Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 7 Day Itinerary

Abu Dhabi 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Downtown Abu Dhabi

  • Arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport. You can take a taxi or book a pre-paid taxi from the airport for convenience.
  • Check-in at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers (5-star hotel, offers stunning views of the city and the Arabian Gulf).
  • Visit the Corniche, a 8km long waterfront promenade with beautiful views of the city skyline.
  • Explore the Heritage Village, a living museum showcasing traditional Emirati culture and architecture.
  • Enjoy dinner at Al Baik (Arabic fast food) or CafĂ© Milano (Italian cuisine).

Day 2: Louvre Abu Dhabi & Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

  • Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a universal museum showcasing artworks from around the world and the Middle East.
  • Head to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural marvel, open for visitors from 9am to 10pm daily.
  • Dinner at Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe (Emirati cuisine).

Day 3: Yas Island

  • Breakfast at the hotel and head to Yas Island.
  • Visit Ferrari World, the world’s first Ferrari theme park.
  • Explore Yas Mall, a modern shopping destination with an impressive array of stores and restaurants.
  • Experience Formula 1 at Yas Marina Circuit or catch a concert at du Arena.
  • Dinner at Ronda Locatelli (Italian cuisine) or Cipriani (Venetian cuisine).

Day 4: Sir Bani Yas Island

  • Full day trip to Sir Bani Yas Island, home to the Arabian Wildlife Park.
  • Enjoy a safari drive, spotting giraffes, zebras, and Arabian oryx.
  • Visit the ruins of Al Jabal Fort, dating back to the 19th century.
  • Relax on the pristine beaches.
  • Dinner at Sanctuary (located in the Anantara Al Yas Island Resort).

Day 5: Emirates Park Zoo & Warner Bros. World

  • Breakfast at the hotel and head to Emirates Park Zoo, home to over 170 species of animals.
  • In the afternoon, visit Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, an indoor theme park featuring characters from Looney Tunes and DC Comics.
  • Dinner at The Cheesecake Factory (American cuisine) or Asian District by Hakkasan (Asian fusion).

Day 6: Qasr Al Hosn & Marina Mall

  • Start the day with a visit to Qasr Al Hosn, the capital’s landmark and cultural heart.
  • Explore the surrounding area, including the Women’s Handicraft Centre.
  • Spend the afternoon shopping and dining at Marina Mall or Yas Bay Waterfront.
  • Farewell dinner at Li Beirut (Lebanese cuisine) or MeatCo - The Butcher Shop & Grill (South African barbecue).

Day 7: Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel and spend some leisure time before your departure.
  • Head to Abu Dhabi International Airport for your flight home.