Places To Stay

Abu Dhabi and the UAE have a place of rest to suit most tastes and budgets with a wide selection of hotels, hotel apartments, youth hostels and even eco-tourist resorts. The standard of the capital’s five star luxury hotels is exceptionally high but for those with less cash to splash, lower rated hotels have good,…

Hotels

As the capital of one of the wealthiest countries in the world it is not surprising that Abu Dhabi is home to a high number of luxurious hotels. The standards of luxury are so high that once you’ve spent a night or two in an Abu Dhabi five-star hotel you might find five-star hotels in…

Hotel Apartments

New residents looking for temporary accommodation before they find their dream home often find themselves in hotel apartments as the rooms are reasonably priced and can be rented on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. One advantage is that the place can feel far more like a home than a hotel room, so it's ideal…

Hostels

The UAE is not the ideal budget destination although inexpensive accommodation in hostels is available in some emirates. Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah all have hostels and prices start from around Dhs.75 per night for non members. You can apply for membership to the UAE Youth Hostel Association (www.uaeyha.com) at the Dubai hostel, located on Al…

Campsites

While there are no official campsites in the UAE, camping is a popular activity during the cooler months and there are plenty of sites to choose from. The majority of campers, however, are UAE residents, and it’s quite rare for someone to show up at the airport, camping gear in hand, ready to set off…