About VisitAbuDhabi.org

Who We Are

VisitAbuDhabi.org is an independent, non-profit tourism promotion platform dedicated to showcasing Abu Dhabi as a world-class travel destination. We are owned by Travelindex and operate as part of the Travel and Tourism Foundation Network, a global non-profit organization with the sole mission of promoting travel and tourism responsibly, accurately, and accessibly in every destination worldwide.
We are not a travel agency. We are not a tour operator. We are not a government body. We are a trusted editorial voice — built by travelers, for travelers, and for the travel professionals who serve them.

 

Our Independence

VisitAbuDhabi.org maintains complete editorial and operational independence.
We have no affiliation, partnership, or commercial agreement — direct or indirect — with:
  • The Abu Dhabi Tourism Board
  • The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
  • Any other governmental, quasi-governmental, or official tourism authority of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi or the United Arab Emirates
Our content is researched, written, and published independently. No government tourism body reviews, approves, or influences what we publish. This independence allows us to provide unbiased, comprehensive, and traveler-first information without institutional constraint or promotional obligation.

 

For our full legal independence statement, please see our Disclaimer.

 

Our Mission

The Travel and Tourism Foundation was established with the non-profit purpose: to promote travel and tourism globally and in each destination worldwide.
For Abu Dhabi specifically, our mission is to:
  • Inspire travelers to discover the depth, diversity, and authenticity of the emirate
  • Inform with practical, decision-ready guidance — from visa rules to desert camp recommendations
  • Empower travel professionals with reliable B2B resources, itinerary frameworks, and market intelligence
  • Preserve and respect the cultural heritage, natural environment, and local communities that make Abu Dhabi unique
We believe that better information leads to better travel — travel that is more meaningful, more sustainable, and more rewarding for both visitors and host communities.

 

What We Do

For Leisure Travelers

We provide comprehensive, independent destination guides that go beyond surface-level promotion. Our content covers:
  • Detailed practical information (weather, visas, health, safety, customs)
  • Curated attraction and experience recommendations with honest assessments
  • Sample itineraries for 3, 7, and 10+ days
  • Transparent pricing with USD and EUR equivalents
  • Cultural context to help travelers engage respectfully and meaningfully

For Travel Professionals (B2B)

We serve tour operators, travel agents, MICE planners, and investors with:
  • Destination intelligence and infrastructure overviews
  • MICE venue profiles (ADNEC, Yas Island, Saadiyat Cultural District, Al Maryah Island)
  • Sample itineraries and white-label resources
  • Competitive positioning analysis (explicit comparisons with Dubai, Doha, and Oman)
  • Indicative cost structures and market positioning guidance
All B2B content is vendor-neutral. We do not accept payment for placement, preferential listing, or editorial coverage.

 

For the Global Travel Community

We contribute to the broader ecosystem by:
  • Publishing open-access destination intelligence
  • Supporting sustainable and culturally respectful tourism practices
  • Collaborating with independent researchers, local experts, and travel journalists
  • Maintaining editorial standards that prioritize accuracy over speed

Photo Credits:

– YFS Visuals
– Kevin Villaruz
– Abdo Shannan
– Akbar Tarakai
– Lloyd Alozie