Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the largest of the seven emirates federation.

 

 

Year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle await every guest in Abu Dhabi. Such idyllic setting cuddles this emirate known around the world for its massive oil reserves and majestic mosques with towering minarets. These, combined with the distinct Arabic hospitality and mystique - and world-class infrastructure - make Abu Dhabi an excellent destination both for the experienced and novice traveller.

 

Abu Dhabi city bursts with dazzling business-cum-leisure facilities ranging from state-of-the-art convention centre, luxurious hotels, spas, designer golf courses, theatres and very soon, some of the world’s most famous museums. The palace-like shopping malls and indigenous souqs in Abu Dhabi make for a great shopping expedition. Gastronomic treats further abound from cool and sophisticated cafes, clubs and restaurants. For the fitness conscious, jogging and cycling are a welcome treat in the city’s charming corniche or beachfront, merely minutes away from the bustling city centre.

 

 

Furthermore, famous for its lush green landscapes and spacious urban design, the garden city of Al Ain – lying near the Oman border - is considered the “Garden City of the Gulf”. Al Ain has 75 parks and gardens. These offer a variety of outdoor attractions to the city’s residents and visitors. The city is home to one of the famous peaks of the majestic Hajar Mountain and the highest point in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (Jebel Hafeet), which rises about 1,340 metres. A world-class hotel (Grand Mercure) is nestled close to the mountain’s peak offering travellers a great relaxing stay and a panoramic view of the emirate.

 

The famous Liwa oasis in the south is the frontier that leads to the legendary Rub Al-Khali (Empty Quarter), a vast expanse of desert that extends through Saudi Arabia and Oman, which has been the object of many explorers’ conquest in the past. The oasis is home to some of the largest and most beautiful sand dunes in the world.