Abu Dhabi information

On arrival on flights to Abu Dhabi, you will find year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE and the city of the same name is the captivating capital of the country.

With its fortuitous location at the crossroads of east and west, Abu Dhabi is as appealing to travellers as a destination in its own right for those on flights to Abu Dhabi or as a welcome stopover point.

Once Abu Dhabi was just a destination for business travellers, but today it is fast becoming a favourite stop-off for savvy holiday makers who appreciate its unbeatable mix of old and new, fabulous beaches, wildlife attractions and world-beating theme parks.

Flights to Abu Dhabi
Etihad offers direct flights to Abu Dhabi from many of its destinations around the world. Book flights to Abu Dhabi online.

Abu Dhabi attractions

Plan your itinerary well before setting off on flights to Abu Dhabi as there is a range of activities to keep you busy.

Places of interest in Abu Dhabi are the exuberant seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World theme park, the historic garden city of Al Ain, the dunes of Liwa, as well as a number of museums, souqs and malls to visit.

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates for over 30 years. Sheikh Zayed Mosque was finished in 2007 and can hold in excess of 40,000 worshippers. The decoration of the mosque is its most impressive feature including crystal chandeliers, tiled courtyard, various precious stones and the biggest Persian carpet in the world, which is hand woven!

A visit to Emirates Palace Hotel is a must for those arriving on flights to Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace is the most expensive hotel ever built and is considered to be a national landmark of the UAE.