12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Assouline has released a book about Abu Dhabi and it's a must for the coffee table
The UAE capital just got the glossy, glamorous treatment it deserves.
If Abu Dhabi were a story, it would be one packed with soaring architecture, soul-stirring culture, adrenaline-pumping thrills and moments of serene tradition.
Now, the capital's many contrasts and charms have been captured in a beautifully bound keepsake – Abu Dhabi Bright, the latest luxury coffee table book from Assouline.
Yes, the publishing house known for turning iconic destinations into glossy objets d'art has just added Abu Dhabi to its prestigious Travel Series lineup. Think vivid photography, striking design and page after page of the city's most spectacular sights – from the grandeur of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to the modernist lines of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Celebrating the release of "Abu Dhabi Bright", the latest addition to the @Assouline series of travel books about the world's most iconic destinations. A true capture of Abu Dhabi's beauty and soul!#InAbuDhabi — Experience Abu Dhabi (@VisitAbuDhabi) June 11, 2025
Whether you're here for culture, Formula 1, family adventures, or world-class wellness, Abu Dhabi Bright shines a light on it all. The book dives into the capital's vibrant soul – exploring historic gems like Qasr Al Hosn, a centuries-old fort-turned-museum; desert escapes in Al Ain, a UNESCO heritage wonderland; and next-level entertainment on Yas Island, where theme parks and the Grand Prix share space with luxury stays.
Of course, this is Assouline, so you can expect more than just a guide. This is a love letter to a city that effortlessly balances its Bedouin roots with futuristic ambition. Inside, you'll find elegant snapshots of Emirati craftsmanship, high-octane thrills at Ferrari World and serene moments in palm-fringed oases. Each page invites you to look – and look again.
Since 1994, Assouline has carved out a niche publishing the world's most beautiful destinations. What began with a single book inspired by a stay at La Colombe d'Or has grown into a global empire of books that are as much art as they are travel inspiration.
And now, Abu Dhabi Bright joins the ranks. It's bold. It's beautiful. It's a fabulous addition to your coffee table.
Available now.
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