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18 places
Museums & art · Saadiyat Island
Louvre Abu Dhabi
A floating dome of 7,850 stars casts a “rain of light” over galleries that tell one story of humanity.
Landmarks · Khor Al Maqta & Grand Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Eighty-two white marble domes, the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet and reflecting pools that turn gold at sunset.
Beaches & nature · The Corniche & Al Khalidiyah
Corniche Beach
Blue Flag beach in the middle of the city with lifeguards, shaded loungers and calm water.
Places to stay · The Corniche & Al Khalidiyah
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
A palace hotel with a private beach, gold-dusted cappuccinos and a 1.3 km stretch of lawn.
Family & theme parks · Yas Island
Ferrari World Yas Island
Indoor theme park under a red roof, home to Formula Rossa, one of the fastest roller coasters on earth.
Landmarks · The Corniche & Al Khalidiyah
Qasr Al Watan
A working presidential palace with a vast domed Great Hall, a library and an evening light show.
Desert & outdoors · Khor Al Maqta & Grand Mosque
Desert evening at Al Khatim
Dune drive, falcon display, camel ride and dinner under the stars, an hour inland.
Desert & outdoors · Al Zahiyah & Downtown
Mangrove National Park kayaking
Paddle calm channels through grey mangroves, watching herons and crabs a few minutes from downtown.
Food & drink · The Corniche & Al Khalidiyah
Mezlai
Emirati cooking at Emirates Palace: slow-cooked lamb machboos, harees and luqaimat with date syrup.
Markets & shopping · Al Zahiyah & Downtown
Mina Zayed Fish Market
Pick hammour or king fish at the counter and have it grilled next door within the hour.
Places to stay · Saadiyat Island
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island
Low-rise beach resort next to the turtle beach, ten minutes from the Louvre.
Museums & art · Al Zahiyah & Downtown
Qasr Al Hosn
The city’s oldest stone building, a watchtower from the 1760s that grew into the ruling family’s fort.
Beaches & nature · Saadiyat Island
Saadiyat Public Beach
Fine white sand on a protected coastline where hawksbill turtles nest from April to July.
Markets & shopping · Khor Al Maqta & Grand Mosque
Souk Qaryat Al Beri
A modern souk on canals with abra rides, carpet shops and terraces facing the Grand Mosque.
Markets & shopping · Al Maryah & Al Reem
The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Waterfront mall with a long promenade, good restaurants and the city skyline across the channel.
Places to stay · Yas Island
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
The hotel that straddles the F1 track under a canopy of LED lights.
Family & theme parks · Yas Island
Yas Marina Circuit
Home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Drive or ride the track, or cycle it free on TrainYas evenings.
Museums & art · Saadiyat Island
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi
Immersive digital art rooms that react to your movement, in the Saadiyat Cultural District.