Things to do in Abu Dhabi
Yas Island Attractions24 optionsAbu Dhabi City Tour17 optionsYas Waterworld Tickets22 optionsLouvre Abu Dhabi Tickets60 optionsSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tours103 optionsQasr al Watan Tickets67 optionsAbu Dhabi Boat Tour9 optionsAbu Dhabi Airport Taxi17 optionsThe National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Tickets7 optionsJeep Safari Abu Dhabi48 optionsAbu Dhabi Helicopter Tour5 optionsEmirates Palace Tours75 options
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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★ 4.91 (3,274) · 6h
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Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Dance Shows★ 4.96 (2,422) · 7hAED 207View ›
Abu Dhabi National Aquarium: 46,000 Animals & Glass Bridge Walk★ 4.95 (1,813) · 1h–2hAED 110View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Live Shows & BBQ Dinner★ 4.76 (1,404) · 6hAED 226View ›
Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Sandboarding★ 4.94 (1,364) · 4hAED 185View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Shows★ 4.81 (1,146) · 6hAED 188View ›
Abu Dhabi: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour★ 4.58 (1,081) · 1h 50m–2hAED 181View ›
Dubai Desert: Private 4x4 Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★ 4.98 (1,064) · 6h–7hAED 880View ›Top rated (10)
Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ DinnerYou’ll ride over golden dunes near Abu Dhabi with an expert guide, try camel riding at sunset, taste smoky BBQ under lanterns, and watch live belly dance shows before stargazing in total desert quiet. Expect laughter, sandy shoes, and moments you’ll remember long after you’re back in your hotel room.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ DinnerYou’ll race over golden dunes outside Abu Dhabi with expert drivers before sharing Arabic coffee and dates at a desert camp. Ride camels at sunset, try sandboarding if you’re brave enough, then relax with live dance shows and a BBQ dinner under open skies. For a few hours you’ll forget city life entirely — and maybe find yourself wishing you could stay longer.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Sandboarding & BBQYou're picked up from your Abu Dhabi hotel in a 4WD, driven into the desert for dune bashing and sandboarding, then spend the evening at a Bedouin camp with camel rides, henna, shisha, traditional dance, and a BBQ dinner under the stars. A photographer captures free photos throughout, and you're back at your hotel after dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main desert experiences — dune bashing, camp culture, sunset, and dinner — without arranging your own transport or timing; the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the ride and the stars.
Dubai Red Dunes: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQYou’ll bounce across Dubai’s Red Dunes with dune bashing and sandboarding before settling into an evening camp with camel rides, falcon photos, henna tattoos, and a BBQ feast under desert stars. Expect laughter (and maybe sandy shoes), live entertainment, and small moments you’ll remember long after you’ve brushed off the last grains of sand.
Dubai Desert Safari & Buffet Dinner with Dune BashingYou get picked up from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel and driven into the desert for quad biking, camel riding, and 35 minutes of dune bashing with a licensed driver. At the traditional camp, you eat a barbecue buffet dinner, try henna, and watch belly dance and fire shows by starlight before returning to your hotel. Everything — transport, entry, food, entertainment — is included; you just show up.Is it for me?Book this if you want the full desert evening — driving, riding, eating, and entertainment — without arranging transport, timing the sunset stop, or figuring out where to eat in the dunes. The fixed schedule and included pickup mean you're not managing logistics; you're just showing up.
Abu Dhabi: Private Full-Day Tour with Grand Mosque & LouvreYou’ll walk barefoot on cool marble at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, catch glimpses of palace gates at Qasr Al Watan, sample date sweets near Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, and pause for photos at Louvre Abu Dhabi—all with flexible pickup and a local guide who makes every stop feel personal.
Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Camel RideYou get picked up early, driven into the Al Khatim Desert, and spend the morning dune bashing, visiting a camel farm to feed and photograph the animals, riding a camel, and sandboarding on the dunes. Water and photos are included, and you're back by early afternoon without having arranged transport, tickets, or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main desert experiences—dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding—without arranging your own transport or timing, and prefer smaller groups and cooler morning conditions over the crowded afternoon slots.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Rides & Live BBQYou’ll feel your pulse race during dune bashing outside Abu Dhabi before slowing down for camel rides at sunset. Enjoy unlimited tea at a Bedouin-style camp while live BBQ sizzles nearby, then watch belly dancers and fire shows under lantern light. It’s a night where laughter lingers—and you might still find sand in your shoes after.
Abu Dhabi: Sunrise Desert Safari with Camel Ride & CoffeeYou’ll slip out of Abu Dhabi before dawn, watch golden light spill across silent dunes, sip strong Arabic coffee on woven carpets, and try a gentle camel ride as morning arrives. With hotel pickup and local guides taking care of everything, you’ll have space to breathe in desert air and let your mind wander.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ DinnerYou’ll ride through golden dunes outside Abu Dhabi with a local guide, try sand boarding (expect sand everywhere), visit camels up close, then relax at a Bedouin-style camp with Arabic coffee and a smoky BBQ dinner. Expect laughter, sunset light you won’t forget, and real warmth from your hosts.
