Best At Dubai Holidays

Unknown to most, the Abu Dhabi emirate is archipelagic, where nearly 200 islands are located along its coast. There are plenty of historical sites for holidaymakers to explore in order to get a better understanding of the culture. The Al Maqtaa Fort is a 200 year old fort visible upon approaching the Al Maqtaa Bridge towards Abu Dhabi Island. The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation organises regular concerts and features some of the top classical and opera performers. For a quiet night on the town visitors can catch up with the latest movies from a large number of cinemas dotted all around Abu Dhabi.

For shopping enthusiasts there are over 18 shopping malls and centres in the capital and 3 in Al Ain. Two of Abu Dhabi's biggest shopping malls are Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall. When it comes to sport, activities are far from scarce in Abu Dhabi, with International standard golf courses and blue skies provide the perfect holidays for Golf Enthusiasts. Abu Dhabi’s majestic sand dunes provide a perfect environment for off-road driving adventures. Space Walk Abu Dhabi is a vertical wind tunnel enabling almost everyone to experience the thrill of free falling or skydiving.

Situated on the tropic of Cancer, Abu Dhabi’s climate is subtropical. Sunshine is almost guaranteed everyday in Abu Dhabi. Temperatures between June and September are the hottest reaching up to 48 C (118F) in the months of July and August, however with practically all buildings fully air conditioned this is not a problem. The best time to travel to Abu Dhabi would between October and May as at this point the weather becomes cooler and rainfall is almost non existent. Vast deserts occupy most of the mainland without change for centuries, but the islands of Abu Dhabi are very much in the 21st century. The largest of the seven emirates, salt flats line much of Abu Dhabi’s coastline, however inland the emirate is made up of sand and gravel desert.

The south of Abu Dhabi holds the dunes of the Rub al-Khali otherwise know as the Empty Quarter and is the largest sand sea in the world.  The culture of Abu Dhabi is an amalgamation of a number of world cultures. According to the history of Abu Dhabi, innumerable traders and merchants have settled down on the coasts of the Arabian Gulf, bringing with them their wonderful cultures and historical traditions. With warm seas, temperature controlled outdoor pools and direct flights from Europe make Abu Dhabi holidays a favourite amongst couples and even families. But the edge of the City is lined with Luxury Beach Hotels providing the perfect backdrop for romantic getaways and even honeymoons.

Holidays in Abu Dhabi meets any holidaymakers needs, however other destination to visit whilst on your holidays to Abu Dhabi include the Al Sammalia Island, located approximately twelve kilometres to the north east of the capital, and known as a wild natural reserve it covers a vast area of thirty five square kilometres and is otherwise called the ‘Island of dreams’. The Abu Dhabi Corniche is one of the main attractions in Abu Dhabi, this waterfront area is an activity area and with beautifully landscaped parks and picnic grounds it is considered one of the cities best hangouts.
 
A visit to Abu Dhabi would be incomplete without dropping by the Heritage Village which overlooks the Corniche and is a short walk from the Marina Mall. One of the most unique parks in Abu Dhabi is the Sheikh Khalifa Park, located in the Al Matar area near the Al Bateen Airport. The parks beautiful gardens reflect Islamic and Arabic architecture and have been the inspiration of many gardens worldwide. For short weekend trips, Lulu Island is a large man made island opposite the Corniche. It is accessible by boat and visitors are free to enjoy the resort and the restaurants and cafes present on the island.

Hotels in Abu Dhabi offer royalty like services and luxurious accommodations are plentiful in Abu Dhabi, and with five star gorgeous hotels such as the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr which, in a prime location at the mainland gateway to the city of Abu Dhabi this will not disappoint any holidaymaker. Combining unique architecture and modern décor the Fairmont Al Bahr is a hotel of sheer excellence. An oasis in the midst of Liwa desert, this is the largest uninterrupted dessert in the world. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara embraces the desert culture with renowned luxury. With comfortable palatial-style villas, this Abu Dhabi hotel will let you experience a retreat that blends cultural passion with desert tranquillity. The five star Beach Rotana is an Abu Dhabi resort gem and brings together unique blend of traditional Arabian hospitality and the breathtaking opulence of modern luxury. In a perfect location in Abu Dhabi the interior décor will not disappoint, with elegant rooms and suites with a new level of luxury. All the accommodation has been designed and furnished with what it seems like royalty in mind. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri is situated in Abu Dhabi and within the Qaryat Al Beri complex which includes approximately 161 fully furnished Shangri-La residences. With beautifully designed private villas, this Abu Dhabi hotel has shown itself to be exclusive accommodation. The hotel is one of the first of its kind is truly a destination in a destination. With cheap holidays to Abu Dhabi available and seasonal deals on Abu Dhabi hotels also available why not head to the modern Arabian Desert.

With one of the fastest growing airports in the world in terms of passengers, inbound and outbound flights from Abu Dhabi are frequent. With a variety of airlines reaching Abu Dhabi, the biggest airlines include Etihad Airways, British Airways and American Airlines. Abu Dhabi is a great destination for mixing business and leisure. From its humble beginnings as a small fishing village, Abu Dhabi has transformed into one of the top holiday destinations today.