty of traditional souks and bazaars where visitors can barter for a bargain.

You will find lots of water sports, camel rides and desert buggies, but when it comes to entertainment and activities, Abu Dhabi has a whole island filled with fun.

The incredible Yas Island is home to the Yas Marina Formula 1ᵀᴹ circuit, world-class water and amusement parks, including Ferrari World featuring the world’s fastest rollercoaster, and Warner Bros. World. It even has an 18 hole championship golf course and much more!

Abu Dhabi is bursting with food stalls, cafes and stylish restaurants serving up aromatic and flavourful Emirati cuisine, as well as popular dishes from around the globe.

Visitors will find plenty to stay up for in Abu Dhabi, with beach parties, cocktail lounges, piano bars and nightclubs, this glamorous metropolis really is a round-the-clock destination.

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