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When you fly from Houston to Abu Dhabi with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.
Prepare for your journey at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the world’s busiest and best-organised air facilities serving Houston, Texas. As you plan your departure, note that IAH is approximately 26 miles from the city centre, making taxis, limousine services and regular bus services excellent transport options. You can catch a bus easily from the METRORail Downtown Transit Center station, with services running every 30 minutes.
If you are driving, the airport offers over 25,000 parking spaces, including economy parking at the ecopark, connected to the terminals via a free shuttle service. Once inside, navigating between the five terminals is simple using the underground inter-terminal train or the shuttle bus connecting Terminals A, B and C.
International flights, such as those with Qatar Airways, depart from the state-of-the-art Terminal D, also known as the Mickey Leland International Terminal. Before your flight, you can enjoy the various facilities and amenities. Visit the food court in the departures area for a selection of snacks, quick meals and coffee. Browse exclusive outlets for locally made Texan products and souvenirs, including hats and boots. For relaxation before boarding, consider visiting the wellness centre for a massage or treatment.
Abu Dhabi presents a wealth of world-class cultural and adventure experiences. During your stay, discover the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a spectacular structure of white marble that welcomes visitors of all faiths. For an immersion in art and history, visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first universal museum in the Arab world, with its stunning floating dome design. Discover the city’s origins at Qasr Al Hosn, the oldest stone building in the capital, which showcases Emirati heritage. For thrills, head to Yas Island, a hub for family entertainment that hosts exhilarating theme parks like Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World. You can also embrace the natural side of the emirate by cycling along the beautiful Corniche or kayaking through the serene tidal lagoons of the Mangrove National Park.
Cap your stay by witnessing the architectural majesty and national pride of the UAE with a tour of the grand Qasr Al Watan, the working Presidential Palace.
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