ABU DHABI
ABU DHABI
MORE THAN JUST A LAYOVER
The growing capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, is more than just a transit stop between destinations. While you’ re flying through, take a few days to experience this diverse Middle Eastern city. By Travel Update staff writer
The poshest hotel in Abu Dhabi has seven stars and a floor reserved for the rulers of countries and governments. We know, because it’ s marked“ Rulers” in the lift, right above the button marked“ Palace Suites”, where us mere mortals can stay. Mere mortals for $ 14,000 a night, that is. You can draw gold from an ATM( yes, a real one) and if you look carefully at the airport, you might spot the same Rolls Royce police car we did.
But this capital city of the United Arab Emirates is also many other things. With daily flights from Johannesburg and an airport quickly becoming a travel hub for destinations around the world, it’ s a great stopover for the chance to explore one of the fastestgrowing cities in the Middle East, before heading on to your final destination.
So instead of grinding your teeth through another marathon trip of flights and transit stops, book a few days’ layover in Abu Dhabi to experience some of the things this diverse destination has to offer.
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