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Holidays in Abu Dhabi
InterContinental Abu Dhabi

Explore and Relax at the stylish InterContinental Abu Dhabi

With beautiful views & located close-by to great attractions you have the best of both worlds!

Camels in the Liwa Desert
Holidays in Abu Dhabi
Rub Al Khali desert
Holidays in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi holidays - The gem of the Middle East

Modern, lavish and sophisticated, Abu Dhabi is quieter than Dubai but offers the same levels of incredible luxury with better beaches and a more diverse cultural heritage. Not long ago Abu Dhabi was merely a series of fishing villages – how things have changed. Today Abu Dhabi boasts one of the Middle East’s most modern and glamorous cities.

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A destination that lets its authenticity do the talking

Abu Dhabi is the largest of the United Arab Emirates, and its largest city with the same name, Abu Dhabi, is the capital of the UAE despite often being overshadowed by its glitzy little brother Dubai.

The city of Abu Dhabi is the epicentre of everything in the Emirate and home to amazing hotels, fabulous shopping and sugary beaches.

While it’s still a huge and hectic cosmopolitan city, Abu Dhabi has a far more relaxed and friendly feel than Dubai. You’ll still find the plush shopping malls and the huge range of restaurants, but the crush of people isn’t as fearsome and the shortage of taxis not as dire.

By Middle Eastern standards, Abu Dhabi is a relatively liberal country (although not compared to the western world). The people are very friendly, respectful and always ready to help if you get lost or need advice.

The native Emiratis now make up only a small minority of the whole population with many expatriate workers coming from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and east Africa. This impressive mixture of cultures has given Abu Dhabi a truly international flavour.

Why visit Abu Dhabi?

  • Powdery white-sand beaches like the Seychelles combined with an upmarket city experience like Dubai
  • Hotels seemingly competing to come across as the most ludicrously lavish – if you’re looking for once-in-a-lifetime luxury, Abu Dhabi can provide it
  • Yas Island is a true modern playground with the high-octane Ferrari World boasting the world’s fastest rollercoaster and the sprawling Yas Waterworld water park
  • This is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations with a mixture of high-end malls and bargain-price markets
  • Much less stressful than Dubai making it a more relaxed experience where you can have just as much fun

Inspired? Tropical Sky also arranges Middle East Holidays to Dubai, Oman and Qatar.

During Ramadan (approximately 10 March-9 April 2024 and 28 February–30 March 2025), Eid Al Adha (approximately 16 June-20 June 2024 and 6 June-10 June 2025) and Eid Al Fitr (approximately 9 April-10 April 2024 and 31 March-1 April 2025), there may be some restrictions on drinking and dining. However, you'll still have plenty of dining options - speak to your travel consultant for more information.

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Ramadan 2024: 10th March - 9th April
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Eid Al Adha 2024: 16th June - 20th June
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Ramadan 2025: 28th February - 30 March
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Eid Al Adha 2025: 6th June - 10th June
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Time difference: GMT +4 hrs
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Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham
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Dialling code: 00 971 2
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Language: Arabic

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