Cheapest trips from Abu Dhabi

Kerala's port city with Chinese fishing nets, spice markets, and backwater houseboats nearby.

Danube fortress city with legendary nightlife floating on river barges and a booming food scene.

Omani capital with the Grand Mosque, Mutrah souq, and dramatic wadis and desert camps nearby.

Ancient culture, stunning monastery landscapes, legendary hospitality, and one of the world's oldest wine regions.

Thermal baths, ruin bars, and grand Habsburg architecture straddling the Danube.

Street food capital with ornate temples, bustling night markets, and world-class Thai cuisine at unbeatable prices.

Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and 5,000 years of civilization on the Nile.

Mediterranean capital with Carthage ruins, the medina, and Sidi Bou Said's blue-and-white clifftop charm.

Central Vietnam beach city with Marble Mountains, the Dragon Bridge, and day trips to Hoi An and Hue.

Safari gateway city with a vibrant food scene, Nairobi National Park, and the Karen Blixen Museum.