5 nights in Abu Dhabi.

Early flight to Sydney OK. Enjoyed the rest period in the holiday inn near airport. Would definitely use this again. Evening flight Sydney to ABU DHABI always going to be a 14 hour killer. Arrived in Abu Dhabi to a downpour but weather soon cleared. 1st day warm and overcast so we caught up on some sleep and visited three Marina Mall, bought some shorts. The Oryx Hotel is a great location. 800 metres to beach. Got its own Irish pub with a lengthy happy hour, 20% discount on food. Worked out £5 for a pint of good lager, also its a sports bar with all the footy. Step outside the reception area turn left walk 15 yards and there a door to a booze shop. Used the private beach, £9 each for a lounger and umbrella. Lovely sand on beach.