Danielle's Trip to Abu Dhabi
By Danielle Simpson
I recently visited Abu Dhabi on a family holiday. We travelled direct with Etihad Airlines, with a flight time of approximately 7hours 45 minutes. Travelling with Ethihad Airlines was a pleasant experience and was a good start to our trip to Abu Dhabi.
Location
Abu Dhabi is a modern, cosmopolitan high-rise capital located in the United Arab Emirates. It is full of luxury hotels, many of which are 4 or 5 star rated. I stayed on Corniche Road near the Presidential Palace at St Regis Hotel. The transfer from Abu Dhabi airport to Corniche took roughly 30 minutes however this can take a little bit longer during rush hour.
What I Loved
I really loved the hotel that we stayed at. I felt like royalty thanks to the range of amazing facilities on offer, which included a private beach club and a personal butler for every room.
Activities & Places to See
- Yas Island has a lot to offer from theme parks, malls, Formula One and plenty of bars and restaurants.
- The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a great tourist attraction where you can learn about the local art and culture.
- There are lots of beautiful beaches which provide the perfect place to enjoy Abu Dhabi's weather.
- Formula One fans will love a day out at Ferrari World.
Shopping
There are lots of high-end designer stores around Abu Dhabi aswell as plenty of shopping malls.
Food & Bars
There are lots of dining options available in the restaurants and bars in the hotels along Corniche Road and in the malls. A lot of the restaurants are fine dining establishments, but there are also lots of reasonably priced American food chains which are readily available. Drinks can be expensive, but a lot of bars have happy hour deals in the evening.
Beaches
There are gorgeous beaches throughout Abu Dhabi, however we did not visit them due to there being a private beach club at the St Regis Hotel where we stayed.
Book your next Abu Dhabi break with Budget Travel!
You will find lots of deals to Abu Dhabi for couples, families and friends at Budget Travel. Check out our unbeatable Last Minute Holiday Deals or call us now to book on 01 435 0024.