ABU DHABI IS MANY THINGS – the capital of the United Arab Emirates, largest emirate of the country, and a major cultural and commercial centre. However, over and above these factual descriptions sits a land brimming with unexplored gems; cocooned by the gentle Arabian Gulf waters on one end, and Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai on the other. A look beyond the usual perceptions of Abu Dhabi unearths a bevy of culturally rich and captivating experiences for all kinds of travellers, including a solo woman traveller like myself.
ROYAL WELCOME
It is said that Abu Dhabi is a land of luxuries. This moniker is brought to life in more ways than one. To kickstart my trip, I check into Emirates Palace, an opulent abode that often finds a spot on every indulgent traveller’s itinerary. A walk through the hotel’s palatial corridors instantly dissipates my long-haul
