Abu Dhabi Unwrapped: A Sonic Travel Guide

Food and local flavours: Why Abu Dhabi could be the next global food capital

Abu Dhabi is home to incredible local produce, from sweet dates and figs to the much-loved breakfast chabab. Join host Katie Overy as she meets farmers and chefs who share how Emirati cuisine brings people together. Here explore how food, hospitality and culture work in tandem to bring people round the dinner table and why Abu Dhabi is fast becoming a global destination for foodies. Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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. Paid and presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming soon a new series: Abu Dhabi Unwrapped

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. To discover more: https://visitabudhabi.ae/enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#5 Food for the Soul

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#4 Abu Dhabi’s Adrenaline Rush

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 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.