Abu Dhabi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Abu Dhabi
Capital Garden showing modern architecture, a garden and a fountain
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
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Where to stay in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Emirate showing desert views, landscape views and a sunset

Abu Dhabi City Center

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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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Khalifa City

Unique features of Khalifa City include the golf courses and restaurants. Make a stop by Abu Dhabi Golf Club or Al Maqtaa Fort while you're exploring the area.

Khalifa City
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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 UAE Pavilion.

Saadiyat Cultural District
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Al Raha Beach

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

Al Raha Beach
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Al Zahiyah

4/5(15 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Al Zahiyah. Make a stop by Abu Dhabi Mall or Abu Dhabi Corniche while you're exploring the area.

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Al Rawdah

If you're spending some time in Al Rawdah, Zayed Sports City Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are top sights worth seeing.

Al Rawdah
City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel
City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel
Electra Street, Abu Dhabi
The price is NZ$103 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$103
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Abu Dhabi Corniche and Abu Dhabi Mall ...
8/10 Very Good! (423 reviews)
"The hotel room was great. The AC worked good, and the beds were good. Some things in the room didn't work like the Tv's and the safe, but it got the job done. The hotel is in an interesting part of town, but it was safe, and parking was good in the evening."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$667 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$667
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (992 reviews)
"its ok"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
The price is NZ$357 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$357
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (500 reviews)
"near by free shuttle to the parks and the yas mall"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hala Arjaan by Rotana
Hala Arjaan by Rotana
4 out of 5
Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Hala Arjaan by Rotana
Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana
Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana
Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Capital Centre, Adjacent to ADNEC Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Sheikh Zayed ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
"Excellent staff, very clean , great service , thanks to Vincent and AHMED, GREAT Front desk staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana
Bab Al Qasr Residence
Bab Al Qasr Residence
West Corniche Rd, Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Corniche Beach and Abu Dhabi Corniche ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
"Majestic property with opulent accommodations on the Cornish, opposite the Grand Palace and close to the marina and the exquisite Qasr Al Watan. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

Bab Al Qasr Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Abu Dhabi

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
40
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
28
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's good relaxing place very clean place

5/5 - Excellent

Serren

Desert safari was lots of fun and well worth it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place to relax

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean modern everyone I met was friendly and helpful. Taxis amazing way to get around town Amazing city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Abu Dhabi is very easy going and in my opinion must nicer than Dubai which is busier and more hectic. You have room to move and breath!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very nice

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