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When you fly from Washington 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.
Washington Dulles International Airport is a busy international hub serving the USA’s capital, known for its striking main terminal featuring a huge, gracefully curved roof. As you prepare for your departure, orientate yourself within this vast facility.
For transport, you have many options. If you are parking, short and long-term parking is available in garages 1 and 2, offering thousands of covered spaces. The large economy parking area near Route 28 exits has over 12,000 spaces and is serviced by regular shuttle buses to the terminal. Alternatively, taxis, buses, and limousines provide convenient links from Washington D.C.
When flying with Qatar Airways, proceed to Departure Area 2 for check-in. After passing security on the mezzanine level, you will need to board an Aero Train to reach most gates on the four main concourses. Gates H and Z are accessible directly from the terminal. Dulles International offers a wide array of amenities before you fly, including gift shops and cafes serving full meals on the departures level, and car hire and a dedicated pet relief area on the ground floor.
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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