101 THINGS TO DO IN

ABU DHABI

24 Carat sips

Order a golden brew at Emirates palace mandarin oriental.

Road trip at 120MPH

Power around an F1 circuit with the Formula Yas 3000 experience.

Marine life deep dives

One Ocean is a gateway to discovery at SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi.

Take the plunge

Scuba dive with more than 330 species at The National Aquarium.

Take tea to new heights

Take the lift to level 73 for afternoon tea at The Observation Deck at 300.

Wake up on the wild side

Book breakfast with a giraffe at Emirates Park Zoo.

Step into the spotlight

More than 50 projectors light up Qasr Al Watan for an audiovisual spectacle.

Face off at -2c

Snowball fights at Snow Abu Dhabi.

Drop in from 104FT height

Try the world’s biggest indoor flight chamber at CLYMB.

Wish upon a star.

Gaze across the night sky at Al Sadeem Observatory.

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Get a flavour for local life

Try a traditional Emirati brekafast at Abdul Rehman Al Zaabi’ hom

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Take a swing at it

Chip and putt all summer long at Abu Dhabi city golf club.

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Rave your engine across three floors

Try the UAE’s first three story track at Adrenark Adventure  

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Become a Ninja warrior

Take on the inflatable arena at Air maniax in YAS mall

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Thrill and spill at Al Ain

Raft, zip and surf at Al Ain adventure park at Jebil Hafit mountain

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A culinary wonder

Discover authentic Emirati cuisine in YAS mall and Al 

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Express yourself in Al Ain

See and create at Al Qattara arts center, with painting, pottery and calligraphy

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Legendary freshness

Get your five a day (and more) at Al Raiqa datefruit trading

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Wish upon a star

Gaze across the night sky at Al Sadeem observatory

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Taste an Urban treasure

Stop by to sample fresh baked goods, fresh from the oven

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Relax from head to toe

A world of healing awaits at the Anantara eastern mangroves Turkish Hammam

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Bust out the old dance routine

Annex brings out unique sound and experiences to all three floors   

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Potter around Shams Boutik

Kick out creative habits at Art central’s crafty workshops

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Timeless Pick me ups

Embrace Emirati hospitality at Al Hosn with a Gahwa coffee experience  

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Jump for the stars

Bounce Abu Dhabi is a free spirited adventure

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A Sanctuary for the extraordinary

Reconnect with mind, body, soul at breathe wellness studio, Saadiyat Island

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Book your next daycation

Kickback and catch the sunset at cafe Del Mar beach club

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Defy gravity for dinner

Lean into lunch at Capital gate tower, with a record breaking 18° angle

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Food meets fun in YAS bay

There’s burgers, beats, bowling and more at Central

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Spin glaze and spin

Roll up your sleeves

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Hang out at an all time high

Harness your skill at SUMMYT- the regions tallest climbing wall 

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It’s brunch o’clock

Fuse Japanese, Chinese and Spanish cuisines at COYA Abu Dhabi 

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A home for culture & creativity

Encounter visual and performing arts at the cultural foundation

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Find a petrol head’s paradise

Emirates National Auto Museum is a collection of 200+ cars

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Enjoy little luxuries

Let your little ones run free at Sarab land, the Emirates Palace kids club

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An Oasis of serenity

Unwind like a VIP at the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental, Emirates Palace

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Wake up on the wild side

Book breakfast with a giraffe at the Emirate park zoo

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Hospitality, but beyond

With fitness, dining, hospitality and so much more. Erth is inspired by UAE heritage

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Sing your socks off

Catch a captivating concert at Ethihad arena this summer

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Flying Aces

Feel your pulses race as you fly through the world’s highest rollercoaster loop

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Discover Italia #inAbuDhabi

Ferrari Abu Dhabi brings the charm of Maranello in the Italian zone

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Spread your wings

Discover the wonders of falconry at Abu Dhabi Falcon hospital

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Tickle your taste buds pink

The Flamingo collection brings the 3 chic African concepts to Al Marayah Island

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Spark your senses

Fresh Basil is a feast for the senses with pitch black dining at Bab Al Qasr hotel

