The United Arab Emirates' capital, Abu Dhabi, is a modern metropolis with a pretty waterfront. It used to be a sleepy fishing village inhabited by the Bani Yas Tribe. Back then the main activities were pearl diving and trade. With the discovery of oil in the 1930s, the city experienced unprecedented growth. Today, Abu Dhabi is dotted with skyscrapers, modern malls, beautiful mosques and recreation facilities. It is also the seat of government and an important financial centre. Visitors who are on flights to Abu Dhabi are going to be amazed at the cutting-edge facilities, incredible local culture, lovely beaches, intriguing cuisine, melancholic deserts and historic landmarks. Discover here the best deals for a Flight + Hotel to Abu Dhabi!
The bustling city of Abu Dhabi offers so many attractions that are enticing to guests, it will be difficult to plan a day with the number of things to see and do. In the metropolis, visitors can enjoy the typical amenities of a well-developed urban city and admire the awesome skyline. Shop at its gigantic malls, savour local cuisine or relax at the hotel's spa. For a dash of peace and quiet, escape to the many parks and gardens.
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Abu Dhabi is served by the Abu Dhabi International Airport located just outside the city proper. The airport processed 23 million passengers in 2015. It offers modern facilities such as lounges, parking, sleeping pods, prayer rooms, toilets and showers, duty-free shops, cash machines and restaurants.
The top carriers that fly to this airport are: Etihad Airways, Air India and Jet Airways.
The Abu Dhabi International Airport is located 38 km southeast of the city centre.
If driving to the airport, you can use the 2nd, 8th and 30th streets from the centre of Abu Dhabi. An economical way to reach the city is to take the white A1 bus which you can find outside of Terminals 1, 2 and 3 as well as the Cargo Building and the Police Complex. To go from one terminal to another, hop on an inter-terminal shuttle that runs at a regular schedule. Otherwise, taxis are readily available round the clock whilst Etihad Airways customers benefit from transfers on coaches or luxury cars from the airport to their hotels.