A New Direct Flight From Atlanta to Abu Dhabi Makes It Easy to Explore the UAE's Capital

The new weekly flights will make it easier and more enticing for US tourists to visit the UAE’s capital, a modern city where getting bored is impossible, no matter what type of traveler you are.

Ferrari World Yas Island. Photo: ArtEvent ET/Shutterstock

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Photo: brunocoelho/Shutterstock

For the thrill seekers, there’s Ferrari World Yas Island, a Ferrari-branded theme park housing the planet’s fastest rollercoaster. For the lovers of the natural world, there’s the largest natural island in the UAE, Sir Bani Yas, that is also bird sanctuary and wildlife reserve where you can take an expert-led safari. For the art buffs, there’s the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a branch of the famous French museum where hundreds of precious artworks are on display. For the culturally curious, there’s the immense and magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a dazzling white-and-gold example of Islamic architecture. For the outdoors enthusiasts, there are kayaking opportunities in the emirate’s mangroves, and camping possibilities in the Rub’ al Khali desert. And for everyone there are beaches, souks, date markets, luxury hotels, and much more.

“This moment is not just about expanding our network; it’s about sharing Abu Dhabi with the world. With its endless sunshine, diverse cuisine, rich culture, exhilarating family theme parks, and safe, beautiful beaches, Abu Dhabi offers something for everyone. Our expanded network will make it easier than ever for guests to experience everything our home city has to offer,” Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad’s Chief Executive Officer, said in a press release.

Abu Dhabi is one of the 15 locations in the world with a US immigration facility. That means that you can go through Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the Abu Dhabi airport and bypass all the formalities upon landing back in the US, making traveling between the UAE and the US even more effortless.