There are many ways to explore Abu Dhabi beyond the obvious. From ancient tombs hidden within desert parks to paddleboarding through peaceful mangroves, this episode uncovers unexpected experiences across the Emirate. Or maybe you fancy slowing things down with a visit to a luxury wellness retreat. Discover Abu Dhabi in this episode, off-the-beaten track.&nbsp;&nbsp; Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi&nbsp;&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;There are many ways to explore Abu Dhabi beyond the obvious. From ancient tombs hidden within desert parks to paddleboarding through peaceful mangroves, this episode uncovers unexpected experiences across the Emirate. Or maybe you fancy slowing things down with a visit to a luxury wellness retreat. Discover Abu Dhabi in this episode, off-the-beaten track.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Adventure and exploration: Why you should get off Abu Dhabi’s beaten track 

Abu Dhabi: a destination where heritage, culture and innovation meet, and soon, a new season ready to be unwrapped. Host and broadcaster, Katie Overy, takes us on a sonic journey across the emirate she knows well, discovering it in new and unexpected ways. From off-the-beaten-track adventures and adrenaline-filled experiences to vibrant public art, world-renowned museums, rich culinary traditions and world-class luxury, this four-part audio series teases unmissable experiences across the emirate. Launching soon, Abu Dhabi Unwrapped: Season 2 invites those curious to explore beyond the obvious. Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi.&nbsp; To discover more: <a href="https://visitabudhabi.ae/en">https://visitabudhabi.ae/en</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Abu Dhabi: a destination where heritage, culture and innovation meet, and soon, a new season ready to be unwrapped. Host and broadcaster, Katie Overy, takes us on a sonic journey across the emirate she knows well, discovering it in new and unexpected ways. From off-the-beaten-track adventures and adrenaline-filled experiences to vibrant public art, world-renowned museums, rich culinary traditions and world-class luxury, this four-part audio series teases unmissable experiences across the emirate. Launching soon, Abu Dhabi Unwrapped: Season 2 invites those curious to explore beyond the obvious.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To discover more: &lt;a href="https://visitabudhabi.ae/en"&gt;https://visitabudhabi.ae/en&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Coming soon a new series: Abu Dhabi Unwrapped

There’s nothing like exploring a place through your tastebuds. In our final episode, Dina experiences Abu Dhabi’s delicious and diverse food scene with a traditional early breakfast at Al Fanar, an international buffet brunch at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Hotel’s Sofra BLD and taking supper at one of the emirate’s oldest eateries, Bu Tafish. Dina also visits the renowned Mina Markets to learn about the importance of local ingredients from spices, dates, camels' milk and Arabic coffee with the UAE's first female national chef, Khulood Atiq. Whatever craving you have, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Abu Dhabi. Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and produced for them by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. Thank you for joining us on this audio adventure! Be sure to check out the rest of the series.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing like exploring a place through your tastebuds. In our final episode, Dina experiences Abu Dhabi’s delicious and diverse food scene with a traditional early breakfast at Al Fanar, an international buffet brunch at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Hotel’s Sofra BLD and taking supper at one of the emirate’s oldest eateries, Bu Tafish. Dina also visits the renowned Mina Markets to learn about the importance of local ingredients from spices, dates, camels' milk and Arabic coffee with the UAE's first female national chef, Khulood Atiq. Whatever craving you have, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Abu Dhabi.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and produced for them by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for joining us on this audio adventure! Be sure to check out the rest of the series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Explore the never-ending range of traditional and international dishes available in Abu Dhabi.

#5 Food for the Soul

This week, Abu Dhabi’s adventurous side awaits. Record-breaking experiences include the world’s fastest rollercoaster, the largest indoor skydiving tunnel and the biggest indoor theme park. Accompanied by&nbsp;adrenaline junkie experts, Dina goes off the beaten track with a kayak tour through the emirate’s Eastern Mangroves, a track day at Yas Marina Circuit and dune bashing through the desert. For those looking for lasting, high-octane holiday memories, Abu Dhabi has got you covered. Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and produced for them by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. New episodes launching weekly.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Abu Dhabi’s adventurous side awaits. Record-breaking experiences include the world’s fastest rollercoaster, the largest indoor skydiving tunnel and the biggest indoor theme park. Accompanied by&amp;nbsp;adrenaline junkie experts, Dina goes off the beaten track with a kayak tour through the emirate’s Eastern Mangroves, a track day at Yas Marina Circuit and dune bashing through the desert. For those looking for lasting, high-octane holiday memories, Abu Dhabi has got you covered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and produced for them by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New episodes launching weekly.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Dune bashing, water sports, F1 driving experiences and more – Abu Dhabi knows how to pick up the pace.

#4 Abu Dhabi’s Adrenaline Rush

In this week's episode, Dina begins a day of decadence at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Emirates Palace and Spa sampling their famous gold-leaf ‘Palace Cappuccino’&nbsp;and learning all about their specialist Middle Eastern spa treatments. Indulging in more of the grandeur the city has to offer, Dina discovers gold souks, supercars and Michelin star restaurants alongside select connoisseurs well versed in the finer things of life. Abu Dhabi has it all for those looking for a true five-star experience. Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and produced for them by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. New episodes launching weekly.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this week's episode, Dina begins a day of decadence at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Emirates Palace and Spa sampling their famous gold-leaf ‘Palace Cappuccino’&amp;nbsp;and learning all about their specialist Middle Eastern spa treatments. Indulging in more of the grandeur the city has to offer, Dina discovers gold souks, supercars and Michelin star restaurants alongside select connoisseurs well versed in the finer things of life. Abu Dhabi has it all for those looking for a true five-star experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and produced for them by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New episodes launching weekly.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

#3 A Luxury Life

Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi: a destination where heritage, culture and innovation meet. Host and broadcaster, Katie Overy, takes us on a sonic journey across the emirate she knows well, discovering it in new and unexpected ways. From off-the-beaten-track adventures and adrenaline-filled experiences to vibrant public art, world-renowned museums, rich culinary traditions and world-class luxury, Katie unwraps Abu Dhabi for those curious to explore beyond the obvious. This four-part series reveals fresh perspectives and unmissable experiences across the emirate. Join us on an audio journey that will inspire and intrigue.

Abu Dhabi Unwrapped: A Sonic Travel Guide

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