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Dim Sum, then Sum

Delight in Michelin starred Cantonese cuisine at Emirates Palace

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Learn centuries old skill

Through every generation house of artisans keep vibrant traditions alive

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Glamp it up

Enjoy sun, surf and stars at Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Camp

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Reconnect in real time

Beachy days at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

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Try a rosé at Rosewood

Browse 1,000 premium labels at La Cava with a private tasting evening

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All day art crawls

The art galleries at Louvre Abu Dhabi

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Paint your own postcard

Bring your brush for a louvre Abu Dhabi art session

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Artful rainchecks

‘Rain of Light’ at Louvre Abu Dhabi

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Keepsake to treasure

Shop for solid gold jewellery at the bustling Madinat Zayed Gold Souk

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Up your Vitamin sea

Soul beach at Mamsha Al Saadiyat

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Hangout in a creative haven

Admire art exhibitions and so much more at Manarat Al Saadiyat

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Emirati cuisine, elevated

Feel hospitality in every bite with award winning Emirati dinning 

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Calling all young explorers

National Geographic Ultimate. Explorer AD is for the next generation adventurers

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Take new to new heights

Take the lift to level 73 for afternoon tea at The Observation Deck at 300

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Race to the finish line

Rev your virtual engines with Formula Racer at Pixoul Gaming in Al Qana

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Get locked in

Escape from 26 themed rooms at Abu Dhabi Mall’s Prison Island

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Back to where it all began

Discover a royal ancestral home at Qasr Al Hosn

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Travel back to 1897

Qasr Al Muwaiji tells a century of stories in every brick

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Soak in the views

Qasr Al Sarab’s pools are surrounded by rolling golden dunes

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Strike a power pose

Power of Words’ sculpture at Qasr Al Watan

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Step into the spotlight

More than 50 projectors light up Qasr Al Watan for an audiovisual spectacle

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Hello, chef?

Find the world’s smallest ‘Petit Chef’ at Ray’s Grill American Steakhouse

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Run rings around the mall

Enjoy an indoor sprint through Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi’s shopping hotspot

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Put the "arch" in architecture

Try traditional Turkish hospitality and spa experiences at Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi

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Book a siesta with style

There’s beach beds galore at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

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Yalla meets bonjour


Feel the French Riviera vibes at Saadiyat Beach Club

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Unlock deep sea secrets

Endless Ocean at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

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Trek underwater

Gear up for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s Seaventure walking tour

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Cruise around paradise

Ride through the waterways of Shangri-La in an Abra boat

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Up close expeditions

Discover free-roaming animals on Sir Bani Yas Island with a 4×4 safari

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Chocolatey chill sessions

Cozy up from the chill with some warm hot chocolate at Snow Abu Dhabi

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Colorful cool downs

Refuel and refresh with delicious poolside treats at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

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Fortune favors the wave

COMING SOON! Surf Abu Dhabi will bring the ultimate big wave experience

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Expand the groupchat

Rooftop garden lounge at the Bridge wellness club

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Catch your eye looks

Browse the best high-end brands at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island

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Follow the fragrance

For luxe perfumes and colognes, The Galleria just makes scents

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Friendly staring content

Swim with the rays at the National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi

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Sit and reflect

Wahat Al Karama is a tribute for the nation’s heroes

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Outwit a true trickster

Test your limits at the Joker Funhouse at Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

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Dress to Impress

White Abu Dhabi is for VIPs, music lovers & late night clubbers

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Ready, set, slide

Slide at 3 metres per second with Velocity at WTC Mall

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Indore family adventures

Bounce, climb and shoot your way to family fun at Xtreme Zone

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Hit it like Haaland

City Challenge at Yas Mall lets you unleash your inner champion

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Enter your trendsetter era

Explore 2.5 million sq ft of retail and experiences at Yas Mall

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Catch to drift

Skid with style in a Chevrolet Drift Taxi at Yas Marina Circuit

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Find a souvenir for grandma

Go pearl diving at Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi

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Laid- back laps

Ride the lazy Al Raha River at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

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Ssssssswirl the way down

Splash through a serpent’s head with the Slither’s Slide at Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi

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Get your skates on

Zayed Sports City is the home of hockey, ice skating and more

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Leave your reality behind

Get connected to free-roaming VR

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Izakaya #InAbuDhabi

Zuma gives a twist on traditional Japanese dining, straight from the robata grill