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
Every place here was checked on 2026-10-27 or later, and each one says where it came from.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
09:30
You arrive
13:00
Fish Market
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h
- Meal
14:30
Zayed National Museum
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 2h 30m
- Culture & museums
2h open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
19:00
Trader Vic's
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h 30m
- Meal
20:30
Red Theater
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 2h 30m
- Culture & museums
Day 2
08:00
Laduree
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 45m
- Meal
45m open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
09:30
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 2h 30m
- Culture & museums
1h open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
13:00
Philippines House Restaurant
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h
- Meal
14:30
House of Artisans
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 2h 30m
- Culture & museums
17:00
Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Culture & museums
19:00
Aroma Cpicy Restaurant
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h 30m
- Meal
20:30
Brauhaus
Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Food
Day 3
08:00
La Brioche
Suggested because you chose food
- 45m
- Meal
45m open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
09:30
Manarat al Saadiyat
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 2h 30m
- Culture & museums
1h open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
13:00
Lgymat & Rgag
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 1h
- Meal
14:30
Al Raha Beach Theater
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 2h 30m
- Culture & museums
2h open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
19:00
Punjab Flower Restaurant
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h 30m
- Meal
20:30
Sportsman's Arms
Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Food
Day 4
08:00
Crunch & Munch Cafe
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 45m
- Meal
45m open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
09:30
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Adventure sports
2h open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
13:00
Rock Bottom Cafe
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 1h
- Meal
14:30
National Theatre Abu Dhabi
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 2h 30m
- Culture & museums
17:00
NYUAD Art Gallery
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Culture & museums
19:00
Olive Branch
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h 30m
- Meal
20:30
Cooper's Bar & Restaurant
Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Food
Day 5
08:00
Beverly Cakes
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 45m
- Meal
4h 15m open
A morning to yourselves
13:00
Burlington Grill
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h
- Meal
14:30
Etihad Modern Art Gallery
Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Culture & museums
3h open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
19:00
Oasis Courtyard
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h 30m
- Meal
20:30
Hamilton's Gastro Pub
Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Food
Day 6
08:00
The Third Place Cafe
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 45m
- Meal
45m open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
09:30
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Picked because you chose culture & museums and local experiences + balanced energy
- 45m
- Culture & museums
2h 45m open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
13:00
Mansour Restaurant And Grill
Suggested because you chose food
- 1h
- Meal
14:30
Galerie Hamadan
Picked because you chose culture & museums and local experiences + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Culture & museums
3h open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
19:00
Resto Pinoy
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 1h 30m
- Meal
20:30
Jubali Mangrove Park
Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Local experiences
Day 7
08:00
Cartel Coffee Roasters
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 45m
- Meal
45m open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
09:30
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy
- 1h 30m
- Local experiences
2h open
Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.
13:00
Ghalib Restaurant
Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget
- 1h
- Meal
14:30
You leave
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