Destinations

Belgium

Belgium

Belgium is a small gem of a country in Western Europe full of beautifully preserved medieval history. This is a delightful country to visit where you will encounter everything from Dutch speaking Flanders in the north, to French speaking Wallonia in the south and bilingual Brussels in the centre.

Belgium’s fascinating past can be seen everywhere in its architecture and lifestyle of its people. This charming country is famous for its beer, chocolate, waffles and even French fries (which actually originated in Belgium). You will discover a wonderful choice of great things to do and see from visiting museums in Brussels, to hiking in the woods of the Ardennes or taking a trip to the historic city of Bruges, one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. Belgium buzzes with an exuberant social scene too that includes jazz festivals, rock concerts, nightclubs, traditional pubs and casinos.

Highlights

Sightseeing. Museums, art galleries, festivals, carnivals, outdoor markets

Culture and entertainment. The Swarovski Museum, jazz and classical music festivals, opera including the famous floating opera

Activities and sports. Cookery, brewery tours, chocolate factories tours

Major events. Brussels Book Fair (February), Carnaval De Binche (February), Sablon Spring Baroque Music Festival (April), Brussels Film Festival (June), Ghent Festival (July)

Useful information about Belgium

Language Flemish, French, German
Currency EUR - Euro
Dialing Code +32
Time Zone GMT +1
Flight time Abu Dhabi-Brussels 7:25

Brussels

Brussels

Brussels is a city of fine food with a vibrant café culture. Belgium’s capital city has so much to discover, from its famous French and Flemish heritage to its art nouveau architecture and the city’s colourful African quarter. Explore museums, monuments and historical sites in a city that has grown from a 10th Century fortress town into a metropolis of more than one million people.