Destination
Abu Dhabi Holidays
The heart of the UAE
The land where nothing sits still – Abu Dhabi is fast and fascinating, and a worthy capital of the UAE.
Home to one of the largest and grandest mosques in the world, Abu Dhabi is fast becoming a modern, cultural hub with ground-breaking modern attractions such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld dotted within its authentic, historical backdrop; proving quite the contrast. We love this beachfront haven for its luxury hotels, upmarket dining, and spectacular views across the ocean. Gently shift from vibrant shopping in the markets and souqs, to a peaceful canoe trip down the eastern mangroves. Every day on a holiday to Abu Dhabi is different.
If you’re planning a trip to the Seychelles, Abu Dhabi is the perfect stopover en-route; jump off the plane and explore the UAE’s crown jewel before escaping to the white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters in paradise.
Destination Highlights
Essential Information
See Practical Information- Time Zone GMT +4 hours.
- Currency Dirham (AED)
- Visa Information British citizens aren’t required to obtain a visa to Abu Dhabi.
- Language Arabic and English are widely spoken.
- Flight Time Approx. seven hours. Direct flights are available from London Heathrow and Manchester.
- Health Information No special vaccines are required or recommended for travel to Abu Dubai.
Top Tips from our Experts
Omkar
Destination Specialist
“If you're an adrenaline junkie, visit Ferrari World on Yas Island where you can ride the world's fastest rollercoaster. It's an unforgettable experience.”
Sheryl
Destination Manager
“It’s worthwhile hiring a bicycle to get around Abu Dhabi. Especially in the Corniche area where sights are to be seen from a gentle pedal pace.”
Taylor
Destination Manager
“Have one of the hotel’s signature coffees – the gold leaf cappuccino – and live like royalty for the day, surrounded by gold leaf ceilings and Swarovski crystal doorknobs.”
Great sample itineraries
Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Abu Dhabi and Maldives Multi Centre
Guide Price £4,139 pp
Abu Dhabi the capital city of the United Arab Emirates is located only a one hour drive from Dubai. Abu Dhabi, known as the greener Emirate has tree lined streets and park lands. Take a stroll along the Corniche and...
Multi centre holidays
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Multi Centre
Most would suspect that Dubai and Abu Dhabi are far too similar to combine in one holiday, however, being that the cities are developing in completely different directions the contrast is significant. We would recommend to visit Dubai first. The...
Beach holidays
Abu Dhabi and Sri Lanka multi centre
Guide Price £1,489 pp
Abu Dhabi the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, known as the greener and more cultural Emirate, with tree lined streets and park lands. Take a stroll along the Corniche and take a dip in the warm turquoise waters...
Escorted tours
Abu Dhabi and Seychelles Multi Centre
Guide Price £3,359 pp
Abu Dhabi the capital city of the United Arab Emirates is located only a one hour drive from Dubai. Abu Dhabi, known as the greener Emirate, has tree lined streets and park lands. Take a stroll along the Corniche and...
Luxury holidays
Our favourite hotels
Our favourite places to stay are below. We know everyone is different, so if you can’t see something you like, we'd be more than happy to help.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche
Abu Dhabi
Types of Abu Dhabi holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
The weekend in Abu Dhabi runs from Friday to Saturday. Sunday is the start of the working week in the UAE.
There are two routes to Yas Island from Abu Dhabi. You can either take the E10 Highway (Al Raha Beach Highway) or the E12 Highway (Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway) then follow the blue Yas Leisure Drive signs. A taxi journey will take just under half an hour.
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