Abu Dhabi, island-capital of UAE, on the Persian Gulf has a hot desert climate with year-round sunny blue skies getting cooler from November to March. The multicultural society of Abu Dhabi marks it out as a center for cultural and commercial activities.

It has over 20 parks and gardens and around 10 km of public beaches. City attractions like exhibitions and sporting events held in state-of-art venues bring thousands of visitors annually. Fine restaurants and world class shopping along with the range of hotels offer great accommodation.

Many airport, city-center and beach side hotels have classy amenities providing every comfort. While Shangri La Hotel, a km away from the airport with its own private beach offers an impressive variety of services and facilities to suit the business traveler, the Al Raha Beach Hotel is wonderful for families to relax and unwind. Spacious rooms, sea view balconies and buffet breakfasts are wonderful.

The Emirates Palace Hotel managed by the Kempinski Group is a government owned hotel having two swimming pools and spas. The hotel with its own marina and helipad is reputed to be the most expensive hotel ever built. It has 302 rooms, 92 suites and 16 Palace Suites.