Hotels in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest of its seven emirates by area. Set on a flat island in the Arabian Gulf, the city is calmer and more spread out than its neighbour Dubai, with wide boulevards, long Corniche promenades, and a strong cultural focus.

Highlights include the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, the Emirates Palace, and Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World on Yas Island. The Empty Quarter desert and the Liwa Oasis sit about three hours' drive south, while Dubai is around 90 minutes by road for an easy day trip or twin-city stay.