Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a modern, electrifying city with futuristic skyscrapers, wide tree-lined boulevards, duty-free shopping zones, luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants and atmospheric souks.

In Abu Dhabi you will also find glorious year-round sunshine, stunning white beaches, thrilling attractions, historic sites and of course vast empty deserts.

Those seeking adventure will not be disappointed. Feel the G-force on the Formula Rossa roller coaster at Ferrari World – the fastest rollercoaster on Earth – go whizzing down the 238m-long tornado slide at Yas Waterworld or feast on an exotic Emirati treat at a desert camp under the stars.

For those looking to engage with Gulf culture, Abu Dhabi offers a collection of museums, beautiful mosques, a small old town sheesha cafes and the dhow harbour.