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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

3 days in Abu Dhabi

Grand mosque, desert dunes and cultural islands. Here's how to spend 3 days in Abu Dhabi: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Abu Dhabi trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Khalifa University~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Al Bahr Towers~$5
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
12:30
The British School – Al Khubairat~$5
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
16:00
St. Therese Church, Abu Dhabi
St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church, Abu Dhabi (commonly known as St. Therese Church) is a Catholic church located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It
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Day 3

09:00
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
12:30
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi
Saint Joseph's Cathedral is the seat of the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia and is one of five Catholic churches in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi alongside Saint Paul's in Musaffah,
16:00
Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi~$5
Al Nahyan is a neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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What 3 days in Abu Dhabi costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Abu Dhabi: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Abu Dhabi?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Abu Dhabi without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Abu Dhabi?+

Start with Khalifa University, Umm Al Emarat Park and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Abu Dhabi cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

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 suits sightseeing best.

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