The Ultimate Guide To Your Travels In Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi - a city with rich culture, luxurious hotels, mega-malls, historic charm, roof-top bars and stunning beaches, all creating a superb holiday destination. If you’re planning a getaway to Abu Dhabi, Traveasy offer cheap flights to Abu Dhabi which is a great starting point to your travel needs. Below are some tips and information that will help you on your travels to Abu Dhabi.

Getting There

Abu Dhabi is a seven hour flight from the UK; London Heathrow & Manchester Airport offer direct and transfer flights to the city. National British passport holders will receive a free 30-day entry visa upon their arrival in Abu Dhabi.

Getting Around

Abu Dhabi runs a bus network to destinations within the city and the standard bus fare is just DH3. Some hotels in Abu Dhabi run shuttle services to and from Abu Dhabi central like the Yas Express, which offers a complimentary shuttle to the city’s main attractions including Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World.

Taxis in Abu Dhabi are cheap and there are lots of them available so it’s easy to getting around in the comfort of a car. There aren’t many taxi ranks around though, so you’ll need to flag them. The street taxis are silver in colour and have a roof sign in either yellow or white. If you’d prefer to hire a car, the airport has a range of 24 hour car rental offices and there are many hire-a-bike stations along the Corniche promenade with four seater pedal vehicles for families.

Where to Stay

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

For an expensive and luxurious stay, this award-winning hotel is quite idyllic with its beachside setting by the Corniche, world-class service, large Swarovski crystal chandeliers, amethyst-encrusted lifts, luxurious rooms and variety of world-class bars and restaurants. The Jumeirah certainly doesn’t do things by halves.

Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri

Considered as an Arabian Oasis, The Shangri-La Hotel offers stunning views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as well as Arabian architecture, contemporary décor, a private beach, outdoor pool and spa. This accommodation is a haven where residents can rest, relax and unwind, and it’s just steps away from many of the city’s top attractions, so there’s a high degree of convenience here, as well as comfort.

Nehal by Bin Majid

If Business brings you to Abu Dhabi, then this hotel is ideal; it’s comfortable, it has a convenient location right in central Abu Dhabi and it’s also affordable with its 3* rating. The hotel serves many international cuisines and it offers 24 hour room service, so residents can opt to eat in their room.

There are some great business amenities in the Nehal including a business centre, dry cleaning services, complimentary internet access and an express check out.

Traveasy offers several cheap tickets to Abu Dhabi from the UK, transporting you to this mega city.

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