Abu Dhabi travel tips and articles

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A tour of the world’s best amusement parks

23 May 2011

When we found out that Lonely Planet reader Lisa Scheinin had visited more than 500 amusement parks (and ridden more...

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Affordable luxury: Abu Dhabi’s top 10 best hotels

04 April 2011

Abu Dhabi used to be a cheap destination. Today it ranks among the most expensive cities for living in the...

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Abu Dhabi: the city of superlatives

01 April 2011

As one of the richest cities on earth, Abu Dhabi is the king of bling and an expert at showcasing...

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A local’s guide to Abu Dhabi

31 March 2011

Abu Dhabi‘s humble roots are difficult to unearth. Following its oil boom, the city has become a playground for the...

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Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula: travel books to read before you go

06 October 2010

This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in...

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Stopover in Abu Dhabi

22 July 2010

Far below your aeroplane window the world looks beige, flat, hot and dusty. You circle in for the final approach...

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Sex and the City's Abu Dhabi

31 May 2010

The biggest surprise in Sex and the City 2 isn’t that the girls are back sporting clothes you can’t afford...

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What are the world's best airports?

25 March 2010

Yesterday, Skytrax held its annual World Airport Awards ceremony. To determine which airports took out top prizes, millions of air...

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What are your least favourite cities?

18 September 2009

We have started publishing your favourite places each week, but what about your least favourites? Which cities never get a...

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