Luxury holidays in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the charismatic capital of the United Arab Emirates that is often overshadowed by its larger neighbouring city, glitzy Dubai. However, Abu Dhabi is definitely worth considering as your next luxury holiday location. With towering skyscrapers and ultra-modern architecture mixed with traditional Arabic rooftops and white marble domes, Abu Dhabi showcases what the modern Middle East is all about!
Situated on the edge of the Persian Gulf, Abu Dhabi has a wealth of opportunities to experience water-based activities such as water skiing and boat trips, as well as taking a 4x4 into the sand dunes for an off-road experience like never before. Visit the largest aquarium in the Middle East where you can walk in tunnels underneath the water and view bull sharks, exotic fish, and underwater volcanos! If you prefer your views from above, take a sea plane and soar above the glistening sea, with views across this modern metropolis and out over the awe-inspiring desert beyond.
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Abu Dhabi is the ultimate entertainment city, with great food, fascinating architecture, and an adventure around every corner! Some other things to get excited about in Abu Dhabi include:
- Visit the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, also known as The Grand Mosque. It’s the most stunning example of Arabic architecture and Abu Dhabi's most famous attraction! There are 82 intricately detailed domes and reflective pools, and all of the walls are made of pristine white marble. It’s one of the world’s largest mosques and 40,000 people can fit inside. It also houses the world's largest carpet and third-largest chandelier which is covered in Swarovski crystals!
- A visit to Abu Dhabi wouldn’t be complete without doing a desert safari! Go in the cool morning air if you’re avoiding the heat of the desert and enjoy traversing the burnt orange dunes. The evening safari allows you to watch the sunset over the ripples and folds of the desert floor - it’s a magical experience!
- You must visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first of its kind to open outside of France. The curved, metallic roof of this aesthetically-pleasing museum is incredible and the latticework allows the natural light to create beautiful patterns inside. Within the cool white walls, you’ll find famous art installations from classic artists such as Monet, da Vinci, and Van Gogh.
- Emirates Palace is the most iconic hotel in Abu Dhabi as well as being one of the most expensive. You can visit the Arabic palace free of charge and take in the enormity of the hotel, located on its own private beach. There's also a cafe in the lobby where you can enjoy a cappuccino sprinkled in 23 karat gold, or if you don’t like coffee, they’ll sprinkle your chocolate ice cream in gold, too!
- Walking along the Corniche waterfront is the perfect way to take in the beautiful beach and is just a few minutes from the Emirates Palace. The Corniche stretches over 8 kilometres along the Persian Gulf and is a beautiful walk with many restaurants, cafes, and picnic spots that you can stop at along the coast.
FAMILES WILL LOVE YAS ISLAND!
If you’re taking your kids on holiday to the UAE, then this is a must-visit place for the whole family. This 25-kilometre island just off the coast of Aby Dhabi has not one but three of the world’s greatest theme parks, boasting the fastest rollercoaster in the world at Formula Rossi at Ferrrari World. This leisure island also has great shopping, dining, and endless fun. This is the home of Yas Water world and SeaWorld for a splashing good time, as well as Warner Bros Abu Dhabi, where you can spend the day meeting your favourite DC superheroes and iconic cartoon characters. This is possibly the best leisure spot in the world and promises an adventure you’ll never forget!
Whether you’re looking for a luxury family holiday, a fascinating escorted tour, an intimate wedding on the luxury white sands in Dubai, or an exciting honeymoon filled with Arabian adventures…. The Middle East has it all for a unique and authentic holiday experience! Contact us today and we’ll help you plan a trip of a lifetime!
