Things to do in Abu Dhabi

Activities, attractions and tours

Capital Garden showing a fountain, a park and modern architecture
Abu Dhabi Emirate which includes modern architecture, skyline and a high rise building
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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Emirate which includes a fountain, chateau or palace and heritage elements


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Areas of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Emirate which includes landscape views, a sunset and desert views

Abu Dhabi City Center

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Abu Dhabi City Center is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Al Wahda Mall and World Trade Center Mall.

Abu Dhabi City Center
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Abudhabi Exhibition Centre located world highest helipad in this world

Capital Centre

Though Capital Centre might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zayed Sports City Stadium and Al Forsan International Sports Resort.

Capital Centre
Sand dunes

Al Wathba

Visitors to Al Wathba like its beaches and restaurants, and Camel Race Track is a sight worth a stop.

Al Wathba
Louvre Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Cultural District

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Saadiyat Cultural District. You might want to make time for a stop at Louvre Abu Dhabi or Soul Beach.

Saadiyat Cultural District
Believe it or not, this is in Abu Dhabi. #CornField

Al Raha Beach

Travelers like the beaches in Al Raha Beach, and Al Raha Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Al Raha Beach
Al Danah featuring swimming, a beach and a hotel

Al Danah

Al Danah is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by World Trade Center Mall and Abu Dhabi Corniche while in the area.

Al Danah