Abu Dhabi travel guide
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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi travel guide

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Grand mosque, desert dunes and cultural islands. The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is January, February, March and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, February, March
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Abu Dhabi

The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is January, February, March and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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21°
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24°
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29°
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32°
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33°
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35°
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36°
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34°
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31°
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27°
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23°
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Top things to do in Abu Dhabi

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Culture & sights

Khalifa University
Khalifa University
Khalifa University is a public research university located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was established in its current form in February 2017 by decree of UAE President Kh
~$5 · 1.5h
Al Bahr Towers
Al Bahr Towers
Al Bahr Towers is a development in the emirate of Abu Dhabi consisting of two 29-storey, 145m–high towers. It is located at the intersection of Al Saada and Al Salam Street in Abu
~$5 · 1.5h
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The British School – Al Khubairat
The British School Al Khubairat, formerly called "Al Khubairat Community School", now commonly known and referred to as "Al Khubairat" or "BSAK", is a non-profit fee-charging schoo
~$5 · 1.5h
Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque
Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque
Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque, also called in Arabic, Maryam Umm Eisa Masjid is a mosque located in Al Mushrif, a central neighborhood in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of
Free · 1h

Nature & outdoors

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Umm Al Emarat Park
Umm Al Emarat Park, previously known as Mushrif Park, is an urban park in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, centrally located on 15th Street between Airport Road and Karamah
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Abu Dhabi
Taste the signature dishes of Abu Dhabi.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Abu Dhabi itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Khalifa University12:30 · Umm Al Emarat Park16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Al Bahr Towers12:30 · The British School – Al Khubairat16:00 · St. Therese Church, Abu Dhabi
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Day 3
09:00 · Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque12:30 · St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi16:00 · Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?+

The best months to visit Abu Dhabi are January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Abu Dhabi?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Abu Dhabi, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Abu Dhabi expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Abu Dhabi (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Abu Dhabi?+

Popular highlights include Khalifa University, Al Bahr Towers, The British School – Al Khubairat and Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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