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Abu Dhabi: Qasr Al Hosn Fast-Track Entry & ArtisansYou skip the entry queue and go straight into Qasr Al Hosn's Inner Fort and Outer Palace, then move through the House of Artisans and Bait Al Gahwa before exploring the Cultural Foundation's rotating exhibitions. Parking is included, the site is fully accessible, and you're done in two to three hours without arranging transport or timing yourself around crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Abu Dhabi's oldest monument and understand how the city actually began, without waiting in an entry queue or arranging your own transport — the fast-track part is what makes a half-day visit feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi: Palace Entry & Manuscript CollectionYou enter Qasr Al Watan on your own schedule and move through grand halls, the Great Hall with its chandeliers, and the House of Knowledge's collection of manuscripts and historical artifacts. The palace's architecture—domes, carvings, traditional courtyard—frames the exhibits on UAE heritage and governance. You skip the tour group and the fixed pace, which means you can spend as long as you want on what matters to you, then leave when you're done.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand UAE heritage without following a tour group—the self-paced format means you spend time on what interests you and skip what doesn't, which is what makes a palace visit feel like exploration instead of a checklist.
Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi: Palace Entry & Light ShowYou get direct entry to Qasr Al Watan without waiting in the ticket line, then spend two to three hours exploring the Grand Hall's chandeliers and mosaics, the House of Knowledge's rare manuscripts, the Presidential Gifts Exhibition, and the palace gardens at your own pace. Stay into the evening for the "Palace in Motion" light show, which projects the UAE's story across the palace exterior in color and motion. Everything is accessible, and your ticket covers all exhibits and the show.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Abu Dhabi who wants to understand the UAE's governance and heritage without arranging transport or waiting in entry queues—the skip-the-line ticket and all-in-one access let you move through the palace and gardens at your own pace, then decide whether to stay for the evening light show.
Abu Dhabi: Yas Island Dhow Cruise & Ferrari World ViewsYou board a traditional dhow at Yas Marina and spend an hour cruising past Ferrari World, the F1 circuit, and the island's waterfront developments — some finished, some mid-construction. Soft drinks are included throughout. The pace is slow enough to take photos and point things out, fast enough to cover the highlights. No walking, no transfers between stops, no time pressure.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Yas Island's main landmarks from the water without spending a full day on organized activities — the one-hour format fits into a shorter itinerary, and the boat's accessibility means you're not limited by mobility or traveling with young children.
Dubai Desert: Camel Ride, Dune Bashing & Sandboarding TourYou’ll ride camels across Dubai’s red dunes, feel your heart race during dune bashing in a private SUV, and try your luck at sandboarding (expect some tumbles). Meet local guides who share stories and let you hold a falcon for photos. It’s not always smooth but that’s what makes it stick with you long after you’re back in the city.
National Aquarium Abu Dhabi: 46,000 Animals & 10 ZonesYou get general admission to walk through 10 themed zones housing 46,000 animals from six continents—tropical waters, freshwater systems, Arctic habitats, Mediterranean caves and more. The aquarium runs daily from 10am to 10pm, sits in a prime location near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with views across Al Qana waterfront, and includes close-up encounters with over 200 sharks and rays. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable once purchased.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to spend a few hours moving through distinct marine habitats without planning multiple stops—the 10 zones keep you moving through different climates and ecosystems in one location, and the fixed daily hours (10am–10pm) mean you can drop in whenever suits your schedule.
Abu Dhabi Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer 24/7You're met at Abu Dhabi airport by a professional driver holding your name, transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, and charged a fixed price agreed before you land. The service runs around the clock, handles luggage and child seats, and removes the need to arrange transport or negotiate a fare at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage and want to skip arranging transport or negotiating a fare — the driver meets you at arrivals, the price is fixed, and the service runs 24/7, so your arrival time doesn't matter.
Abu Dhabi Airport to City: Private Transfer with Flight TrackingYou're met at Abu Dhabi Airport arrivals with a name board, driven to your city destination in a sedan or SUV, and the driver waits if your flight or baggage is delayed. Parking is included. No negotiation, no surprises, just a straightforward ride into town.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Abu Dhabi accommodation without arranging transport or worrying about delays — the driver's flight tracking and wait time are what make that possible.
Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina Circuit Tour & F1 Track AccessYou’ll ride through Yas Marina Circuit in an air-conditioned minivan with a local guide, stopping at places like Race Control and the paddock area. Expect behind-the-scenes glimpses most visitors never get — from spotless pit garages to stories only locals share. It’s more than racing; it’s about feeling the pulse of Abu Dhabi’s motorsport scene up close.
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Mosque & Heritage Village HighlightsA half-day shared city tour of Abu Dhabi covering the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, the Dates Market and the Corniche, with a live guide in English or Hindi and hotel pickup included. The tour runs four hours total and requires a minimum of six participants to depart; if that threshold is not met, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Dress codes are strict at the mosque and palace — women must wear long loose clothing and cover their heads (a long abaya and scarf are provided if needed), and men must cover their shoulders and knees.Is it for me?Choose this shared tour if you're fitting sightseeing into a free afternoon and prefer a small group (up to six) over a coach, with a live guide managing the route so you can focus on the landmarks rather than navigation.
