United Arab Emirates

Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

Things to Do in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi Attractions

Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

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Full-Day Tour of Abu Dhabi City From Dubai, Day Trip with Guide
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Private Abu Dhabi Tour From Dubai
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Abu Dhabi Small-Group Day Trip from Dubai by OceanAir™️
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Full-Day Private Abu Dhabi City Tour
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Premium Abu Dhabi Half Day Tour from Dubai
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Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with Coffee at Emirates Palace from Dubai
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Abu Dhabi: 7-Hours Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
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Go City: Dubai Explorer Pass - Choose 3, 4, 5 or 7 Attractions
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Skyscrapers & Towers
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Abu Dhabi Guided Sightseeing Boat Tours
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Abu Dhabi Desert Tour With BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride and Belly Dance Hotel Pickup
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Top Attractions in Abu Dhabi

1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

Religious Sites

A structure that unites the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of…

2. Louvre Abu Dhabi

Art Museums • History Museums

By AdventureDiva

This is the first universal museum in the Arab world that was designed to represent different civilizations and…

3. Emirates Palace

Architectural Buildings

Open now

experience the atmosphere of the legendary tales of 1001 nights.

4. Yas Marina Circuit

Auto Racing Tracks

Futuristic and modern built formula one track that looks like a combination of Bedouin tents and fastest racetrack

5. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

Amusement & Theme Parks

Admission tickets from $85.00

They have six immersive lands inspired by legendary Warner Bros. characters, with rides, shows and attractions.

6. The Corniche

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

Several miles of waterfront, walkways and cafes in the heart of Abu Dhabi.

7. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Amusement & Theme Parks

Admission tickets from $93.00

A gigantic theme park nest to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Circuit.

8. Qasr Al Watan

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

It is a showcase also for how the UAE has developed since its inception in 1971.

9. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

Water Parks

Admission tickets from $82.00

The waterpark’s theme is based on a legend that represents local Emirati culture and heritage.

10. Yas Mall

Shopping Malls

This three level complex with several wings radiating out from, what appeared to be, several central plazas is said to…

11. Observation Deck at 300

Points of Interest & Landmarks

By JochenHertweck

The ‚Observation Deck at 300‘ is currently the only public observation deck on top of a highrise building in all of Abu…

12. Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The history of Falconry, with emphasis on Emirati Royalty who founded the hospital, begins the tour, in a display hall…

13. Corniche Beach

Beaches

The beach has been created over a couple of years using tons and tons of natural beach sand.

14. Marina Mall

Shopping Malls

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An authentic skeleton of a woolly mammoth exposed at the bottom of a panoramic sky coffee shop at the central tower…

15. Etihad Towers

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

This a world class hotel featuring three towers to include hotel, residences and homes.

16. Saadiyat Beach

Beaches

The mosque accommodates more than 40,000 worshippers; 10,000 in the internal areas and 30,000 in the external areas.

17. Yas Gateway Park

Parks

18. Emirates Park Zoo & Resort

Zoos

The new and improved park boasts more than 660 animals including a pair of white tigers, lions, cheetahs and a siberian…

19. Abu Dhabi Mall

Shopping Malls

A multi story mall complete with food court and American chain stores such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Victoria's secret, etc.

20. Aldar HQ Building

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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The distinctive building is Aldar Headquarters, the first circular building of its kind in the Middle East, located in…

21. Qasr Al Hosn

Historic Sites

Admission tickets from $8.37

This fest takes us through the heritage of UAE – lifestyle and occupation of people prior to the discovery of Oil.

22. Heritage Village

Historic Sites

The heritage Village at Creek Abu Dhabi is preserved heritage museum of Abu Dhabi.

23. Mangrove National Park

National Parks • Parks

It's untouched piece of wild nature between skyscrapers of the capital.

24. Yas Beach

Beaches

A restaurant with a new menu with a delicious variety of drinks, snacks, fruit and proper meal options.

25. The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Shopping Malls

The Galleria is a high-end Luxurious Complex on Al Maryah Island offering more than shopping, experience this newly…

26. Umm Al Emarat Park

Parks

Secluded walks, hidden gardens, water features and fountains that invite you in, a cooling, mist filled tropical house…

27. Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center

Points of Interest & Landmarks

ADNEC is Abu Dhabi's version of the exhibition centres that every city in the world decided they had to have in the…

28. Masdar City

Neighborhoods

By CakeyOfEarlGreyshire

By Masdar City aspires to have become a global clean energy & urban cluster, incorporating research, development…

29. Al Wahda Mall

Shopping Malls

A vast extensive multi floored locale of shops, groceries, pharmacies, and even the movies.

30. The Founder's Memorial

Monuments & Statues

The tour was short yet intriguing as our tour guide Abeer shared great knowledge about Sheikh Zayed and the Memorial,...

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