The fish souk, the Presidential Palace and the Grand Mosque at dusk, then a day at the Louvre and the Zayed National Museum on Saadiyat Island.
2 days, 11 stopsBalanced paceNov to MarApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: The fish market, Qasr Al Watan and the Grand Mosque
The morning catch at Mina, the Presidential Palace, lunch on the Corniche, then the Grand Mosque as it lights up at dusk.
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8:30 AMMina fish marketWatch the morning catch come in and the haggling start at the quayside fish souk.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Taxi about 15 min
2
10:00 AMQasr Al WatanTour the Great Hall, the presidential gifts and the library; allow about 2 hours. Cover knees and shoulders.About 2 hours 15 min here
Adult, from: AED 65 (about $18) · Book a dated ticket; off-peak tickets enter 1 PM to 4 PM. Cover knees and shoulders.
12:30 PMAbu Dhabi CornicheHave lunch at a cafe or restaurant along the waterfront, then walk a stretch of the promenade.About 1 hour 45 min here
Free to visit
Taxi about 20 min
4
2:30 PMSheikh Zayed Grand MosqueEnter through the Visitor Centre, join a free 45-minute tour and stay until the lights come on; allow about 2.5 hours.About 2 hours 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 10 min
5
5:15 PMOptionalWahat Al KaramaWalk across to the national memorial opposite the mosque; the visitor center is open until 7 PM.About 45 min here
Free to visit
Taxi about 10 min
6
6:15 PMThe Souk at Qaryat Al BeriHave dinner at a canal-side restaurant looking across the water to the lit-up Grand Mosque.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Follow the mosque dress codeAt the Grand Mosque women need loose clothing to the ankles, sleeves to the wrists and a headscarf; men are asked to cover their legs.
Plan around the summer heatFrom June to September it can pass 50C. Keep beaches, souks and walks for early morning or after 4 PM, and carry water.
Dress modestly in townCover shoulders and knees in malls, souks and museums, and carry a scarf. Revealing clothing is considered inappropriate away from the beach.
Respect Ramadan hoursDuring Ramadan, expected to start around 7 Feb 2027, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public between sunrise and sunset.
Ask before photographing peoplePhotographing people or their belongings without consent and posting it online can be illegal, even in the background of a shot.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay near the Corniche for the city sights and the waterfront, or on Saadiyat Island if the museums and the beach matter most.
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Plan last checked Nov 4, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
