Abu Dhabi Travel Stories

Feb 15, 2024 • 6 min read

From shoulder season bargains to free attractions, here's how to visit Abu Dhabi without blowing your budget.

Feb 13, 2024 • 5 min read

From empty beaches to soaring mountains, here are the best day trips from Abu Dhabi.

Feb 13, 2024 • 4 min read

Everything you need to know to get around Abu Dhabi from the best apps to use to how to catch one of its numerous air-conditioned buses.

Feb 12, 2024 • 9 min read

Visits to Abu Dhabi's temples of indulgence can quickly add up, but venture further to find an abundance of activities that don’t cost anything at all.

Feb 12, 2024 • 9 min read

With tips on packing, etiquette and safety, here's what you need to know before going to Abu Dhabi.

Feb 7, 2024 • 6 min read

While Abu Dhabi is a year-round destination, there are certain things to consider when planning a trip – here’s a guide to the best times to visit.

Nov 4, 2022 • 6 min read

Just how different are Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Two writers go head-to-head to make their case for their chosen destination.

Sep 9, 2022 • 6 min read

Influencer Tania AbuZeid Dahbour knows where to live your best (night)life – and keep the kids happy – in Abu Dhabi

Aug 19, 2022 • 9 min read

Award-winning painter and artist Hashel Al Lamki is a part of the lifeblood that animates Abu Dhabi’s artistic heartbeat

Jul 25, 2022 • 6 min read

By leading and experiencing a wide range of activities, Hala Krunz embodies the Abu Dhabi spirit of adventure.

Apr 17, 2018 • 4 min read

More than 200 islands lie within reach of Abu Dhabi’s coastline, scattered across the Gulf beneath cloudless blue skies. Easily accessible islands such as…

Apr 17, 2018 • 5 min read

A desert road trip just south of Abu Dhabi will transport you far from the city’s skyscrapers and malls and add a cinematic, sensory dimension to your UAE…

Apr 17, 2018 • 4 min read

As one of the richest cities on earth, Abu Dhabi is the king of bling and an expert at showcasing the sublime. Picture white-domed mosques, candy cane…

Apr 17, 2018 • 5 min read

Abu Dhabi's humble roots are difficult to unearth. Following its oil boom, the city has become a playground for the Gulf’s rich and famous. But beyond the…

Apr 17, 2018 • 5 min read

Abu Dhabi might get flak for its supposed superficial sheen of modernity and luxury, but bubbling away below the surface is a thriving centre of arts and…

Mar 22, 2018 • 3 min read

Lonely Planet Local Lindsey Parry has been living in Abu Dhabi for more than five years, amongst its welcoming community and wealth of historical charms…

Jul 22, 2010 • 4 min read

A major hub for flights, Abu Dhabi is a buzzing transit point, and if you have a long layover here, it’s worth taking a 30-minute cab ride into the United…