budget travel
How to visit Abu Dhabi on a budgetFeb 15, 2024 • 6 min read
From shoulder season bargains to free attractions, here's how to visit Abu Dhabi without blowing your budget.
Abu Dhabi Travel Stories
day tripThe 5 best day trips from Abu DhabiFeb 13, 2024 • 5 min read
From empty beaches to soaring mountains, here are the best day trips from Abu Dhabi.
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accessible travelGetting around Abu Dhabi is easy with this guideFeb 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.
activitiesThe 13 best free things to do in Abu DhabiFeb 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.
destination practicalities16 things to know before going to Abu DhabiFeb 12, 2024 • 9 min read
With tips on packing, etiquette and safety, here's what you need to know before going to Abu Dhabi.
destination practicalitiesThe best time to visit Abu DhabiFeb 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.
local voicesDubai vs Abu Dhabi: Should you visit the UAE's 'stuffy uncle' or 'sophisticated aunt'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.
fashion and clothingTania AbuZeid Dahbour: Revelry, romance and family in Abu DhabiSep 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
art and cultureHashel Al Lamki: Creating space for creativity in Abu DhabiAug 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
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local voicesHala Krunz: Building a vibrant, adventurous community in Abu DhabiJul 25, 2022 • 6 min read
By leading and experiencing a wide range of activities, Hala Krunz embodies the Abu Dhabi spirit of adventure.
wildlife and natureNavigate through Abu Dhabi’s most alluring islandsApr 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…
road tripsGet your motor runnin’ in the Empty QuarterApr 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…
foodSuperlative city: where to find the biggest and best of Abu DhabiApr 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…
foodA local’s guide to Abu DhabiApr 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…
artArtsy Abu Dhabi: where to get your culture fix in the capitalApr 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…
foodHow to live like a Local in Abu DhabiMar 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…
food24 hours in Abu Dhabi: what to do on a day-long stopoverJul 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…
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