Guidebook for Abu Dhabi
Sightseeing
Luxury hotel whose stunning architecture and grounds means the Emirates Palace is an attraction in its own right.
46 locals recommend
Emirates Palace
West Corniche RoadLuxury hotel whose stunning architecture and grounds means the Emirates Palace is an attraction in its own right.
Reconstruction of a traditional Arabian village. Go only if you have 30 minutes to kill and absolutely no better way to spend it.
6 locals recommend
Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village - نادي تراث الإمارات - القرية التراثية
Breakwater RoadReconstruction of a traditional Arabian village. Go only if you have 30 minutes to kill and absolutely no better way to spend it.
A splurge but truly an unforgettable experience of epic proportions, deep in the heart of the Empty Quarter, the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
A splurge but truly an unforgettable experience of epic proportions, deep in the heart of the Empty Quarter, the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world.
The icon of Abu Dhabi that needs no further explanation, try to join the free tours that run a few times daily for a even deeper insight of the mosque and Arabian culture.
65 locals recommend
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
5th StreetThe icon of Abu Dhabi that needs no further explanation, try to join the free tours that run a few times daily for a even deeper insight of the mosque and Arabian culture.
You can buy a fresh fish, have it cleaned, and grilled for you at one of the stalls adjacent to the fish market. An authentic local experience.
8 locals recommend
Al Mina Fish Market
You can buy a fresh fish, have it cleaned, and grilled for you at one of the stalls adjacent to the fish market. An authentic local experience.
Shopping
Everything from groceries to electronics, money exchange, high street to high end boutiques, cinema, food court, your Starbucks fix... made complete with an ice skating rink.
30 locals recommend
Marina Mall
Marina Mall Ring RoadEverything from groceries to electronics, money exchange, high street to high end boutiques, cinema, food court, your Starbucks fix... made complete with an ice skating rink.
Sprinkling of shops including a cinema, organic grocer, bookstore, and a few decent mid-market restaurants.
Nation Towers
1st StreetSprinkling of shops including a cinema, organic grocer, bookstore, and a few decent mid-market restaurants.