If you want to stop somewhere on a flight, it needs to be part of an open jaw, or a stopover, or a destination. As of writing this, there are still plenty of interesting things you can do with United’s…
Visiting The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE
We went to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and got lucky enough to arrive just as a tour was about to start. I would recommend taking it if you get there in time, it was interesting and informative…
What To Do On A Layover In Qatar?
It seems a common question for people to ask what to do on a layover in Qatar, as I’m not alone in having a fairly long one there. On my first time through to Abu Dhabi from South Africa, I…
Points Cheap Global Hotel Redemptions
Drew over at Travel Is Free has a great post on cheap hotel redemptions around the world. I rarely use my points for hotels but did have some good luck in the Middle East, and at one of the proerties…
Falcon Hospital Tour – Abu Dhabi, UAE
We visited the Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, somewhat near the airport and reachable by taxi. They provide two tour packages that can be reserved online; a 2 hour tour and a 3 hour tour with lunch. FlyerTalkers appear to advise…
Driving a Formula YAS 3000 at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has an amazing motorsports complex in Yas Marina Circuit. It is located near Ferrari World and has a nice arrive and drive kart track. Many programs are available (and changing) on their site – see for details; these…
Visiting Ferrari World – Abu Dhabi, UAE
My buddy Josh and I visited Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi – the world’s largest indoor amusement park. It’s located on Yas Island, the same place as Yas Marina Circuit with its many driving experiences and kart track – although…
Karting at Yas Marina Kartzone in Abu Dhabi
There appear to be a ton of Karting places around Abu Dhabi – not only locally but up in Dubai and in Al Ain as well. We planned on a trip to Al Ain although it was closed the day…
