"A sprawling, Miral-operated resort destination on Abu Dhabi’s shorelines that serves as a world-class hub for entertainment and leisure. The island is home to hotels and multiple cutting-edge theme parks and attractions, and is promoted for its immersive family-entertainment offerings and strong regional accessibility—lying within roughly a four-hour flight of about one-third of the world’s population." - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yahoo Lifestyle, Insider, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines