Abu Dhabi city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the UAE capital
5 years, 9 months ago

Abu Dhabi city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the UAE capital

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Relax at Saadiyat Beach Club open image in gallery See and be seen at Saadiyat Beach Club Abu Dhabi’s see-and-be-seen beach club is on Saadiyat Island, also home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi open image in gallery The Louvre Abu Dhabi Before slumping on a cabana at the beach club, visit neighbouring Louvre Abu Dhabi, which packs the Gulf’s most powerful art punch. Get your heart rate going at Yas Island open image in gallery Fast and furious fun at Yas Waterworld Billed as Abu Dhabi’s entertainment district, Yas Island has the city’s fast-and-furious attractions licked: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and the F1 circuit among them. open image in gallery Superior suite with marina view at the Abu Dhabi Edition If you’re in town for business, then the Pearl Rotana Capital Centre is a good-value option right by the exhibition centre.

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Finding the ‘Asian’ in Post-Impressionism at the Louvre Abu Dhabi
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Finding the ‘Asian’ in Post-Impressionism at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Hindu  

Four women in black burqas look up, heads cocked, at The Funeral of Mona Lisa, artist Yan Pei-Ming’s monumental installation at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. “These institutions act as vital resources to bring people together and foster greater understanding of each other.” The Guggenheim — with its asymmetrical cluster of galleries of varying heights and shapes, designed by architect Frank …

Exploring Dubai On A Budget: 8 Free Adventures For Every Traveler
1 year, 3 months ago

Exploring Dubai On A Budget: 8 Free Adventures For Every Traveler

The Hindu  

Within the tapestry of attractions, the city’s inherent beauty shines, capable of captivating the essence of every traveller. For adventurers who want to enjoy the city’s beauty and go easy on the pocket, here are eight fantastic free things to do in Dubai that offer memories at no cost. Take a Stroll through Old Dubai: Unveil the Past Walking around …

Where to eat in Dubai: The best dishes to eat in the UAE
1 year, 4 months ago

Where to eat in Dubai: The best dishes to eat in the UAE

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. BOCA open image in gallery Located in Dubai’s DIFC, BOCA was just awarded a …

8 of the best things to do in Abu Dhabi
1 year, 4 months ago

8 of the best things to do in Abu Dhabi

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Get the best view of the city open image in gallery Viewpoints don’t get higher than the Observation Deck at …

Abu Dhabi Promises Unique Experiences To Visitors
2 years, 2 months ago

Abu Dhabi Promises Unique Experiences To Visitors

News 18  

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has unveiled its latest campaign: Experience Abu Dhabi. Located at the heart of the island, Saadiyat Cultural District hosts community events and exhibitions at Manarat Al Saadiyat, alongside Berklee Abu Dhabi, the pre-eminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts. Just over an hour from these remarkable island experiences, Abu …

5 Places To Visit When In Abu Dhabi
2 years, 2 months ago

5 Places To Visit When In Abu Dhabi

News 18  

Located just a short flight from India, Abu Dhabi is a collage of magnificent architecture, stunning beaches, traditional and cultural monuments, adventure-filled action, and high-end shopping malls. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi World’s biggest indoor theme park, Warner Bros is situated in the heart of Abu Dhabi bringing some of the best experiences for the visitors. Sheikh Zayed Mosque The …

Dubai: A city that dazzles you at every turn
3 years, 8 months ago

Dubai: A city that dazzles you at every turn

Hindustan Times  

A visit to the Burj Khalifa, skydiving at Palm Jumeirah, enjoy lake ride at Dubai fountain, desert safari with BBQ dinner, rides at Wild Wadi waterpark, and hot air ballooning, Dubai is indeed a tourist’s paradise. But I was also more excited than ever to finally get to travel after so long and to take in some fresh air outside …

How to spend a week in Dubai
4 years, 10 months ago

How to spend a week in Dubai

The Independent  

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Qasr Al Hosn: Abu Dhabi’s oldest building reinvented – again
5 years ago

Qasr Al Hosn: Abu Dhabi’s oldest building reinvented – again

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, CNN — Considered the symbolic birthplace of Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Hosn is arguably the most captivating site in the United Arab Emirates capital. An inner fort, Hosn, made from coral and stones from the sea, was erected in 1795, while Qasr, the outer palace, was added by Sheikh Shakhbut bin …

Arabian nights: What to do in Abu Dhabi after dark
5 years, 2 months ago

Arabian nights: What to do in Abu Dhabi after dark

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, CNN — As home to some of the most epic tourist attractions in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is the go-to destination for visitors who want to enjoy a more genteel pace than its flashier neighbor, Dubai. Tom Dulat/Getty Images Final resting place: The building takes its name from the …

How to spend a whirlwind 48 hours in Abu Dhabi
5 years, 2 months ago

How to spend a whirlwind 48 hours in Abu Dhabi

The Hindu  

Despite the hot sun and humid weather in Abu Dhabi, there is a jaunty air of enthusiasm as thousands of vacationers — from all parts of the globe — make their way to the city and Yas Island. Gucci bags and Louis Vuitton dresses are found amidst more conventional beachwear and flip flops, all set for the Abu Dhabi Showdown …

Sharjah city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the UAE Emirate
5 years, 8 months ago

Sharjah city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the UAE Emirate

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Get a sense of Sharjah’s heritage with a visit to the Islamic Museum The Al Noor …

Louvre Abu Dhabi: New addition to UAE's art world presents connections between cultures
5 years, 10 months ago

Louvre Abu Dhabi: New addition to UAE's art world presents connections between cultures

Firstpost  

Louvre Abu Dhabi presents art work and artifacts from across the world as 12 chapters of human history, from pre-history to the present day. [imgcenter> [/imgcenter>​ Exterior spaces of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Additionally, opposition also came from both the academic and artistic circles in France, led by the art historian Didier Rykner, resulting in an online petition to block …

How the Louvre Abu Dhabi created a ‘night sky’ from visitor data
6 years, 1 month ago

How the Louvre Abu Dhabi created a ‘night sky’ from visitor data

CNN  

Editor’s Note: To see how the Louvre Abu Dhabi was created, visit our interactive feature “A Monument rises from the sand.” For more coverage on the museum, head to CNN Style’s Inside the Louvre Abu Dhabi. CNN — In the lobby of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, during its one-year anniversary celebrations, an animated digital artwork by Emirati interdisciplinary designer Salem …

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