Abu Dhabi - 18 Attractions You Must Visit

Types of Attractions in Abu Dhabi

Museums (4)

Notable Architectures (4)

Beaches (2)

Forts (2)

Parks (2)

Theme Parks (2)

Tombs (2)

Viewpoints (2)

Popular Activities And Trips in Abu Dhabi

List of Attractions in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Corniche

Beaches

Viewpoints

Parks

Urban Walks

This 8 km long Corniche is located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates and it includes children’s playgrounds, cycle tracks and walks paths, restaurants, cafes and a beautiful beach.

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Al Ain Zoo

Zoos

Aquariums

400 hectares zoo located in the foothills of Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and the zoo features a gigantic cat house home to lions, cougars, jaguars, black and spotted leopards. It also has a reptile house, monkey compounds, aquarium, and aviary.

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Al Jahili Fort

Forts

Al Jahili Fort is a fort in Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi Emirate. The fort was established in 1891 near Al Jahili Oasis to protect the palm farmers. It was then seized by the former Omani coastal scout for its operation to protect the mountain lanes and to preserve the intertribal peace.

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Emirates National Auto Museum

Museums

Located in Al Dhafra region about 45 kilometers south of Abu Dhabi city, it has collections of around 200 cars include off-road vehicles, classic American cars, an 1885 steam-powered Mercedes, and the world’s biggest truck.

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Emirates Park Zoo

Zoos

The Emirates Zoo has over 1700 animals, including a gorgeous pair of white tigers, a Siberian bear, lions, cheetahs, and a lot of zebras. The Zoo placed in Al Bahia, a suburb of Abu Dhabi, and it all covered with a misting system to keep animals and visitors away from the summer heat.

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Theme Parks

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the only Ferrari theme park in the world and located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster is located here.

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Jebel Hafeet

Viewpoints

Mountain Peaks

Tombs

Old Ruins

Jabal Hafeet is a mountain on the border of the United Arab Emirates and Oman and located in the south side of Al Ain downtown in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the adjacent Omani town of Al-Buraimi. The name of the mountain comes from a period in UAE history, the Bronze Age (3200 to 2600 BCE) Hafit Period, because of the discovery of a cluster of important Bronze Age beehive tombs at its foothills.

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Liwa Oasis

Deserts

The Liwa Oasis is a large oasis area, and it covers about 98 km in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate in the Empty Quarter desert, 150 km from Abu Dhabi city and it has 39 populated areas.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi

Art Centres

Museums

Notable Architectures

The largest art museum in the Arabian peninsula. The museum is part of a thirty-year agreement between the city of Abu Dhabi and the French government.

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Masdar City

Notable Architectures

Masdar City is a sustainable planned city placed 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi and near to Abu Dhabi International Airport. It depends mostly on renewable resources like solar panels to function itself.

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Observation Deck at 300

Viewing Decks

Skyscrapers

In the 74th-floor of Etihad Towers stands a magnificent 360º panoramic observation platform with a breathtaking city view. It is the highest viewing point in the Capital.

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Qasr Al Hosn

Forts

The Qasr al-Hosn or the White Fort is a historical building conceded as the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi. It was built in 1761.

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Qasr Al Watan قصر الوطن

Palaces

This luxurious presedential place won the World Travel Awards as the main cultural attraction in the Middle East. Qasr Al-Watan is the Presidential Palace of the United Arab Emirates and was opened to the public on March 11, 2019. Prior to its opening, the palace was used only for official purposes, for hosting foreign leaders of states, and for meetings of the country's supreme council and federal cabinet. The palace continues to be used for these purposes even after it was opened to the public

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

Mosques

Tombs

Museums

Notable Architectures

The largest mosque in United Arab Emirates. Plans for the mosque was approved late president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted to establish a structure that would unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of architecture and art. His final resting place is located on the grounds adjacent to the complex.

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Sir Baniyas Island

Beaches

Islands

Wildlife Sanctuaries

The largest natural island in the country, 170 km away from the capital of the UAE on the western side of Abu Dhabi Emirate. Sir Bani Yas was originally home to Arabia's largest wildlife reserve, now it has over 13,000 free roaming animals.

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The Founder’s Memorial

Parks

Monuments

Museums

Notable Architectures

The Founder's Memorial is a monument and visitor centre in the capital and it is a memorial to H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the United Arab Emirates who died in 2004. Zayed was the driving force behind the formation of the United Arab Emirates, becoming the Union's first President which he held around 33 years.

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Yas Marina Circuit

Stadiums

About 30 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi city, you will find Yas Marina Circuit, near Ferrari World, which is the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with over 40,000 seating Capacity.

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Yas Waterworld

Theme Parks

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is a water theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the park is the home for over 40 rides, slides and attractions such as Liwa Loop, the water cinema Cinesplash, Bandit Bomber and Dawwama.

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