Abu Dhabi beach & desert
Abu Dhabi
From shore to sand dunes, Abu Dhabi’s highlights combine on this Arabian adventure.
Abu Dhabi
From shore to sand dunes, Abu Dhabi’s highlights combine on this Arabian adventure.
Behind the contemporary vibrancy of this cosmopolitan Emirate lies a rich and colourful heritage set in endless desert terrain. Life here is taken a little easier than its glitzy neighbour, Dubai, with the celebration and education of the country’s culture high on the agenda.
The cultural hub of Saadiyat Island is where it’s at for us, balancing mangroves and a beach with a separate Hawksbill turtle hatching site, the region’s first ocean golf course and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Also worth a visit is the thrill-a-minute Yas Island, home to the Grand Prix, Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World.
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Afternoon tea at Emirates PalaceA true Abu Dhabi institution, afternoon tea here promises a symphony of exceptional flavours in the most elegant of surroundings. Choose from a selection of speciality herbal infusions, teas and coffee served alongside artisanal sandwiches and delicately crafted French pastries.
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Cameras ready at Qasr Al Sarab Desert ResortVoted the world’s most instagrammable hotel, this desert settlement appears like a jaw-dropping mirage at the edge of the fabled Empty Quarter in the Liwa Desert. An oasis amid the wind-swept dunes, seclusion is tempered with a sense of adventure where activities range from sunset camel rides to heavenly spa treatments based on Middle Eastern remedies.
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Desert stargazingUndoubtably one of the best places on earth to observe the night sky, due to its absence of light pollution, the Empty Quarter provides the setting for a night to remember. Join an expert guide to chart the moon and stars, pinpoint constellations, and marvel at the stellar sights.
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Extend your stay in
Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Majestic and magnificent, the Mandarin Oriental managed Emirates Palace stands on a 1.3 kilometre private beach in impressive landscaped gardens.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
This impressive resort lies in the Liwa Desert of the Empty Quarter, one of the world’s largest unbroken expanses of desert measuring over 1,000 kilometres long and 500 kilometres wide.
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May half term getaway - 7 nights from £15,865 per family of 3, saving £750
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Package includes 4 nights in a Deluxe Garden View Room at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental including breakfast and 3 nights in a Deluxe Balcony Room at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara including breakfast, return economy flights with Etihad Airways from London Gatwick and private transfers. Terms, conditions and date restrictions apply. From price is based on 2 adults and 1 child (under 12) sharing departing 25 May 2025. Subject to availability. Price correct at the time of publishing 29 Apr 25.
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