The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi offers a more traditional experience than a holiday in Dubai as well as numerous cultural and sporting adventures. Sure, you can enjoy trips into the desert to ride a camel, or even sleep under the stars, but you can also visit The Louvre Abu Dhabi that takes visitors on a journey through time to explore the development of different civilisations. There are plenty of water activities at Yas Water World, thrilling motoring-inspired rides at Ferrari World, the legendary Yas Marina Circuit where the Formula One Grand Prix Abu Dhabi is held every year – and much, much more.  

Things to do in Abu Dhabi 

• Race around the Yas Marina Circuit in a 2-seater open cockpit Le Mans racing car. 
• Ride the one of the highest rollercoasters on earth, the Flying Aces, at Ferrari World. 
• Explore the iconic and decorative Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. 
• Discover the incredible Al Ain Palace Museum to learn about the country’s ruling family. 
• Enjoy sandboarding and dune bashing on a desert safari. 
• Walk under a dome made of 8,000 metal stars at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. 
• Meet Batman and other superheroes at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi. 
• Ride on a hydromagnetic-powered 6-person tornado waterslide at Yas Waterworld. 
• Discover the magical Al Ain Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
• Enjoy an evening desert dinner and belly dancing. 
• Spend the day exploring nearby Dubai. 
• Ride a camel in the desert. 

Of course, there’s also excellent shopping in Abu Dhabi, great dining experiences in a variety of restaurants, a boat tour from the water to see the capital city from a different perspective, a falcon hospital to view the UAE’s masterful bird and spectacular Yas Island, home to numerous hotels and a beautiful beach. Thompsons Holidays can organise your Abu Dhabi holiday package, so give us a call for a dream travel experience.