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Things to do in Abu Dhabi

17 ideas for a day or a night in Abu Dhabi, by what you’re in the mood for.

By type

Nightlife · 5 Outdoors · 3 Tours & day trips · 3 Live music · 2 Arts & culture · 2 Family · 1 Festivals & events · 1

Nightlife in Abu Dhabi

Hidden BarAl Maryah Island Lock, Stock & BarrelYas Island The Jazz Club by QCAl Raha Beach The Warehouse Wine & Tapas BarCapital Centre Trader Vic'sTourist Club Area

Outdoors in Abu Dhabi

FreeAbu Dhabi Corniche Walk8 km FreeEastern Mangroves Promenade3.5 km · about 1 hr FreeJubail Mangrove Park Boardwalkabout 1.5 hrs

Tours & day trips in Abu Dhabi

Sir Bani Yas Island and Arabian Wildlife ParkJebel Dhanna Jetty Al Ain ZooAl Ain Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital TourAl Shamkha

Live music in Abu Dhabi

Sondra Radvanovsky and Vincenzo ScaleraSat 17 October, 8pm · The Red Theatre, The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi · From AED 150 Tamer Hosny and Tamer AshourSat 17 October, 8:30pm · Etihad Arena · From AED 137

Arts & culture in Abu Dhabi

FreeNetwork of AnswersThu 15 October · Manarat Al Saadiyat Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian OceanThu 15 October · Louvre Abu Dhabi

Family in Abu Dhabi

LEGO Shows: Natural BrickstoryThu 15 October, 10am · Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Festivals & events in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Festival 2026Thu 15 October · Various venues across Abu Dhabi

Things to do in Abu Dhabi, answered

What are the best things to do in Abu Dhabi?

Right now: Hidden Bar (nightlife), Abu Dhabi Corniche Walk (outdoors), Sir Bani Yas Island and Arabian Wildlife Park (tours & day trips) and Sondra Radvanovsky and Vincenzo Scalera (live music). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi Corniche Walk, Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Jubail Mangrove Park Boardwalk and Network of Answers.

What's on in Abu Dhabi this week?

What's On Abu Dhabi has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.