Abu Dhabi’s ancient culture cohabits comfortably with its cosmopolitan, current buzz and is the perfect choice for all kinds of visitors – from the city lovers, to the thrill seekers, to the sun worshippers. Whether you want to spend your package holiday in Abu Dhabi lying on the soft sand dipping your toes in the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf, shop to your heart’s content at the Abu Dhabi Mall or get your adrenaline fix at the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, you will always want to go back for more.
Abu Dhabi is a perfect example of traditional and contemporary buildings and landmarks blending in perfect harmony. The city is home to one of the ten largest mosques in the world, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. If you visit it during your package holiday, you will see that the building is fascinating and dotted with intricate carvings and symmetrical details. Cover-ups are a must as it has a strict dress code, but paying a visit to this majestic landmark is definitely worth any traveller’s time. In contrast, Observation Deck 300 stands tall on the 74th floor of the ultra-modern Jumeirah building, giving you a comprehensive 360-degree view of the city and its impressive skyline.
Visitors on a package holiday to Abu Dhabi can’t miss out on a trip to Yas Island. World-renowned for being Abu Dhabi’s entertainment district, it features countless attractions guaranteed to cater to every taste. On a hot day make sure you head to Yas Waterworld, a giant water park which includes an impressive 43 rides; if you have a need for speed head to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, where you will be able to experience the fastest rollercoaster in the world, Formula Rossa. Or why not visit to the brand new Warner Bros Abu Dhabi, which brings together some of your favourite childhood (and maybe adulthood?) characters.
A package holiday in Abu Dhabi means you will always be close to the desert. That’s just another opportunity to have plenty of fun! Try your hand at surfing or even skiing down some of the world’s largest dunes, or why not hop on a 4x4 and enjoy one of the most popular desert activities – dune bashing.
With such a blend cultures harmoniously cohabiting in Abu Dhabi, it is easy to find a vibrant and delicious mix of cuisines available suited to all palates. Indian and Chinese are widely popular options although restaurants and hotels across the city will serve almost anything. Before your affordable luxury holiday to Abu Dhabi, it’s worth checking the Islamic Calendar and see if it coincides with Ramadan; during this time most restaurants are closed during the day, with large hotels usually having one restaurant open. However the atmosphere in the evenings is worth experiencing, as it fills with excitement and feasts across the city, where you can join in on the fast-breaking celebrations.
Pleasant and dry, the winter months (November to February) are the best months to visit Abu Dhabi on your package holiday when temperatures range around the mid 20s C. Summers are also guaranteed to be dry however they can get scorching hot, reaching the high 40s C and leading many visitors and locals to look for cooler temperatures inside the city’s air conditioned buildings and malls.