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Abu Dhabi with a day in Al Ain

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

Submitted by Early Train Club
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Route and nights

  1. Abu Dhabi5 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
6
Nights
5
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
27

Days by place

Abu Dhabi
5
Al Ain
1

Hotels and other stays

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
5 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
13
Activity
10
Lodging
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Abu Dhabi
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
  2. to · Activity Check your route to the next cultural stop and keep the evening local Abu Dhabi

    Keep this outing optional if you arrive late. Before departure, review the official travel advisory for the destination and check that your onward route and reserved visits are operating.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
Day 2 Abu Dhabi
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
  2. to · Activity Visit a focused selection of Louvre Abu Dhabi galleries Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Check current admission and which galleries are open.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the museum or cultural district Louvre Abu Dhabi
  4. to · Activity See the public waterfront architecture or spend more time with the galleries Louvre Abu Dhabi
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
Day 3 Abu Dhabi
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
  2. to · Activity Compare the public architecture around the cultural district Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

    Check the status and hours of individual sites rather than assuming the whole district is open.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Saadiyat or along the return route Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
  4. to · Activity Visit one confirmed open venue or use a short public architecture route Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
Day 4 Al Ain
  1. to · Ground transport Travel from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

    Choose a confirmed service or driver. Move this window to fit the route and current opening.

  2. to · Activity Visit an accessible section of Al Ain Oasis Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

    Arrange both transfers and check conservation works, local access, and heat.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the confirmed route Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
  4. to · Activity Explore the historic fort area or an open museum only if it fits Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
  5. to · Ground transport Return to Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

    Confirm the actual return before reserving activities. Allow extra travel time if traffic varies.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
Day 5 Abu Dhabi
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
  2. to · Activity Visit an open market or explore a confirmed local food stop Abu Dhabi market district

    Check the actual market and restaurant hours.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have an Emirati lunch where service fits Abu Dhabi market district
  4. to · Activity Take a short public neighborhood walk or shaded cafe break Abu Dhabi market district
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
Day 6 Abu Dhabi
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
  3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi

    Skip the extra stop if you need the time for departure.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Abu Dhabi

    Asia/Dubai Open map for Abu Dhabi
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
    2. to · Activity Check your route to the next cultural stop and keep the evening local Abu Dhabi

      Keep this outing optional if you arrive late. Before departure, review the official travel advisory for the destination and check that your onward route and reserved visits are operating.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
  2. Day 2

    Abu Dhabi

    Asia/Dubai Open map for Abu Dhabi
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    2. to · Activity Visit a focused selection of Louvre Abu Dhabi galleries Louvre Abu Dhabi

      Check current admission and which galleries are open.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the museum or cultural district Louvre Abu Dhabi
    4. to · Activity See the public waterfront architecture or spend more time with the galleries Louvre Abu Dhabi
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
  3. Day 3

    Abu Dhabi

    Asia/Dubai Open map for Abu Dhabi
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    2. to · Activity Compare the public architecture around the cultural district Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

      Check the status and hours of individual sites rather than assuming the whole district is open.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Saadiyat or along the return route Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
    4. to · Activity Visit one confirmed open venue or use a short public architecture route Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
  4. Day 4

    Al Ain

    Asia/Dubai Open map for Al Ain
    1. to · Ground transport Travel from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

      Choose a confirmed service or driver. Move this window to fit the route and current opening.

    2. to · Activity Visit an accessible section of Al Ain Oasis Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

      Arrange both transfers and check conservation works, local access, and heat.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the confirmed route Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
    4. to · Activity Explore the historic fort area or an open museum only if it fits Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
    5. to · Ground transport Return to Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

      Confirm the actual return before reserving activities. Allow extra travel time if traffic varies.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
  5. Day 5

    Abu Dhabi

    Asia/Dubai Open map for Abu Dhabi
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    2. to · Activity Visit an open market or explore a confirmed local food stop Abu Dhabi market district

      Check the actual market and restaurant hours.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have an Emirati lunch where service fits Abu Dhabi market district
    4. to · Activity Take a short public neighborhood walk or shaded cafe break Abu Dhabi market district
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    Southern Sun Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
  6. Day 6

    Abu Dhabi

    Asia/Dubai Open map for Abu Dhabi
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
    3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi

      Skip the extra stop if you need the time for departure.