Itineraries
Where to stay
The Corniche for the city center and the waterfront; Saadiyat Island for the museums and the beach; Khor Al Maqta near the Grand Mosque.
The areas: The Corniche, Saadiyat Island, Khor Al Maqta.
Where to stay in Abu Dhabi: areas and adviceHotels in Abu DhabiPlaces to see
All things to do in United Arab EmiratesFoodAbu Dhabi CornicheEight kilometres of waterfront paths with cafes, restaurants and a lifeguarded beach along the city center.Entry: Free to visit
TransportAbu Dhabi Station (Etihad Rail)Etihad Rail's Abu Dhabi terminal in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, opposite Dalma Mall.Entry: Book online, up to four weeks ahead
MuseumLouvre Abu DhabiA universal art museum on Saadiyat Island under a vast latticed dome, with art from antiquity to today.Entry: Pay at the entrance
FoodMamsha Al SaadiyatA beachfront promenade of restaurants and cafes on Saadiyat Island, a short walk from Louvre Abu Dhabi.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumManarat Al SaadiyatAbu Dhabi's cultural hub and community art center in the Saadiyat Cultural District.Entry: Free exhibitions and talks
MarketMina fish marketThe fish souk at Mina Zayed, where fishermen land their catch every morning, with a produce souk across the road.Entry: Free to visit
MuseumQasr Al WatanThe Presidential Palace, open to visitors, with its Great Hall, presidential gifts and a library.Entry: Book a dated ticket; off-peak tickets enter 1 PM to 4 PM. Cover knees and shoulders.
MosqueSheikh Zayed Grand MosqueOne of the largest mosques in the world, in white marble with more than a thousand columns and reflecting pools.Entry: Free to visit
FoodThe Souk at Qaryat Al BeriA canal-side Arabian souk with restaurants and cafes that look across the water to the Grand Mosque.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumWahat Al KaramaThe national memorial to Emirati martyrs, directly opposite the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.Entry: Free to visit
TransportZayed International AirportAbu Dhabi's international airport, formerly Abu Dhabi International Airport, and Etihad Airways' hub.Entry: Etihad Airways flies from Terminal A
MuseumZayed National MuseumThe story of the UAE and its founder, Sheikh Zayed, in six permanent galleries and the Al Masar Garden.Entry: Book a dated entry ticket