Get the deal done in the Aloft Abu Dhabi’s sleek spaces. (Photo: Marriott International) If you think the business scene in Abu Dhabi is all about oil, think again. True, the city owes a lot…

Contrary to popular belief, drinking alcohol isn’t prohibited in Abu Dhabi — but public consumption of it is, and restaurants, bars and cafés serving alcohol need a license to do so. But instead of limiting…

Over the years, Abu Dhabi has quietly positioned itself as the Middle East’s art and cultural center. Numerous art galleries have opened and regularly exhibit works by both international and local artists. Now, with a…

Chef Abdulilah Shadoud heads the kitchen at Kuzbara, the international restaurant at the Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi. (Photos: Natasha Amar) Chef Abdulilah Shadoud’s career spans more than a decade, including a spot on Abu…

At the Mina Zayed Fish Souk you’ll find you’ll find stalls stocked with clams, mackerel and other seafood fresh from Arabian waters. (Photo: Alamy) The many souks of Abu Dhabi offer travelers a cultural experience…

Tuck into a traditional Lebanese meal with the locals at Lebanese Flower. (Photos: Natasha Amar) Home to Emiratis and expats united by a common love of food, it’s no surprise that Abu Dhabi is home…

Zip across the desert sands on a dune bashing adventure. (Photo: Alamy) Extreme sports in Abu Dhabi — sounds unexpected, right? But if you think a modern city like Abu Dhabi might not have the…

Wyclef performs at the grand opening of the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel. (Photos: Sean T. Smith) When Wyclef Jean thinks of hotels, he immediately thinks of old school glamour. “I was a jazz major…

While traveling in Abu Dhabi, you’ll want to nourish your mind, body and soul — and your Instagram feed, of course! Thanks to its striking skyline and multi-domed Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, not to mention…

Surviving the 14-plus-hour flight to Dubai or Abu Dhabi can seem a daunting challenge, even to those with six-figure frequent-flyer accounts. To beat back the jet-bound blues, use these international travel tips — and elevate…

Feed the kids’ need for speed on the Junior GT at Ferrari World. (Photo: Courtesy of Ferrari World) We know what you’re thinking: A trip for the kids to the United Arab Emirates is impressive…

Abu Dhabi is the second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates—but if your main impression is what you saw on “Sex and the City 2,” you’re not alone. Here are five things to…

Evening view of illuminated Gate of the World at Global Village 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: Iain Masterton / Alamy Stock Photo) Unless you’re a committed cynic, it’s hard not to be impressed…