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Ornate white dome and columns of Qasr Al Watan against a clear blue sky
Travel

Qasr Al Watan: a practical guide to Abu Dhabi's presidential palace

Qasr Al Watan is more than a working palace — it is a cultural landmark that invites visitors to explore Arabian heritage, craftsmanship and knowledge in a stunning architectural setting.
Concert stage with dramatic lighting and empty seats in a large venue
Culture

UAE events: Riverdance, Abdul Majeed Abdullah and more this November

From Irish dance at Etihad Arena to Arabic pop at Coca-Cola Arena, here are the UAE live events to book in early November.
White marble mosque with domes and minarets under a blue sky
Travel

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: a practical guide to Abu Dhabi's masterpiece

One of the world's largest mosques is also one of the most welcoming. Here is what to expect, what to wear and how to make the most of a visit.
Golden sand dunes with palm trees at Liwa Oasis
Travel

Liwa Oasis: a practical guide to Abu Dhabi's desert heartland

Discover towering dunes, date farms and historic forts in this remote oasis at the edge of the Empty Quarter.
A shaded walkway between tall date palms with a narrow stone water channel running alongside
Travel

Al Ain Oasis: a practical guide to walking the UAE's great palm garden

Shaded lanes, ancient water channels and tens of thousands of date palms: here is how to make the most of a visit to Al Ain's historic oasis.