🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- ✓Louvre Abu Dhabi
- ✓Emirates Palace
- ✓Yas Island
- ✓Qasr Al Watan
- ✓Corniche Beach
- ✓Saadiyat Island
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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
The capital of the UAE and the political and economic center, it is also home to many cultural facilities, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
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Recommended Hotels in Abu Dhabi
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
- ★The St. Regis Saadiyat Island
- ★Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island
- ★Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi
- ★Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
- ★Andaz Capital Gate
- ★Centro Yas Island
- ★ibis Yas Island (budget)
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
$$$$Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine
•Li Beirut
$$$Authentic Lebanese with waterfront views
•Al Fanar Restaurant
$$Traditional Emirati cuisine
•Sajdah Cafe
$Near Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Arabic food
•Catch at St. Regis
$$$Seafood on the beach
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🛍️ Shopping
- •Yas MallShopping mall
400+ stores on Yas Island. International brands, department stores, cinema, family entertainment. Connected to Ferrari World.
- •Marina MallShopping mall
Waterfront mall with 400 stores. Observation deck on 74th floor (300 Observation Deck). Marina views, dining, cinema.
- •The Galleria Al Maryah IslandLuxury mall
Upscale mall with designer boutiques. Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton. Fine dining restaurants. Less crowded than Dubai malls.
- •WTC SoukTraditional market
Modern souk at World Trade Center. Gold, carpets, textiles, handicrafts. Fixed prices, no bargaining. Air-conditioned.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Abu Dhabi is more conservative than Dubai - dress modestly
- • Free shuttle buses run between major attractions
- • Book Louvre and mosque visits online to skip queues
- • Friday prayer times affect mosque visiting hours
- • Yas Island multi-park passes save money
- • Al Ain day trip popular - UNESCO oasis and mountain
- • Summer (June-September) extremely hot - indoor activities
- • Ramadan affects restaurant hours and alcohol availability
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - March
💰Daily Budget
$120-250/day
👥Popular With
Culture LoversFamiliesArt EnthusiastsLuxury Travelers
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+4
💬Local Language
Arabic, English
💱Currency
AED (UAE Dirham)
📅Abu Dhabi 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Culture & Heritage
🌅
Morning2.5h
🎭
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
💡 Visit early (9 AM) to avoid crowds. Free entry. Strict dress code - abayas provided for women. Remove shoes.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭
Louvre Abu Dhabi
💡 World-class art museum. Book online. Combine with lunch at museum cafe.
🌙
Evening2h
Emirates Palace Tour & High Tea
💡 Iconic 7-star hotel. Gold-infused cappuccino available. Dress elegantly.
💡Tips
- •Abu Dhabi is more conservative than Dubai - dress modestly
- •Free shuttle buses run between major attractions
- •Book Louvre and mosque visits online to skip queues
- •Friday prayer times affect mosque visiting hours