Abu Dhabi

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Abu Dhabi, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Discover How Art And Design in the Middle East is Flourishing

Discover How Art And Design in the Middle East is Flourishing.

Christopher Beanlands visits Saudi Arabia, to Investigate the Diriyah Islamic Arts Biennale and the art and design scene in Oman, UAE and Jordan

Read the full story here
Saadiyat 10th dan 9234 web

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi

There is no doubt Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is an exceptional golfing experience. And it’s not just the course design. Beautiful gazelles are everywhere.

Read the full story here
Main Pool

Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Andy Mossack visits Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and thinks it might well be the best proper all-inclusive resort he’s ever experienced.

Read the full story here
LOWER DECK DAY BUDDHA BAR BEACH ABU DHABI

Buddha Bar Beach, St Regis, Abu Dhabi

Come summer, when a brutal burning sun bears down on Abu Dhabi, folk retreat into the Buddha Bar’s lounges, sit on bar stools at the Sushi Bar or watch the robata chefs in action. Six evenings a week guest DJs spin chill tracks.

Read the full story here
Yas Island Linksi Yas Links kmIMG 6209 1

Yas Island Links. UAE Golf has never looked so good.

Yas island is something of a miracle really. Up until 2006, Abu Dhabi’s playground island didn’t actually exist, but to answer the need for somewhere to develop tourism they simply created it.

Read the full story here
Radisson yas island

The Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island

It’s 9pm and Luca Paltinieri Executive Chef of Felini, the signature restaurant at Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, is teaching me a valuable lesson about Lambrusco in Abu Dhabi. “The bubbles disappear the minute the wine crosses the Italian border. Better you should drink Barolo.”

Read the full story here