Unlike the nine other cities in my mega-assignment, I had an assist for Abu Dhabi—a friend who’d recently spent a year or two there. 🙏

Part of an assignment to research and create travel itineraries
for destinations all around the world, for different types of travelers.
This installment: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Unlike the other nine cities in my mega-assignment, I had a friend who recently had spent a year or two in Abu Dhabi, and was able to suggest some suitable places to profile. Such an assist was greatly appreciated.
Head here for a whirlwind “24 Hours In” piece, and also for a two-day “Culinary Tour” itinerary (which is one of my favorites because they left in several of my intros that had fun plays on words, including “Every Day Is Hump Day” for a blurb about a place that serves camel burgers).
Author: Sam Mittelsteadt
At work: Sam Mittelsteadt develops editorial and marketing content designed to help dental professionals improve their clinical and practice management skills. Previously, he was a senior content editor for custom publishing, advising and assisting print and digital clients that include a top broadcast TV network, one of the country's most popular retail stores and several major healthcare systems. And before THAT, he was a writer, editor and designer in the entertainment, lifestyle and features sections of newspapers in Montana, western Colorado and Arizona.
Off the clock: He's trying to learn his third language, has a soft spot for pop music and plaid clothing, and is able to concoct a killer cocktail with whatever's handy.
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