Abu Dhabi

★★★★½
Airport reviews

Inside the $4.8 billion ‘world’s most beautiful airport’

It’s an increasingly popular stopover spot for Australians and was striking enough for Tom Cruise to shoot a major Mission Impossible scene in.

Anthony Dennis

Even better than the real thing: Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat.

Luxury holidays

Avoid Greek island’s infamous crowds by visiting the fake one instead

Overcrowded Santorini tops my anti-bucket list: the places I’ve absolutely no intention to visit. Could this little fake version be nicer than the real deal?

Hazel Plush

★★★★
Airline reviews

This airline has no premium economy, but this is the next best thing

The discomforts of a long-haul economy class flight can’t be escaped, but these seats help ease the marathon.

Catherine Marshall

A landmark takes shape .. the exterior of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

This city is about to give Dubai a real run for its dirhams

Abu Dhabi is at last set to compete with its glitzier neighbour Dubai, with its incredible new cultural district finally near completion.

Anthony Dennis

The business suites offer a “hotel in the sky” feeling.

★★★★★
Airline reviews

This business class seat is a perfect ‘hotel in the sky’

This is one snug designer cubbyhole even if the unusual backwards-facing aspect of the seat takes a little getting used to.

Anthony Dennis

Take in Abu Dhabi’s futuristic architecture as you sail into Zayed Port.

Cruises

Port guide: Abu Dhabi, UAE

It might be the conservative cousin of Dubai, but wealthier Abu Dhabi has rolled out ambitious tourism and cultural projects, and is a sight to behold.