United Arab Emirates
Best Places to Visit in Abu Dhabi
The largest emirate, and the one with the islands — Sir Bani Yas and Dalma both take planning, and both repay it.
Every guide below is first-hand: visited, photographed and written by Umut İlkaya.
Hotels and stays in Abu Dhabi
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Abu DhabiAnantara Sir Bani Yas Island – Unique Private Island Hotel in UAE
Anantara on Sir Bani Yas Island, where a wildlife reserve runs down to the beach — getting there from Abu Dhabi, and what a stay involves.
16 Aug 2025 · Hotels & Stays
Best things to do in Abu Dhabi
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Abu DhabiDalma Island Abu Dhabi Travel Guide 2026 | Ferry, Tickets, Things To Do & Hidden UAE Gem
How to reach Dalma Island from Abu Dhabi — ferry, tickets and what there is to do on one of the least visited islands in the UAE.
20 Feb 2026 · Things to Do
Hidden gems in Abu Dhabi
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Abu DhabiDalma Island Abu Dhabi Travel Guide 2026 | Ferry, Tickets, Things To Do & Hidden UAE Gem
How to reach Dalma Island from Abu Dhabi — ferry, tickets and what there is to do on one of the least visited islands in the UAE.
20 Feb 2026 · Things to Do
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