Dubai

The capital of the United Arab Emirates is home to vast empty deserts, stunning white beaches, glittering warm waters and year-round sunshine

Where once Abu Dhabi was viewed as a convenient stop-over airline hub, it is now firmly establishing itself as a popular long-stay destination. The vibrant city, which is spread across a number if islands offers wonderful contrasts, where luxury and style fuse with tradition and culture, captivating you with atmospheric souks, opulent hotels, fine dining and incredible shopping.

With low rainfall and almost daily sunshine throughout the year, you can see why Abu Dhabi is a sun-seeker’s paradise. However, it’s not only the weather that brings back beach lovers each year. Whether you’re a family looking for fun or a couple looking for sun, Abu Dhabi has a beach to suit everybody.

Abu Dhabi is known for the diversity of the islands that make up the Emirate but one area in particular usually sticks in people’s minds, especially if they’re out to have fun. Whether day or night, Yas Island more than lives up to its reputation as the entertainment capital of the UAE. It’s perhaps most famous for the Yas Marina Circuit, home to the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Ferrari World. The island is also home to the renowned Yas Marina, the immense Yas WaterWorld water park and an award winning championship golf course, Yas Links Abu Dhabi.