United Arab Emirates

A week in Abu Dhabi

Seven days in Abu Dhabi without seven days of sightseeing. The plan slows down in the middle, which is what a week is for.

  • 6 nights
  • Couple
  • Balanced pace
  • Mid-range budget
Plan your own Abu Dhabi trip

Every place here was checked on 2026-10-27 or later, and each one says where it came from.

The plan, day by day

7 days

Day 1

Arrival day

7 of 24 hours planned

  1. 09:30

    You arrive

  2. 13:0014:00

    Trader Vic's

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Beach Rotana 10th Street

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 18:00–01:30

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  3. 14:3017:00

    Zayed National Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum from United Arab Emirates

  4. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 19:0020:30

    Philippines House Restaurant

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Abu Dhabi Muay Thai - Fatima Bint Mubarak St - Zone 1

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 20:3022:00

    Brauhaus

    Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Food

    10th St, 22223 أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 2

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Laduree

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Yas Mall, أبوظبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Adventure sports

    theme park in Abu Dhabi

    Yas Leisure Drive, أبو ظبي

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–20:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Central Bowling

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Yas Bay Waterfront, 46450 أبوظبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  6. 14:3016:30

    Yas Marina Circuit

    Picked because balanced energy + it works for a couple

    • 2h
    • Adventure sports

    race track

  7. 16:3018:00

    Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

    Picked because balanced energy + it works for a couple

    • 1h 30m
    • Adventure sports

    amusement park in United Arab Emirates

  8. 18:00

    1h open

    18:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  9. 19:0020:30

    Jing Asia

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    G Floor,Crowne Plaza, 46450 أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  10. 20:3022:00

    SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

    Picked because balanced energy + it works for a couple

    • 1h 30m
    • Adventure sports

    SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, أبوظبي

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 3

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    La Brioche

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Ahmed Bin Hamed Al Hamed St, 45040 أبوظبي

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–23:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    art museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Jacques Chirac St 133, 22600 Abu Dhabi

    Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sun 10:00–18:30

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Aroma Cpicy Restaurant

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    شارع 6 8, 22213 أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3017:00

    House of Artisans

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Palace - next to Al Hosn, 28818 أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Rock Bottom Cafe

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Al Meena Street

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3022:00

    Lake Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Lake Park, 28818 أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 4

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Crunch & Munch Cafe

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Sheikha fatima Park - Al Mawatheeq St, أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Family Park B

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Abu Dhabi Corniche, 253 أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Mansour Restaurant And Grill

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Zayed the First St

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3016:00

    Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    arts center in Abu Dhabi

    - Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St(2nd St), 34121 أبوظبي

    Show on map

    Sources: Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  7. 16:3018:00

    Galerie Hamadan

    Picked because you chose culture & museums and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    18th Street Villa No A 30

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:30–19:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  8. 18:00

    1h open

    18:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  9. 19:0020:30

    Resto Pinoy

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Al Khalidiya - Zayed The First St

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  10. 20:3022:00

    UAE Presidential Palace

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    government building in Abu Dhabi

    Al Ras Al Akhdar

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–19:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 5

8 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Beverly Cakes

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Beverly Cakes, nestled in the heart of Khalifa City, is a renowned cake shop in Abu Dhabi, celebrated for its beautifully crafted and delicious cakes

    Al Muta'abid St 2, Khalifa City

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–21:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    4h 15m open

    08:45 – 13:00

    A morning to yourselves

  3. 13:0014:00

    Krispy Kreme

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, أبوظبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 14:3017:00

    Al Raha Beach Theater

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    "Rbw13, Al Rahah", أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  5. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  6. 19:0020:30

    CuiScene

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Khor - Al Maqta' St, 63171 أبوظبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 20:3022:00

    Al Forsan wakeboarding lakes

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Family activities
    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 6

9 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    The Third Place Cafe

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Corniche Road West, أبو ظبي

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–23:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Mushrif Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    "W24_02, Al Mushrif", أبوظبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Ghalib Restaurant

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Khalidiya D - Building No.3960, Sheikh Zayed 1st Street - W Corniche Rd

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3016:00

    Etihad Modern Art Gallery

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Mall Villa - 15 Al Huwelat St - behind Al Bateen, 114692 أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 16:00

    3h open

    16:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    The Yacht Club

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street

    Opening hours: Mon–Tue 17:00–01:00 · Wed–Thu 17:00–03:00 · Fri 12:00–02:30 · Sat closed · Sun 17:00–01:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3022:00

    Recreation Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    E9-01, 4017 أبوظبي

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 7

Departure day

4 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Cartel Coffee Roasters

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    شارع الخَلِيج العَربِي 469

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3010:15

    Mosque

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Culture & museums

    91 sector, 27009 أبوظبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 10:15

    2h 45m open

    10:15 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Blu Sky Lounge & Bar

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal
  6. 14:30

    You leave

Sources

  • Wikidata
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors