4 Epic Experiences In Abu Dhabi That Redefine Luxury

Posted by JackWarn on September 7th, 2022

Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly one of the world’s most stunning cities. Built in the desert, the city offers countless attractions for all sorts of travelers; whether you’re a newly-married couple on your honeymoon, a gang of gal pals taking a girls’ only trip to this majestic city, or whether you’re on a family vacation. If you’re in Abu Dhabi, there’s always something to see and something to do, no matter how many times you’ve been here before.

If you’re looking for a place to stay during your visit, you can find furnished apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi or even find luxury villas for rent in Abu Dhabi. After all, the only right way to experience Abu Dhabi is by experiencing the best that the city has to offer.

Whether you’re planning your first or your tenth visit to this stunningly beautiful city. Here are 4 epic experiences you need to try that will redefine your sense of luxury.

1. The Louvre in Abu Dhabi

Millions of tourists visit Abu Dhabi each year, but most of them don’t realize that along with high-end restaurants, luxury yacht parties, and rolling beaches, the city also has plenty of cultural attractions to offer. One of the best ones is the Louvre in Abu Dhabi, a first-of-its-kind museum that displays countless works of art by some of the greatest artists and sculptors of all time, as well as those of underrated artists whose work has a cult following. Abu Dhabi reportedly paid .3 billion for permission to use the name of the Louvre, which it can do till 2037.

While in the city, you can check out luxury car rentals in Abu Dhabi if you’d rather drive yourself around the city. If you’re looking for a glamorous place to stay during your visit, you can find fully-furnished luxury apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi that can accommodate as many people as you like.

2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

If you’re taking the trouble to travel all the way to Abu Dhabi, you must py at least one visit to the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE where thousands congregate every day for prayer. While you don’t have to pay a fee to visit the mosque, we still included it in this list because the majestic mosque is truly one of the most spellbinding places you’ll ever get to see.

The mosque is the perfect place to visit if you want to experience the best of Abu Dhabi’s Islamic art and architecture. The mosque features over 82 domes, more than 1,000 columns, chandeliers gilded with 24-carat-gold, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet. The main prayer hall features one of the world’s largest and most spectacular chandeliers.

3. Fine dining at the Emirates Palace

The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi is the third most expensive hotel ever built. The hotel has its own helicopter landing pad, a stunning ballroom, and a sprawling beach and marina. There are also football fields, tennis courts, gymnasiums, swimming pools, and more.

For the ultimate luxury experience, you can book a three-bedroom palace suite at the hotel. Penthouse suites are reserved for VIP guests, like royalty.

The suites at the hotel offer majestic views of the entire area, including the perfectly-manicured gardens, the pools, and the marina.

For the ultimate fine dining experience, try one of the palace’s sublime restaurants. Visit BBQ Al Qasr for seaside dining in your own private gazebo, Mezlai for mouthwatering Emirati cuisine, and Le Café for alfresco-style high tea. Make sure you try the café’s famous Palace Cappuccino and camel-meat burger, both of which are studded with actual 24-karat-gold flakes.

4. Luxury private yacht cruise on the Persian Gulf

No trip the Abu Dhabi is complete without a private cruise on a luxury yacht. Book a private yacht cruise on the Persian Gulf for the ultimate fine dining experience at sea. You’ll have your own personal butler, a chef who will prepare whichever cuisine you would like to sample, and free Wi-Fi so you can document your entire journey on your Instagram, not to mention stunning views of the Persian Gulf.

You can book luxury yacht rentals in Abu Dhabi through a website online. Do your research before booking your ticket so that you have a full itinerary once you land in Abu Dhabi.

Find luxury apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

The only right way to vacation in Dubai is to do it in style. Find luxury apartments for rent in Dubai through Luxury Bookings. They’re a leading luxury accommodation provider in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You can also find ultra-luxury excursions in Dubai, luxury yacht rentals in Dubai, and short-term vacation rentals in Dubai through their website.

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About the author

The author of this blog post is a travel agent based in Dubai. She frequently contributes blog posts about luxury and economy travel to our website.