Abu Dhabi Things to Do
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Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

Discover Abu Dhabi's landmarks, beaches, markets, cultural districts, hidden gems and unforgettable places.

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53 Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

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Liwa Oasis & Empty Quarter Iconic

Liwa Oasis & Empty Quarter (Rub Al Khali)

Al Dhafra region · Desert

The edge of the Rub' Al Khali — the greatest sand desert on Earth begins here

Best forFirst-time visitors
Typical visitFull day minimum; overnight recommended
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Al Wathba Fossil Dunes

Al Wathba Fossil Dunes

Al Wathba · Desert

Wind-carved stone waves in a protected desert park — surreal and free

Typical visit1.5–2 hours
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Al Dhafra Desert Region

Al Dhafra desert region

Western Region of Abu Dhabi emirate — Madinat Zayed · Desert

The vast western frontier — camel country, salt flats and true remoteness

Typical visit1–3 days as a road trip
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Area

Qasr Al Sarab desert area

Deep in the Empty Quarter dunes · Desert

The mirage palace — the Empty Quarter's most cinematic corner

Typical visitLong day trip or (ideally) overnight
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Liwa Moreeb Dune Hidden Gem

Liwa Moreeb Dune — tallest in the UAE

End of the Moreeb Dune road · Desert

A 300-metre wall of sand — the UAE's tallest dune, terrifying and beautiful

Best forOff-beat explorers
Typical visit1–2 hours (plus the Liwa journey)
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Empty Quarter Deep Drive Hidden Gem

Empty Quarter deep drive (4x4 only)

South of Liwa · Desert

Beyond the last road — expedition driving into the planet's greatest sand sea

Best forOff-beat explorers
Typical visit1–3 days
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Mangrove National Park

Mangrove National Park

Eastern mangroves fringe of Abu Dhabi island · Parks & Nature

Kayak the green lungs of the capital — herons, rays and skyline glimpses

Typical visit2–3 hours
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
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