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Yas Island
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Yas Island

8.4
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Located in Abu Dhabi, it covers an area of about 25 square kilometers. Abu Dhabi Ferrari World Theme Park is built on the island, including Yas Marina Holiday Hotel, Water Park Hotel, Shopping Center, Movie Theme Park, Golf Course, Lagoon Hotel, Yachting, Polo Club, Apartments, Villas and Restaurants, etc. There is also a Ferrari theme park and an F1 circuit, which is a comprehensive tourist destination. Starting from February, Yas Express will be provided exclusively for guests holding valid tickets to Yas Island Theme Park. This open and free island bus primarily offers shuttle services between attractions within Yas Island, as well as transportation services to and from Dubai, Saadiyat Island, and hotels within the area. The bus provides convenient navigation around the island and offers pick-up and drop-off services along designated routes to explore the attractions of Yas Island. Please refer to the attached image for specific routes and schedules.Abu Dhabi · 24.2 km from downtown
Etihad Towers
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Etihad Towers

6.3
4.6/5
114 reviews
The Etihad Towers consists of five skyscrapers that combine a shopping mall, a five-star hotel, offices and apartments. The dazzling shape of the building makes it one of the locations for the movie "Fast and Furious 7", and from the 300-meter-high observation deck, you can overlook the unparalleled city and island landscape. The Etihad Towers complex is located at the end of the prominent Abu Dhabi Corniche, with five buildings ranging from 55 to 77 floors, covering an international five-star hotel, a fashionable shopping mall, Office buildings, department stores and high-end residential apartments, etc. The streets of the Etihad Towers are also home to some of the world's most expensive and unique boutiques, many of which even offer private shopping and VIP shopping rooms. 300-meter observation deck Etihad Tower 2 (Tower2) is 305.3 meters high, and its 74th floor is the 300-meter observation deck (ObservationDeckat300). From the 360-degree window without dead corners, you can see the entire Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Gulf, and the world's eight-star Emirates Hotel is at your feet.Abu Dhabi · 4.6 km from downtown
Saadiyat Island
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Saadiyat Island

5.8
4.6/5
33 reviews
500 meters off the coast of Abu Dhabi Island, with a total area of 27 square kilometers. The $27 billion commercial, residential, recreational area is expected to be completed in 2018. Saadiyat Island will become the cultural heart of Abu Dhabi. The island includes a base marina, boutique hotels, luxury apartments, marine aquariums, leisure and entertainment business districts.Abu Dhabi · 10.6 km from downtown
Emirates Heritage Village

Emirates Heritage Village

5.6
4.0/5
216 reviews
Emirates Heritage Village is located on the breakwater along the Abu Dhabi waterfront and is an open-air museum that recreates village life in the United Arab Emirates before the oil era. The interior features reconstructed traditional mud-brick and palm-leaf houses, a mosque, and Bedouin tents. Sheep, camels, and Arabian horses roam leisurely around the grounds. Date palm groves, irrigation channels, and wind towers demonstrate how ancestors sourced water and cooled their homes in the desert environment. The site also displays old fishing boats and household items, making it a great place to help children intuitively understand the wisdom of life in the Gulf region. The workshop area is the highlight here. Artisans demonstrate pottery throwing, spinning and weaving, glass blowing, and metalworking on-site. They often invite visitors to try their hand at activities like forging scimitars. The museum exhibition area, housed in an old fort, displays jewelry, antique weapons, and tools from the pearling era, helping visitors imagine Abu Dhabi's transformation from a small pearling village into a modern metropolis. After browsing the market and handicraft shops, you can sit down at a restaurant serving traditional United Arab Emirates cuisine and savor the experience with a cup of Arabic coffee.Abu Dhabi · 3.8 km from downtown
Capital Gate
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Capital Gate

5.4
4.7/5
69 reviews
Capital Gate is a landmark skyscraper in Abu Dhabi famous for its "lean," standing approx. 160m tall with over 30 floors. It combines a hotel and office space, with the upper floors used as a hotel and the rest primarily as offices. Its "lean" is different from the Leaning Tower of Pisa; it was an intentional design feature from the start. It remains vertical up to the 11th floor, and from the 12th floor up, the entire building tilts westward by approx. 18 degrees, while the Leaning Tower of Pisa only tilts by about 4 degrees. This stark contrast makes it highly recognizable on the Abu Dhabi skyline. The building's exterior is clad in hundreds of diamond-shaped glass panels with varying curvatures, supported by a diagrid steel structure that bears the immense load caused by the tilt. It tilts while featuring a gentle curve, making every photo look like a city postcard. The secret to why it leans without falling lies in its structure and foundation—the building's core was pre-tilted slightly in the opposite direction, gradually "straightening" as the floors were added and the weight increased. Underground, a thick reinforced concrete raft foundation connects the deep foundation piles into a single unit, firmly supporting this forward-leaning posture.Abu Dhabi · 8.7 km from downtown
Al Kasir

Al Kasir

4.7
4.8/5
12 reviews
Abu Dhabi Artificial Island is an island in Abu Dhabi and a scene of the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The island is accessible via a dike connected to the interior. On the artificial island, there are cultural centers, folk villages, traditional villages, cruise ship piers and several hotels on this artificial island. On the island, there is an iconic object - a flagpole with a height of more than 200 meters, which is also known as the highest flagpole in the world.Abu Dhabi · 4.9 km from downtown
World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
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World Trade Center Abu Dhabi

