Abu Dhabi in 3 days: the greatest mosque of the modern era, the most surprising art museum in the Gulf, the world's fastest roller coaster and a desert safari at sunset.
82 domes, 1,000 columns and the world's largest carpet — most beautiful in early morning light.
🎫 Book tickets via GetYourGuide8 km seafront boulevard — the finest promenade in the Gulf, with Abu Dhabi skyline views.
Abu Dhabi's oldest building — the 18th-century watchtower documenting the emirate from pearl diving to oil.
The ADGM square has the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi — international fine dining on the water.
The moon-phase lighting system turns the mosque from white to gold — completely different from morning.
The most pleasant hour in Abu Dhabi — cool breeze, lit towers, the sea.
The universal museum under the star dome — art from every civilization arranged together by theme rather than origin.
🎫 Book tickets via GetYourGuideAbu Dhabi's finest beach with excellent food and beverage — AED 300 entrance against consumption.
The world's fastest roller coaster (240 km/h) in the world's largest indoor theme park. Adults welcome.
🎫 Book tickets via GetYourGuideFinest Italian restaurant on Yas Island, in the Yas Marina.
Zaha Hadid's sinusoidal wave bridge lit at night — the most beautiful piece of infrastructure in the UAE.
The most extravagant setting in Abu Dhabi for a final drink — camel milk or mocktail at the palace terrace.
The ancient oasis city with 147,000 date palms and bronze age tombs — a completely different UAE.
🎫 Book tickets via GetYourGuideAuthentic Emirati food (balaleet, luqaimat, camel milk) in a city that hasn't been entirely overtaken by international chains.
The 1,240m mountain on the UAE-Oman border — road to the summit with views of the Hajar Mountains and the Liwa dunes.
4x4 dune bashing in the Liwa dunes, camel riding and Bedouin camp dinner — the quintessential UAE evening.
🎫 Book tickets via GetYourGuideThe moon-phase lit mosque on the return to the city — the farewell to Abu Dhabi.
Japanese robata grill at ADGM — the miso black cod and the Wagyu beef. The most elegant finale.