About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of United Arab Emirates, home to around 1,807,000 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
1
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
2
Louvre Abu Dhabi
3
Emirates Palace area and Corniche
4
Qasr Al Watan
5
Yas Island (Ferrari World / Warner Bros.)
6
Saadiyat Beach
7
Heritage Village
8
Observation Deck at 300
Budget travel
Free things to do in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Saadiyat Beach
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Visit Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Visit Emirates Palace area and Corniche
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Qasr Al Watan
- Visit Yas Island (Ferrari World / Warner Bros.)
- Visit Saadiyat Beach
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Heritage Village
- Visit Observation Deck at 300
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Al Dhafra Restaurant
Emirati / seafood · Harbour fish restaurant locals love
- $
Zahrat Lebnan
Lebanese · City-wide Lebanese favourite
- $$$
Li Beirut
Lebanese · Refined Lebanese at the St. Regis
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
West Corniche · The palace hotel of Abu Dhabi
- $$$$
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island · Top-rated modern luxury
- $$$$
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Nation Towers · Corniche landmark
Shopping
- Abu Dhabi Mall
- Marina Mall
- Yas Mall
- Al Wahda Mall
- Khalidiyah Mall
- Shams Boutik
Nightlife
- Hemingway's
- The Captain's Arms
- Wakataua Terrace
- Rock Bottom
- Havana Club
- Sax
Museums & culture
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
In pictures
Abu Dhabi gallery
Keep exploring
