
Buy a villa on a boutique private island: Villas on Zaya Nurai Island carry a price tag anywhere between $1 million and $20 million.

Splendor on sea: Rivaling the likes of the mansions in the Hollywood Hills and the over-water villas in the Maldives, these plush boltholes boasting six bedrooms and seven bathrooms come complete with private beaches and infinity pools.

Take a Ferrari for a spin in the desert: With the Middle East renowned for its love of super cars, Abu Dhabi offers the perfect terrain for enthusiasts to take to the open roads for the ultimate sports car tour.

Edel & Stark: Choose a high performance model from Edel & Stark luxury car rental, such as a Porsche 718 Boxster S, Lamborghini Huracán or Bugatti Veyron, for an unforgettable driving experience.

Sample a rare vintage: Abu Dhabi's most discerning palates head to the Rosewood Hotel's cozy wine cellar, La Cava, for the best vintages in town.

Cigar room: The UAE's only wine cellar stocks over 1,000 premium labels and has a snug cigar bar where its prized cognac and whiskey selection is housed alongside its authentic Cuban cigars.

Indulge in a 24-carat gold facial: Emirates Palace Spa offers the decadent A Day of Gold treatment, which includes a 90-minute Signature Palace massage, luxurious hammam, 24-carat Gold Radiance Facial, a Bastien pedicure, plus lunch and a gift to take home.

Treatment room: Lavishly decorated in marble baths, opulent fabrics and gold leaf, the Emirates Palace Spa is a celeb favorite in Abu Dhabi.

Splurge on an extravagant dinner: It takes a special place to roll out one of the most lavish meals in the capital -- and the single most expensive dish. Step forward the world-famous Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan Abu Dhabi.

Lucky duck: Hakkasan offers diners the signature Peking duck with beluga caviar for around $550. The famous dish is a favorite with the city's flashy gastronomes.

The Residence by Etihad: Extravagance is second nature in Abu Dhabi, one of the world's wealthiest cities. And there's no better way to arrive into town than in Etihad Airway's opulent apartment The Residence.

Complete privacy: With all the perks of a private jet, travelers can enjoy complete privacy, slip into designer sleepwear and stay connected with the complimentary Wi-Fi or sit back and enjoy the latest must-see movies on the impressive 32-inch LCD screen.

Hire a luxury personal shopper: Sara Khan and the team at By Appointment can help you source rare designer items such as exotic Hermès Birkin bags worth around $350,000.

Make a diamond your best friend: In the land of excess, diamonds will forever be in fashion and global game-changers Mouawad operate an appointment service for Abu Dhabi-based clients to purchase their high-net-worth masterpieces.

Diamond dynasty: Run by the fourth-generation Mouawad brothers -- Fred, Alain and Pascal -- the Lebanese family are among the world's richest diamond owners thanks to a series of shrewd purchases over the years.




