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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
1 week in Abu Dhabi
Grand mosque, desert dunes and cultural islands. Here's how to spend 1 week in Abu Dhabi: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Abu Dhabi trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Abu Dhabi itinerary, day by day
1
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.
2
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
3
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.
4
Day 4
09:00
St Joseph's School (Abu Dhabi)
St Joseph's School (SJS) is a Roman Catholic primary and secondary school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and is next to St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi.
12:30
ALHOSN University~$5
ALHOSN University was an educational institution founded in 2005 and located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is a segregated University with separate
16:00
Al Mushrif~$5
Al Mushrif is a central neighborhood in the city of Abu Dhabi zone one, United Arab Emirates. Al-Mushrif is located in an area between Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street "Airport Road"
5
Day 5
09:00
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club~$5
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club is a racecourse for flat racing located in Abu Dhabi.
12:30
Mushrif Mall~$5
Mushrif Mall is a three-level shopping mall that is located in the city of Abu Dhabi, on Rashid bin Saeed and Al Dhafra Streets. The mall houses Lulu Hypermarket, fish, meat, fruit
16:00
Arab Center for Consultancy & Economic Studies~$5
Arab Center for Consultancy & Economic Studies is an Emirati organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi and specialized in preparation of economic feasibility studies. Its primary aim
6
Day 6
09:00
Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates~$5
The Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates (UAE) affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The author
12:30
Al Nahyan Stadium~$5
Al-Nahyan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is also known as Al Wahda Stadium.
16:00
Local food tour of Abu Dhabi~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Abu Dhabi.
7
Day 7
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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What 1 week in Abu Dhabi costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Abu Dhabi?
1 week in Abu Dhabi: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Abu Dhabi?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Abu Dhabi, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 1 week in Abu Dhabi cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. 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.