The capital of the United Arab Emirates is a fantastic and fast-paced city to explore. Often referred to as the “Miami of the middle east”, it has the same blend of white sand and shimmering skyscrapers as well as world-class museums and galleries, endless fine dining options and no end of high-end shopping opportunities.
The city of Abu Dhabi occupies its own island, and it is here that travellers arriving by sea will disembark. The city takes its name from the Arabian Gazelle, a noble creature that called this region home long before the discovery of oil began the area’s metamorphosis.
Today, the city is a futuristic metropolis populated by glass skyscrapers and fringed by exotic, bleached-white beaches. A destination originally billed as “one to watch”, Abu Dhabi is now officially regarded as “one to experience”, and whether you are looking for world-class hotels, an extensive and exclusive shopping experience, outstanding attractions, unbeatable restaurants and some of the world’s finest art museums and galleries, Abu Dhabi has it all.
