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Things to see in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates): 25 places and when to go

Abu Dhabi is a city in United Arab Emirates with around 603,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (8), With kids (6), Beaches (5). The best known are Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United Arab Emirates · 24.4667, 54.3666
Population
About 603,000
Places
25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Museums and art (8) · With kids (6) · Beaches (5) · Wildlife (4) · Temples (2) · Nature (2)
Best time
November to March.
Also possible
April and October.
Nearest airport
AUH Abu Dhabi, 29 km as the crow flies

What to see in Abu Dhabi

The places in and around Abu Dhabi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 1, by what you come to do:

When to go to Abu Dhabi

The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is November to March; also possible: April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time10:38
  2. FebBest time11:11
  3. MarBest time11:50
  4. AprPossible12:35
  5. MayBetter not13:11
  6. JunBetter not13:30
  7. JulBetter not13:23
  8. AugBetter not12:51
  9. SepBetter not12:08
  10. OctPossible11:25
  11. NovBest time10:47
  12. DecBest time10:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. In January, 18 of the 25 places are at their best.

When to go to United Arab Emirates in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Abu Dhabi

The nearest main airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH, Abu Dhabi), 29 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Arab Emirates (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United Arab Emirates, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Abu Dhabi?

The best known: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, Qasr Al Watan, Zayed National Museum. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?

November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29.

How do you get to Abu Dhabi?

The nearest main airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 29 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Abu Dhabi as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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