A man walking through the desert in Abu Dhabi

Your essential guide to Abu Dhabi

Essential guide

Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital and the largest of its seven emirates, encapsulates the Middle East’s captivating history and its remarkable recent boom period better than anywhere else. At once a modern metropolis, a sanctuary for abundant wildlife, and a place where the past is both preserved and revered, Abu Dhabi is a fascinating, multifaceted city.

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Only in Abu Dhabi...

Do as the locals do


Kenna Al-Sayed, an-award winning equine artist who specialises in realistic horse artwork, shines a light on her favourite places around Abu Dhabi.

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