Until recently Abu Dhabi was a relatively undiscovered gem as far as the world travel map was concerned.

But now a collection of first class hotels coupled with year round blue skies and a sense of Arabian adventure have opened up this captivating destination to more and more worldwide visitors.

Genuine warmth and friendliness greet visitors to a city steeped in ancient history and a strong tradition of Arabian hospitality.

Despite the glass coated skyscrapers that have sprung up over the past few decades Abu Dhabi still retains much of its original charm. Next to magnificent modern buildings and spectacular mosques still lie some spectacular examples of traditional architecture and pointers to the simpler life that existed in the region before the oil boom.