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Emirate of Abu Dhabi

4.2

Sacred & Religious Sites · Theme Parks · Shopping Malls

The biggest of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi impresses with innovative architecture, groundbreaking malls, 4D theaters, and tourist resorts offering every amenity under the sun. Beneath all the superlatives, a holiday in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi reveals what makes this nation tick--in vibrant markets, sophisticated museums, sheesha cafes, and developed coastal areas. With about 1.5 million people, the eponymous city of Abu Dhabi is marked by a multicultural society, continuing to draw both new residents and tourists with its modern outlook and an unstoppable desire to keep improving its challenging desert surroundings. In the build up to your vacation in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, plan trip itinerary minutiae using the visitor reviews, staff write-ups, and custom search fields on our United Arab Emirates day trip planning tool.

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Popular things to do in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

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Scenic Walking Area

The Corniche Abu Dhabi

4.2

Duration: 3h 30 min

Religious Site

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi

4.8

Duration: 1 hour

Theme Park

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

2.9

Duration: 8 hours

Historic Site

Heritage Village Abu Dhabi

3.1

Duration: 1 hour

Shopping in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

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Shopping Mall

Marina Mall Abu Dhabi

3.8

Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping Mall

Yas Mall Abu Dhabi

4.4

Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping Mall

Al Foah Mall Al Ain

5.0

Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping Mall

The Galleria Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi

4.4

Duration: 4 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

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Water Park

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

4.3

Duration: 8 hours

Beach

Corniche Beach Abu Dhabi

4.3

Duration: 2h 30 min

Zoo

Al Ain Zoo Al Ain

4.1

Duration: 2h 30 min

Beach

Saadiyat Public Beach Abu Dhabi

4.2

Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Castle

Al Jahili Fort Al Ain

4.4

Duration: 1 hour

Historic Site

Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi

4.1

Duration: 1 hour

Specialty Museum

Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum Al Ain

4.4

Duration: 1h 30 min

Architectural Building

Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi

4.7

Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Mountain

Jebel Hafeet Al Ain

4.3

Duration: 4 hours

National Park

Mangrove National Park Abu Dhabi

4.2

Duration: 8 hours

Island

Saadiyat Beach Club Abu Dhabi

4.2

Duration: 2h 30 min

Island

Shuweihat Island Ruwais

3.9

Duration: 4 hours

Theme Parks in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Theme Park

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

4.3

Duration: 8 hours

Theme Park

Hili Fun City Al Ain

3.6

Duration: 2h 30 min

Water Park

Murjan Splash Park Abu Dhabi

3.6

Duration: 2h 30 min

Theme Park

Kidoos Entertainment Abu Dhabi

2.5

Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

Safari

My Abu Dhabi Holidays Abu Dhabi

4.7

Duration: 4 hours

Auto Race Track

Yas Marina Circuit Abu Dhabi

4.6

Duration: 6 hours

Safari

Safaris Abu Dhabi

4.8

Duration: 8 hours

Art Museum

Louvre Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

4.5

Duration: 2h 30 min

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