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Holidays in Abu Dhabi

Please note: our new direct Virgin Atlantic service to Dubai takes off four times a week from 30th October 2023. Our outbound flights are overnight, so when searching for your holiday you will need to add an additional night to your search.

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The capital of enchantment

As the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi offers a striking blend of 21st-century cityscapes and cherished traditions. Skyscrapers and water parks contrast with pristine gardens, luxurious hotels, and magnificent mosques, blending to create an awe-inspiring holiday destination.


Amidst the modernity, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands as a symbol of cultural reverence. Beyond the city, thrilling desert excursions await in the vast and untouched beauty of the desert dunes, making Abu Dhabi a must-visit destination for anyone seeking contemporary luxury and timeless heritage.

We fly direct to Dubai four times a week

7 hour flight
M T W T F S S
London Heathrow - Dubai
Seasonal service from 30th October 2023
Dubai - London Heathrow
Seasonal service from 31st October 2023

Our new direct Virgin Atlantic service to Dubai takes off four times a week from London Heathrow on the 30th October 2023 until 30th March 2024.

 

The seasonal, weekly service offers outbound flights that are overnight, so when searching for your holiday you will need to add an additional night to your search.

Abu Dhabi Holidays: where the old meets the new

Ancient traditions live side-by-side with contemporary architecture and world record-breaking feats in Abu Dhabi. Constantly developing, renovating and changing, the city always has something new to offer. From its sun-kissed white beaches to an ultra-modern skyline, holidays in Abu Dhabi are where city trips and beach breaks come together.

Family fun on Yas Island

The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

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The fun never ends at The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, the world's first ever Warner Bros™ hotel! This hotel truly brings your favourite character's to life, from Batman to Scooby Doo. You never know who you might see... 

What's more, when staying here, you will receive complimentary access to one (1) Yas Island theme park per person, per day for the duration of your stay. 

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Hotels in Abu Dhabi

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Essential information for Abu Dhabi

Local time
-20hrs
Currently
Language
Flag of the United Arab Emirates
Arabic
Currency
UAE Dirham
Official currency of the United Arab Emirates
Flight information
7h 05m
DXB
Direct flight
When to go
Abu Dhabi enjoys a year round warm climate with very little rainfall. Virgin Atlantic operate a winter service during which the weather is a more manageable temperature.
Abu Dhabi

Do I need a visa?

If you’re travelling on a British Citizen passport, you can get a visitor’s visa on arrival in the UAE. This visa allows visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 30 days. The visa terminates automatically on departure and a new visa is issued on arrival each time the visitor returns to the UAE.

Find out more about Travel Visas here »

When is Ramadan?

Ramadan is estimated to be from 10th March - 8th April 2024. Visiting during this period offers a fascinating insight into Emirati culture and religious traditions.

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