Israeli and American officials travelled to Abu Dhabi on Monday on board the first commercial flight from Israel to the UAE.
It was a further step in establishing relations between the UAE and Israel since they sealed a peace accord on August 13.
El Al Flight 971, which was listed on the Israeli airline's website as a typical commercial flight, took off from Tel Aviv with the word "peace" in Arabic, Hebrew and English above the cockpit window.
The plane landed at 3.40pm at Abu Dhabi International Airport and taxied to a red-carpet welcome.
The El Al flight landed at the VIP terminal where US flags flew alongside the Star of David.
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, who is US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and a key architect of Washington's Middle East policy, hailed the historic flight.
Mr Kushner praised Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, for his leadership and courage.
Sheikh Mohamed was "truly leading the new Middle East", Mr Kushner said.
"The very few who have been critical of this peace agreement are the ones with a long track record of failure," he said.
The Israeli delegation, which included economists, scientists and planners, underpins the importance Israel places on co-operation with the UAE, one of the few Arab countries with a GDP larger than Israel's.
Israeli officials will meet those from the UAE “in preparation for the signing of co-operation agreements in the civil and economic fields”, Israel said.
Mr Kushner and US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien accompanied the Israeli delegation, led by National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat.
The flight was numbered after the UAE's international dialling code, and the return flight, set to leave Abu Dhabi on Tuesday morning, is El Al 972, which is Israel's code.
“I’ve been waiting for this moment since I joined the foreign ministry 20 years ago. The sky is the limit,” Lior Haiat, Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman, told The National.
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, centre right, and the US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, centre left, pose for a photo with UAE Air Force's Maj Gen Falah Al Qahtani,, and other officials at Al Dhafra airbase in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Twitter/ @USAinUAE
Senior adviser to the US president Jared Kushner being shown a replica of the Abrahamic Family House at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Twitter/ @USAinUAE
Senior advisor to the US president Jared Kushner at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Twitter/ @USAinUAE
Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat greets an Emirati official as he makes his way to board the plane to leave Abu Dhabi. EPA
White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien during a visit to Al Dhafra airbase in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
Senior advisor to the US president Jared Kushner at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Twitter/ @USAinUAE
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash and head of Israel's National Security Council Meir Ben-Shabbat. Twitter/ @USAinUAE
Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash hold a meeting in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, right, with Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, left, arrive in the UAE on the first commercial flight between Israel and the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner speaks as US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien looks on. Victor Besa / The National
Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, centre, and US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, on the tarmac after disembarking from the El Al flight. Victor Besa / The National
Head of Israel's National Security Council Meir Ben-Shabbat delivers a speech upon his arrival. AFP
US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien delivers a speech upon arrival in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, right, delivers a speech as Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat and White House adviser Jared Kushner look on. Victor Besa / The National
US-Israeli delegation led by White House adviser Jared Kushner arrive in Abu Dhabi on the first commercial flight between Israel and the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat disembark a plane after landing at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Reuters
US and Israeli flags at Abu Dhabi airport. Victor Besa / The National
A UAE official waits for Israeli and US delegates to disembark the Israeli flag carrier El Al's airliner after landing at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Reuters
Senior White House adviserJared Kushner and US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien speak to the media in an El Al airplane. AFP
Reporters, Israeli and US delegates travelling on an Israeli El Al airliner prepare to disembark on arrival in Abu Dhabi. AP
Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and US President's senior adviser Jared Kushner are seated during Israeli flag carrier El Al's flight LY971, from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi. EPA
An official greeting message is seen on the Israeli carrier El Al airliner carrying Israeli and US delegates during their flight to Abu Dhabi. Reuters
The Israeli flag carrier El Al's airliner lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Victor Besa / The National
The Israeli flag carrier El Al's airliner lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Victor Besa / The National
The Israeli flag carrier El Al's airliner approaches to land in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
A view of the scenery through the window of Israeli flag carrier El Al's flight LY971, as it is approaching for landing at the airport of Abu Dhabi. EPA
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, left, Israel's National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, right, and US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, board the El Al flight to Abu Dhabi. EPA
The US-Israel delegation board the plane. EPA
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner and US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien pose with members of the US-Israel delegation before boarding the El Al's flight. AP
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, right, looks on as US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien speaks before boarding the El Al's flight. AP
The Arabic, English and Hebrew word for 'Peace' is seen on the Israeli flag carrier El Al's airliner which carried Israel-US delegations to meet Emirati leadership in Abu Dhabi. AP
A seat covering says 'Making History' in Arabic, English and Hebrew. Reuters
A flight crew member stands in front of the El Al jet. AP
Flight crew hold a meeting before the historic flight. Reuters
A pilot goes through pre-flight checks. Reuters
Screens displaying flight number LY971 to Abu Dhabi at Tel Aviv airport. Reuters
Screens displaying flight number LY971 to Abu Dhabi at Tel Aviv airport. Reuters
Mr Haiat said the accord would not only affect the governments but "each and every citizen in Israel and the Emirates". A ceremony to inaugurate the accord could take place in Washington in a matter of weeks, he said.
Before the flight, Israeli health authorities added the UAE to a list of countries from which Israelis can return without mandatory 14-day coronavirus quarantine.
The arrival of the delegation follows the announcement of the Abraham Accord, a US-mediated deal under which Israel agreed to halt annexation of the occupied Palestinian territories in exchange for normalisation of ties with the UAE.
Israel and the UAE have moved quickly to cement their ties over the past two weeks.
Almost immediately, they opened direct phone lines and Cabinet ministers held friendly phone conversations.
On Saturday, the UAE ended its formal commercial boycott of Israel.
UAE Minister of State for Food Security, Mariam Al Mheiri, and Israel's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alon Schuster, held an online meeting last Friday, Wam reported.
