My little Abu Dhabi edit ✨ The places I’d actually recommend to a friend: from beautiful beaches and iconic architecture to museums, hidden gems, great views and a few fun days out. Save this for your next Abu Dhabi weekend (or for when you have frie...
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an absolute must, especially around sunset when the white marble looks incredible.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Louvre Abu Dhabi: where you come for the art and stay for the beautiful dome and the way the light falls through it.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Qasr Al Watan is absolutely spectacular and one of those places that genuinely makes you stop and look around in awe.
Qasr Al Watan
Saadiyat Beach: no, these are not Maldives! It's the white sand and turquoise water of Saadiyat Beach!
Saadiyat Beach
Emirates Palace: Even if you’re not staying here it’s worth seeing the palace and treating yourself to coffee (with gold dust 😉) or something sweet.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Jubail Mangrove Park: take a walk through the serene mangroves or kayak around them for a completely different side of Abu Dhabi.
Jubail Mangrove Park
Yas Island: make a day of it with restaurants, entertainment, shopping and some of Abu Dhabi’s biggest attractions.
Yas Island
Ferrari World: even if rollercoasters aren’t usually your thing, the architecture alone is pretty impressive.
Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Yas Waterworld: perfect choice for a hot day when you want something fun and a little more playful.
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Warner Bros. World: a fun indoor escape on Yas Island, especially if you’re travelling with kids or simply love a nostalgic day out.
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Corniche: a place you go for a relaxed walk, rent a bike or just enjoy the views along the waterfront.
Corniche St
Qasr Al Hosn: a lovely place to get a feel for Abu Dhabi’s history and see where the story of the city began.
Qasr Al Hosn
Observation Deck at 300: go up for one of the prettiest views over Abu Dhabi’s skyline and Corniche.
Observation Deck at 300
Wahat Al Karama: a beautiful and peaceful memorial with an impressive view towards Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Wahat Al Karama
Emirates Heritage Village: a place to see a more traditional side of the UAE.
Emirates Heritage Village
Abu Dhabi Dates Market: a box of dates is a perfect souvenir to take home with you and gift to your loved ones.
Abu Dhabi Dates Market
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi: fascinating exhibits exploring dinosaurs, space, nature and the story of our planet.
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Zayed National Museum: a lovely place to learn more about the UAE’s history and the life, vision and legacy of Sheikh Zayed, with plenty of stories and personal touches along the way.
Zayed National Museum
Abrahamic Family House: a beautiful architectural space bringing a mosque, church and synagogue together in one place, with a really thoughtful focus on understanding, coexistence and shared humanity.
Abrahamic Family House
Al Ain Oasis: If you have an extra day, take the drive to Al Ain for a completely different atmosphere, with the oasis, forts and mountain scenery.
Al Ain Oasis
Desert Safari: get out of the city for dune bashing, sunset views and a very different side of the UAE. This experience is a must if you are visiting.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is an immersive digital art experience where light, sound and movement come together in beautifully surreal spaces that feel almost otherworldly.
