Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is known for its natural attractions and outdoorsy activities due to its unique location on an island that juts out into the Persian Gulf. Abu Dhabi is also home to a selection of athletic venues with their own impressive architectural designs, including the Zayed Sports City Stadium, Al Jazeera Stadium, and the Yas Marina Circuit, host to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Dubai is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.