Travel Stories

• local voices

• connections

6 min read • Jul 25, 2022

By leading and experiencing a wide range of activities, Hala Krunz embodies the Abu Dhabi spirit of adventure.

• art

• art and culture

18 min read • Apr 18, 2019

As a fast-moving city synonymous with opulent hotels, high-end shopping, ultra-modern theme parks and luxurious beach clubs, Abu Dhabi positively glows,…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Apr 17, 2018

More than 200 islands lie within reach of Abu Dhabi’s coastline, scattered across the Gulf beneath cloudless blue skies. Easily accessible islands such as…

• road trips

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Apr 17, 2018

A desert road trip just south of Abu Dhabi will transport you far from the city’s skyscrapers and malls and add a cinematic, sensory dimension to your UAE…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Apr 17, 2018

As one of the richest cities on earth, Abu Dhabi is the king of bling and an expert at showcasing the sublime. Picture white-domed mosques, candy cane…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Apr 17, 2018

Abu Dhabi's humble roots are difficult to unearth. Following its oil boom, the city has become a playground for the Gulf’s rich and famous. But beyond the…

• art

• art and culture

6 min read • Apr 17, 2018

Abu Dhabi might get flak for its supposed superficial sheen of modernity and luxury, but bubbling away below the surface is a thriving centre of arts and…

• food

• food and drink

3 min read • Mar 22, 2018

Lonely Planet Local Lindsey Parry has been living in Abu Dhabi for more than five years, amongst its welcoming community and wealth of historical charms…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Jun 29, 2017

The fast-moving, modern metropolis of Abu Dhabi might be best known for its penchant for lavish luxury, but you don’t have to make a withdrawal from a…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Jul 22, 2010

A major hub for flights, Abu Dhabi is a buzzing transit point, and if you have a long layover here, it’s worth taking a 30-minute cab ride into the United…