This 5-star Anantara resort is located in the Liwa desert and is a place not to miss.  Qasr al Sarab means "The Palace of Mirage". The view of sand dunes from this hotel is truly amazing and you can also go on Desert...

Tal Moreeb If you're ever planning on going dune bashing and bike riding in the desert I would highly recommend you to go to Liwa (in the Abu Dhabi Emirate). You can rent bikes there. Liwa is home to amazing and fun desert...

After a couple of hours drive and a 20 minute boat ride from Abu Dhabi, you will find my favorite island, Sir Baniyas Island. The entire island is a nature reserve where over 15,000 wild animals live. There aren't directly any roads and you will...

Nothing makes me happier than when friends invite me over for "just some lunch" and I get to enjoy the family atmosphere of an Emirati home. Today was such a day. ...

Manarat Al Saadiyat is an art museum I try to visit every now and then. I often find interesting and inspiring local and international exhibitions here. The museum has multiple gallery spaces and is more of a cultural hub than just a venue...

A bit pricey yet one of my favorite shops for inspiration - minbart. The shop is located in the Al Muneera area (5 min with car from Yas Island) in Abu Dhabi. They have creative and beautiful clothes, accessories and other design pieces. They sell pieces from both...

To reach out to small uninhabited islands with white beaches, you can take a boat, jet ski or even a catamaran 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi's coast. Belevari Marine takes you on a 4h visit: It will take 30-40min with the catamaran to get...