Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi announces first destinations

Budget carrier’s Gulf operation to launch flights to Athens on 15 January, followed by Thessaloniki in February

Etihad plans to ramp up flight capacity as demand returns

Etihad wil fly nearly half its pre-Covid capacity this summer

Abu Dhabi ready for 'new era' of global tourism

New standardised hygiene programme introduced across all hotels and tourism attractions in the emirate

Etihad launches Wellness Ambassadors on flights

The airline claims the move is an industry first as it continues to roll out health and hygiene measures

Etihad extends UK and Ireland special flight programme into June

Additional Heathrow and Dublin services to and from Abu Dhabi announced

Dnata takes on Etihad Holidays brand in the UK

Etihad Holidays to be primarily direct sell under new management

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: Abu Dhabi Masterclass

This Facebook Live showcases Abu Dhabi’s new virtual exploration platform, which promises a taste of the emirate’s magic and hospitality as well as explaining how agents can win a five-star holiday to Abu Dhabi and Love2shop vouchers

Etihad to restore regular London-Melbourne service

The route, which will operate via Abu Dhabi, will get under way from Melbourne on 15 May before the first outbound London service takes off on 21 May

Abu Dhabi agent training

Gone are the days when Abu Dhabi was just a stopover city. Today’s Abu Dhabi is a ‘must see’ destination in its own right, regularly surprising visitors with its astonishing diversity.

Etihad extends Heathrow rescue flight programme

Gulf carrier adds extra five Abu Dhabi-Heathrow services to May schedule, but there are no further Dublin flights planned

Etihad announces London and Dublin repatriation flights

Abu Dhabi-London flights take place over 16-18 April and Dublin flights on 15, 20 and 22 April

Wizz Air coy on low-cost UK-Abu Dhabi flights

Budget carrier declines to detail plans as it seals new Abu Dhabi venture

Mandarin Oriental to manage Emirates Palace

The hotel in Abu Dhabi sits on a 1.3-kilometre private beachfront and has 394 rooms and suites

Wizz Air plans ultra-low-cost Abu Dhabi operation

Joint venture agreed in principle with the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company

Etihad boosts summer capacity on Dublin-Abu Dhabi route

Airline to operate additional four flights a week during summer peak, on top of existing daily service

Facebook Live: Abu Dhabi client-matching with Travel 2

This Facebook Live picks out client types and chats through which Abu Dhabi hotels and activities are best suited to them. Plus, the session shares key information about Travel 2’s latest incentives!

Etihad adds Heathrow capacity for summer season

Abu Dhabi-London route will increase to five times weekly during the summer peak

9 things to book in the Middle East right now

We highlight the latest updates in the Middle East region

WTM 2018: Abu Dhabi reopens historical landmark

Visitors can explore the culture of Abu Dhabi when its historical Qasr Al Hosn landmark reopens next month after a decade

Etihad Airways increases festive Heathrow-Abu Dhabi service

Fourth daily service added during winter peak period

Super fast travel links planned for the UAE

Passengers could soon be transferred between Dubai’s two international airports in just six or seven minutes, said experts speaking at the Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) Future Travel Experiences seminar last month

Abu Dhabi tempts tourists with experiences

The campaign will focus on selling the destination’s many attractions to the public

Abu Dhabi to host 2016 Abta Travel Convention

The event will take place in the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel between 10 and 12 October

Rising stars: the new wave of luxury product across the Middle East

Regional tensions are having little impact on tourism and infrastructure plans. From jaw-dropping luxury hotels to major cultural attractions, Gary Noakes looks at what’s in the pipeline