It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with us.
Indulge in a gold cappuccino (yes, you read that right) at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. The hotel serves this elegant drink all day long at Le Café, in one of the lobby lounges. The hotel concocts a tasty cappuccino before sprinkling 24-carat gold flakes on top of it, the epitome of luxury. © Wirestock | Dreamstime.com
Located on Saadiyat Island, Louvre Abu Dhabi features nearly 90,000 square feet of galleries. The largest art museum in the Arabian peninsula, artwork here spans all corners of the planet from various centuries. Permanent exhibit pieces include works by Manet, Gauguin, Ingres and more. © Olga Slobodianiuk | Dreamstime.com
Take a camel ride through the desert, beginning in Abu Dhabi. Many tour operators run day experiences from the city into the desert, where camels await to traverse the steep dunes. © Hel080808 | Dreamstime.com
Take in the splendor of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the country’s largest mosque and a place of worship for daily Islamic prayers. Completed in 2007, this mosque can hold more than 7,000 people and is adorned with different marbles from around the world. The carpet in the main hall is considered the world’s largest carpet, made by Iran’s Carpet Company and measuring in at 60,570 square feet. Chandeliers from Germany decorated with millions of Swarovski crystals can also be found here. © Luciano Mortula | Dreamstime.com
In front of Emirates Palace, you’ll come across Emirates Palace Fountain, a sprawling landscape of dancing water and lights that, come night, illuminates the grounds into something spectacular. © Patryk Kosmider | Dreamstime.com
The height of luxury awaits at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. This 5-star hotel features 390 residences, including 22 residential suites and 92 suites. Many suites are furnished in marble and gold, and guests have access to upscale amenities like two spa facilities, more than 40 meeting rooms, a 1.3-kilometer-long beach, a marina, luxury shops and international restaurants. There’s even two helicopter landing pads and a ballroom with space for up to 2,500 guests. © Seqoya | Dreamstime.com
Abu Dhabi knows how to do luxury, and Yas Viceroy Hotel is another manifestation of mastering elegance. This 5-star hotel on Yas Island boasts 499 rooms and suites, 12 dining venues and lounges, and more. The building is easily spotted thanks to its LED canopy that lights up at night. © Epastor16 | Dreamstime.com
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