Abu Dhabi unveils a festive lineup for Chinese New Year celebrations

Etihad Airways has launched a new high-end collection of amenity kits and loungewear in partnership with Italian design behemoth Giorgio Armani and luxe well-being brand Espa.

I’ve always been obsessed with the food around festivities. I adore breaking ‘rules’ set around cooking, but there is something so lovely about the simplicity of celebrating with a certain dish to link you to a culture. Food around Scottish festivities is not a widely known tradition; the most habitual celebratory food we would eat would be a steamy tower of haggis, neeps, and tatties on Burns Night, surrounded by poetry and whisky. But I can’t really think of many others off the top of my head.

Having lived in the shadow of Dubai for too long, Abu Dhabi has emerged as a popular tourist destination in recent years, especially when it comes to families.

Made up of over 200 islands, the UAE’s capital is a vibrant city and boasts a whole variety of neighborhoods, each with its own personality.

With just weeks to go until the start of the Formula 1® 2024 season, Ethara has announced tickets for this year’s FORMULA 1® ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX are now on sale, with a range of thrilling experiences and fan favourite vantage points now available for fans to secure for the F1® season finale at Yas Marina Circuit. The 24th and final race of the longest season in Formula 1® history will take place as part of the 16th edition of the Abu Dhabi GP weekend, set to take place from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th December 2024 at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island. Fans can now secure their seat at the region’s biggest event weekend with organisers confirming a range of in-demand experiences are now available to purchase.

MGM Resort’s upcoming three-hotels-in-one mega-resort in Dubai will not have a casino, CEO and president Bill Hornbuckle has said. Still, he has high hopes for the project, now with a new budget in excess of $2.5 billion.

The cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates will engage the most restless minds with its iconic galleries and museums, including the Louvre and, from 2025, the Guggenheim. Architecture fans can wander streets of opulent, statement-making Islamic structures, including the country’s largest mosque, while those looking for adventure will find thrills in abundance at the world’s biggest man-made surfing wave, plus an entire theme park built for speed junkies.

The wealthiest Emirate, and capital of the UAE, is where the nation puts on its smartest face. More conservative than its glitzy partying neighbor, Dubai, Abu Dhabi’s ever-evolving landscape includes ultra-luxe hotels, modern mega architecture and deep-rooted tradition.

Often synonymous with glitz and glam, Abu Dhabi might seem like a destination tailored exclusively to upscale travelers. However, beneath its futuristic facade lies a treasure trove of free things to do, catering to even the most budget-conscious travelers.

With its rich cultural heritage, sublime landscapes, interesting museums, contemporary architecture, vibrant food scene and kind-hearted people, Abu Dhabi is a delight.

While many cultures all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, perhaps some of the most festive and highly-visible celebrations come from East Asian and Southeast Asian communities and diaspora. To honor the moment, we spoke to some contributors and friends of Condé Nast Traveler to check in and learn what Lunar New Year means to them, and how they’re celebrating the incoming Year of the Dragon. Spoiler alert: red envelopes and dumpling parties abound.

Yuwei Zhangzou represents a new type of Chinese tourist.