Airline review: What Etihad's fabled 'Flying Nannies' are really like
When they were first introduced in 2014, the orange pinafore-clad crew members were dedicated to children. Now they perform regular flight duties as well.
Airline review: Etihad A380 superjumbo business class
This seat's extreme comfort allows a seven-hour sleep – possibly my long-haul record.
A cultural melting pot emerges from the desert
Abu Dhabi is a modern city steeped in the traditions and hospitality of its Bedouin past
Mid-flight at the Oasis
From the luxurious hotels and hammam bathhouse spas to spectacular fine dining, Abu Dhabi’s opulence is endless.
The best family friendly experiences for a layover in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi‘s fascinating cultural identity and its treasure trove of family-friendly, fun things to do are proving a powerful lure.
The world-class water park in the middle of a desert
Kelly Slater has surfed here. Gabriel Medina, too. And Sally Fitzgibbons has shown the locals how it's done.
Need for speed: Abu Dhabi's real-life F1 circuit
There is a moment, easily identifiable, when this all starts to feel very real.
The most spectacular experience you can have in a desert
Getting away from it all in Abu Dhabi means hitting the dunes.
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Its neighbour and rival in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, may be better known, but Abu Dhabi is fast becoming a high-profile tourism destination too. Home to the 'seven star' hotel, the Emirates Palace, the world's only Ferrari theme park (featuring the world's fastest roller-coaster) and with plans for both a Louvre and Guggenheim museum, Abu Dhabi is putting itself on the map for travellers.
