Abu Dhabi

Why go to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates has built its reputation on long lunches that drift into the evening and day trips inland to villages that see far fewer visitors — the kind of place that rewards slowing down rather than rushing between sights. Grand mosques and quieter beaches than its neighbour.

Flights land at AUH airport, and the pace on the ground is generally low-key — expect the day to be built around the beach, with everything else fitted in around it. Abu Dhabi is well suited to both a short week away and a longer, slower two-week stay.

Hotels in Abu Dhabi

Dorado Hotel

3★ · 4 reviews

From £295 pp

Belmare Palace

4★ · 4 reviews

From £405 pp