Hotels in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi hotels are the ultimate in understated luxury, with an overwhelming array of facilities, world-class dining and excellent shopping nearby. Known as the 'Garden' and 'Island City' the hotels in Abu Dhabi are within easy reach of the city's green parkland and 400km of coastline, and the endless sands of Al Raha Beach are fit for a Sultan.

Many of the hotels in Abu Dhabi attract golf professionals from around the globe, with their world-class golf courses and green fairways. If you can tear yourself away from your Abu Dhabi hotel, indulge in the more simple pleasures of this modern city - stroll along the Corniche and cool off in the fountains, or get lost in the maze of sights, sounds and scents in the Souk, with tapestries, spices and antiques to tempt you at its depths.

Abu Dhabi Travel Notes

When to go: Abu Dhabi is warm and humid for most of the year, with May to September extremely hot months where day time temperatures are often in the late 30 �C's. October to April bring pleasant temperatures, December and January being the most popular.
GMT: +4 hours.
Language: Arabic, with English spoken for business.
Currency: UAE Dirham.
Tourist/Visa/Health Information: It is advisable that all immunisations and boosters recommended for travel Abu Dhabi are up to date. For full details contact your GP. Visas are required for British Passport holders, but are free and can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on your date of return.
Dates for the diary: Ramadan: (approx) 01 - 29 Aug 2011. The U.A.E. is a country of Muslim faith and therefore observes the tradition of fasting during daylight hours through the Holy Month of Ramadan. Alcohol restrictions may apply at hotels and, as a sign of respect, visitors are asked to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public places during daytime.
Flight information: Etihad Airways offers direct non stop services available from London Heathrow and Manchester. If you prefer to travel from your local airport, Emirates offers great UK regional airport coverage with services operating from 6 UK airports to Abu Dhabi via Dubai. KLM also offer regional UK departures via Amsterdam. Other carriers operating via other Gulf States includes Qatar Airways.