THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Abu Dhabi

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in Abu Dhabi with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Abu Dhabi

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country's largest mosque, and is the key place of worship for daily Islamic prayers. There is a smaller replica of this mosque in Surakarta, a city in Indonesia
  • Emirates Palace — The Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is a luxury five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It has been operated by Mandarin Oriental as of 1 January 2020. The hotel project was launched in December 2001 and was initially operated by Kempinski from its openin
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi — The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in March 2007, that allows it to use the Louvre's name until 2047, and has been described by the Louvre as "France's
  • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi — is a mostly indoors theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the world's first Ferrari-themed park and is the home of Formula Rossa, which held the record for the world’s fastest roller coaster from 2010 till the opening o
  • Qasr Al Hosn — The Qasr Al Hosn is a historical landmark and the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Its construction was supervised by Mohammed Al Bastaki in 1761.
  • Yas Marina Circuit — The Yas Marina Circuit is a 5.281 km (3.281 mi) motorsport circuit situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke. It has hosted the season-ending Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009. Yas Marina was the second of four
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi — is the world's second largest indoor theme park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, owned and developed by Miral at a cost of $1 billion. The park features characters from Warner Bros.'s franchises, such as Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, Batman and Scoo
  • Jubail Mangrove Park — A serene boardwalk through natural mangrove forests on Jubail Island, with viewing platforms, kayaking, and birdwatching opportunities.
  • Heritage Village — A reconstructed Bedouin village showing traditional desert life with crafts, camel rides, and demonstrations of falconry, pottery, and weaving.
  • Abu Dhabi Corniche — The Corniche is located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Corniche is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) long, and includes children's play areas, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, restaurants, cafés, and the Corniche Beach.
  • Umm Al Nar Archeological Site — is an archaeological site in Abu Dhabi. It is located in the Sas Al Nakhl neighborhood.
  • Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi — The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in March 2007, that allows it to use the Louvre's name until 2047, and has been described by the Louvre as "France's
  • Wahat Al Karama — , which is also known by its English translation Oasis of Dignity, is a war memorial and monument in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates located across Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to commemorate all Emiratis who are killed in the line of duty. The memorial was unveiled o
  • Abu Dhabi Theater — A notable landmark in Abu Dhabi, worth visiting for its historical significance, architectural character, and cultural interest.
  • teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi — Saadiyat Island is a natural island and a tourism-cultural environmentally friendly project for Emirati heritage and culture that is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The project is located in a large, low-lying island, 500 metres (1,600 ft) off the coast of Abu Dhabi i
  • Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi — The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is a natural history museum located in the Saadiyat Cultural District of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the largest natural history institution in the Middle East, covering the history of the universe and Earth over 13.8 billion years,

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