Abu Dhabi · Planned by Traveland
Traveland designs personal journeys to Abu Dhabi, from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Yas Island, the oasis city of Al Ain and the dunes of Liwa, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.
Since 1978Family-owned and operated
Signature Travel NetworkMember agency
Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices
Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours
The regions
The capital of the United Arab Emirates pairs a cultural district of world-class museums with island resorts, a green oasis city and some of the largest dunes in Arabia. Your advisor helps you balance city, beach and desert, and plans private guides and drivers.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Qasr Al Watan presidential palace and the waterfront Corniche.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi beneath its latticed dome, quiet beaches where turtles nest, and the growing Saadiyat Cultural District.
Theme parks, the Yas Marina Circuit, golf and waterfront dining, an easy choice for families.
The UNESCO-listed oasis city of date palms and ancient falaj irrigation, with Al Jahili Fort and the mountain road up Jebel Hafeet.
The towering dunes of the Liwa Oasis at the edge of the Empty Quarter, with desert retreats and the wildlife island of Sir Bani Yas.
Sea, sand and a capital of culture.
One advisor to shape every day around you.
Experiences
Every journey begins with what matters most to you.
The marble halls of Qasr Al Watan and the white domes of the Grand Mosque, visited with a guide.
The galleries of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, where the rain of light through the dome is part of the experience.
Forts, oases and museums that tell the story of the Emirates before the oil era.
Dune drives, falconry and dinner at a desert camp, with expert drivers and guides.
A winding mountain road to the summit above Al Ain, best at sunset.
Working with Traveland
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Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.
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Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.
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Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
Timing
November to March is the most comfortable time to visit Abu Dhabi, with warm, sunny days. Summer is very hot, and outdoor sightseeing is best early and late in the day.
Warm days in March and April, ideal for beaches and the desert before the heat builds.
Very hot from June to September, with museums, theme parks and hotel pools.
Temperatures ease from October, and outdoor dining and desert trips return.
Mild, sunny days from December to February, the most popular time to visit.
Questions
November to March offers warm, sunny days and comfortable evenings. Summer is very hot, though the museums and indoor attractions make it easy to stay cool.
Three to five days allows time for the Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a beach day and an evening in the desert. Add a day for Al Ain.
Yes. Dubai is about 90 minutes by car, and many travelers split their stay between the two. We arrange private transfers between them.
Visitors should wear loose clothing that covers arms and legs, and women cover their hair. Shoes are removed before entering the prayer halls.
Yes. Yas Island’s theme parks, calm beaches and desert excursions make Abu Dhabi easy to plan for travelers of all ages.
U.S. citizens can generally receive a free visa on arrival in the UAE for stays of up to 30 days, with a passport valid for at least six months. Entry rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your trip.
We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).
Inquire
Tell us a little about the Abu Dhabi journey you have in mind. An advisor will reply personally.
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Orange
564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-929-6000
Bridgeport
4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
203-371-1114
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
info@traveland.net
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