Abu Dhabi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Abu Dhabi
Capital Garden showing modern architecture, a garden and a fountain
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi

Where to stay in Abu Dhabi

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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
Al Danah featuring swimming, a beach and a hotel

Al Danah

Al Danah is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to World Trade Center Mall and Abu Dhabi Corniche while you're in town.

Al Danah
The Yas Island Beach Area and Al Dana timelapse.

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
Abu Dhabi Corniche promenade in Al Marina, cycle and pedestrian pathways in United Arab Emirates

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.

Al Zahiyah
Abu Dhabi city skyline: buildings, streets, silhouette, architecture, landscape, panorama, landmarks. Editable strokes. Flat design line vector illustration concept. Isolated icons on white background

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
The public beach in Abu Dhabi

Al Bateen

If you're spending some time in Al Bateen, Corniche Beach and Abu Dhabi Corniche are top sights worth seeing.

Al Bateen
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4 out of 5
Al Mina Street Abu Dhabi
The price is NZ$142 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$142
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Residences Emirates Pearl

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Residences Emirates Pearl

Corniche W St Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
The price is NZ$303 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
NZ$303
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (518 reviews)
Great location and service

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Residences Emirates Pearl
AUHotel Abu Dhabi - Airport Transit Hotel

AUHotel Abu Dhabi - Airport Transit Hotel

Zayed International Airport Abu Dhabi
The price is NZ$259 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$259
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Ferrari World and Yas Marina Circuit are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (486 reviews)
All the basics in excellent condition, great shower, comfortable bed and a very quiet setting. Just what we needed during our 9 hour layover.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

AUHotel Abu Dhabi - Airport Transit Hotel
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Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments

Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments

Al Mamoura Abu Dhabi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
Staff was o.k

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments
Hala Arjaan by Rotana

Hala Arjaan by Rotana

4 out of 5
Hamdan Street Abu Dhabi
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hala Arjaan by Rotana
Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan

Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan

Hamdan Street behind Al Ahlia Hospital Abu Dhabi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Abu Dhabi Corniche and Abu Dhabi Mall are ...
7.6/10 Good! (75 reviews)
The location of the hotel / apartment is great. Most of the staff was really friendly. Air con great and a lot of shops close by. The problem I had with this hotel is I had to request a kettle and kitchen cutlery, I would assume a kettle would be already be in the room. A member of staff accused ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan
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Popular places to visit

Ferrari World showing rides and modern architecture

Ferrari World

4/5(11 reviews)

This exhilarating theme park is dedicated to one of the world’s favourite Formula 1 racing teams and to the nation that founded it.

Ferrari World
The public beach in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Corniche

Explore the great outdoors at Abu Dhabi Corniche, a lovely green space in Abu Dhabi. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Abu Dhabi Corniche
Yas Viceroy Hotel and Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. The famous circuit is the venue for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix and is built around two hotel buildings

Yas Marina Circuit

4/5(8 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Yas Marina Circuit and popular activities such as golfing in Abu Dhabi. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Yas Marina Circuit
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Etihad Towers

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Indulge in five-star hospitality, dining, shopping, spa treatments and views at this glittering multi-towered oasis in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Towers
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

5/5(25 reviews)

One of the world’s largest mosques is an emblematic landmark of Abu Dhabi that dazzles with elegant marble domes, jewel-encrusted columns and crystal chandeliers.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Yas Waterworld showing a water park and a pool

Yas Waterworld

2/5(1 review)

This vast, award-winning waterpark offers perfect conditions for poolside relaxation as well as plenty of thrills fit for daredevils of all ages.

Yas Waterworld

Activities

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Ticket

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Ticket

NZ$173
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Ticket
Warner Bros Standard Tickets

Warner Bros. WorldTM Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket with Transfers from Dubai

NZ$182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. WorldTM Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket with Transfers from Dubai
White Mosque Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

NZ$67
per adult
Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit
eSIM: Airalo Middle East and North Africa Package

eSIM: Airalo Middle East and North Africa Package

NZ$13
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Middle East and North Africa Package
Yas Island Parks 2 or 3 Parks Access Combo

Yas Island 2 or 3 Parks Combo tickets

NZ$220
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Yas Island 2 or 3 Parks Combo tickets
Louvre Abu Dhabi: Join an Express Tour

Louvre Abu Dhabi: Join an Express Guided Tour

NZ$23
per adult
Louvre Abu Dhabi: Join an Express Guided Tour
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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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sand formations in a desert near Abu Dhabi

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A cool day in the desert!

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