4.2
4.3/5
20 reviews
Foster + Partners' Abu Dhabi "Central Market", a mixed-use office, residential and retail development dubbed "Micro City", is a $1.4 billion (£700 million) mixed-use office, residential and retail development on 5.7 hectares from the UAE capital The historic old market was transformed into. The heart of the market is a complex of 3 buildings, the new Muslim-style square (SOUK), a reinterpretation of the traditional Arabic market. This labyrinth of streets, courtyards and balconies, with flexible sliding roofs and walls, becomes a gathering place for luxury shops and small craft shops.Abu Dhabi · 2.7 km from downtown
Yas Marina Abu Dhabi

Yas Marina Abu Dhabi

3.6
4.3/5
9 reviews
With long seaside boardwalks, waterside dining and elegant yachts, the charm of Yas Marina is everywhere. Children's play areas and al fresco dining keep the place busy all day long, with seaplanes and charter yachts eagerly awaited, taking you to the serene sunset over Abu Dhabi's pristine coastline.Abu Dhabi · 24.6 km from downtown
Family Park

Family Park

3.5
There are picnic areas, pedestrian walkways, lakes, and fountains in the park, providing visitors with a comfortable sports environment.Abu Dhabi · 2.4 km from downtown
Delma Park

Delma Park

3.2
3.0/5
1 reviews
A park located in the Del Mar district of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the park is vast and beautifully designed, making it an ideal place for families and individuals to enjoy outdoor and recreational activities.Abu Dhabi · 2.5 km from downtown

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Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
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Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace Hotel dining experience
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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - Optional gold leaf coffee le café afternoon tea/buffet lunch/dinner
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[Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi] Eight-star palace hotel Le Vendome buffet lunch or dinner - optional gold leaf coffee afternoon tea
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Tour With Louvre Museum
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Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Qasr Al Watan Tour with Pickup
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Abu Dhabi City Tour with Grand Mosque & SeaWorld Entrance tickets
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Morning Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dune Bashing, Sand Boarding, and More
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Abu Dhabi city tour with Grand Mosque and Louvre museum Visit
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Featured Cultural experiences in abu-dhabi

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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour with Louvre Museum from Dubai
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From Dubai: TeamLab, Louvre, & Zayed National Museum Tour
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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Tour with BAPS Hindu Temple + Grand Mosque Tour
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What travelers say about abu-dhabi

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Joe NYC NativeOctober 27, 2025
4.0
This island has 4 big Amusement parks and a big mall. Some hotels have private beaches, but you pay a little and get a towel, water, and chair. The food is great. Just avoid the people who shove, cut lines, and talk loudly. You don't need to guess who they are, you will notice them quickly.

Yas Island

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厉害的绿绿April 21, 2025
4.0
This place is a place you will regret if you don't go there. The scenery is nice, but the main drawback is that the glass around it is very dirty, and everything you see is black. Other high-altitude observation towers usually introduce you to what buildings are underneath and when they were built. This one has no introduction, so you just stare at it. The Middle East Building is not much different. It seems that you can buy coffee at certain times. I went there in the morning, but there was nothing there. I walked around and left in disappointment.

Etihad Towers

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小思文December 18, 2021
4.0
Saadiyat Island is also a very good area to visit. There are many luxurious hotels to choose from on this island. The beach is also a good place to go. The sand is very soft and many pergolas are free to use. Sun protection is the most important thing.

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千嶂千澜September 4, 2022
4.0
The Abu Dhabi Folk Village is not very large, and you can see the living conditions of the Bedouins in the past. Oil has changed the whole country, and across the Gulf are modern high-rise buildings. The contrast between the present and the past is very interesting.

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苏河家园February 13, 2026
5.0
The Capital Gate, standing 150 meters tall, attracts attention from around the world with its unique structural design; its sloping facade, composed of curved steel frames and shimmering glass, is a highlight of the Abu Dhabi skyline.

Capital Gate

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coo***anMay 12, 2020
5.0
The esplanade is lovely to visit and walk. You can actually see esplanades along the coast in many places around the world. This esplanade crosses the bay, the Manhattan skyline is beautiful, the waterfront is pleasant, boating nearby, fishing enthusiasts, listening to serenades, breezes, flowers, various green plants, beautiful sunsets in the evening, lovely fountains, and the park is connected to the underground passage. This is my favorite place to relax and go for a walk and a run.

Al Kasir

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yangduoduo17June 5, 2020
4.0
Very good food court and top food market. Otherwise very good sales in January. And a bit compact. WTC mall has souk on one side and classic mall on the other. The souk (souk) area has numerous small shops offering almost everything for tourists. There is a LuLu supermarket in WTC mall (fruits and vegetables - not full there yet); prices are more like OK. The classic shopping area has shops and cafes for all budgets - bargain hunters will definitely get their money's worth.

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多多June 3, 2020
4.0
Great place to hang out. We visited this attraction during the Eid period. The whole area was beautifully lit up. Great view of Yas Viceroy and the marina. Nearby restaurants with great authentic food and valet parking. Beautiful architecture. Worth a visit. Great place to eat and drink. Great view, especially at night. Right next to the race track.

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What are the must-do things in abu-dhabi?

Don't miss these attractions in abu-dhabi: Yas Island, Etihad Towers, and Saadiyat Island. If you like Food & drink, try Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows. If you enjoy Day tours, try Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows.

You can give Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows and Louvre Abu Dhabi general admission ticket/Abu Dhabi presidential palace - single admission ticket/combo ticket optional a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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As of October 18, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in abu-dhabi is around PHP 1,029.11 – PHP 13,347.97. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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