Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, a city of contemporary luxury, stunning architecture, and rich culture. Visit to experience a unique blend of Arabian tradition and modern innovation, with breathtaking attractions and world-class hospitality.

Top things to do in Abu Dhabi

Things to do in Abu Dhabi include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Abu Dhabi

Here is what 3 days in Abu Dhabi look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueMosque · Al Maqta
    15 km
  2. 2
    Abrahamic Family House
    650 m
  3. 3
    Louvre Abu DhabiArt museum · Saadiyat Island
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Day 2

Stops
5
Walking
1h 55m
  1. 1
    Warner Bros. World Abu DhabiTheme park · Yas Island
    450 m (🚶 16 min)
  2. 2
    Yas Waterworld Abu DhabiTheme park · Yas Island
    900 m (🚶 18 min)
  3. 3
    Ferrari World Abu DhabiTheme park · Yas Island
    1.5 km (🚶 27 min)
  4. 4
    Yas Marina Circuit
    3.4 km (🚶 54 min / 🚌 22 min)
  5. 5
    Yas IslandIsland
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    Saadiyat BeachNeighbourhood · Saadiyat Island
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Abu Dhabi?

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road and 9 more. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: One of the world's largest and most magnificent mosques, with stunning architecture and breathtaking design, a must-see for every visitor.

What can you do in 3 days in Abu Dhabi?

Day 1: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abrahamic Family House, Louvre Abu Dhabi. Day 2: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit. Day 3: Saadiyat Beach.

Which areas should you explore in Abu Dhabi?

The itinerary for Abu Dhabi runs through Al Maqta, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island.

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