# Abu Dhabi with a day in Al Ain

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/abu-dhabi-with-a-day-in-al-ain-z0556/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: Middle East
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 5
- Interests: Arts & Theatre, Design, History, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Abu Dhabi · 5 night(s)

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

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Abu Dhabi

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
- 16:05 to 17:30 · 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](<https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/>)
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Overnight: [Southern Sun Abu Dhabi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho458447/southern-sun-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates/>) · Abu Dhabi

### Day 2 · Abu Dhabi

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Visit a focused selection of Louvre Abu Dhabi galleries · Louvre Abu Dhabi. Check current admission and which galleries are open. [Official information](<https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch around the museum or cultural district · Louvre Abu Dhabi
- 14:00 to 16:45 · See the public waterfront architecture or spend more time with the galleries · Louvre Abu Dhabi
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Overnight: [Southern Sun Abu Dhabi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho458447/southern-sun-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates/>) · Abu Dhabi

### Day 3 · Abu Dhabi

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
- 09:30 to 12:00 · 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](<https://abudhabiculture.ae/en>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch near Saadiyat or along the return route · Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Visit one confirmed open venue or use a short public architecture route · Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Overnight: [Southern Sun Abu Dhabi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho458447/southern-sun-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates/>) · Abu Dhabi

### Day 4 · Al Ain

- 07:45 to 10:00 · 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.
- 10:10 to 12:00 · 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](<https://visitabudhabi.ae/en>)
- 12:15 to 13:25 · Lunch around the confirmed route · Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- 13:40 to 15:10 · Explore the historic fort area or an open museum only if it fits · Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- 15:25 to 18:10 · Return to Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi. Confirm the actual return before reserving activities. Allow extra travel time if traffic varies.
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Overnight: [Southern Sun Abu Dhabi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho458447/southern-sun-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates/>) · Abu Dhabi

### Day 5 · Abu Dhabi

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Visit an open market or explore a confirmed local food stop · Abu Dhabi market district. Check the actual market and restaurant hours. [Official information](<https://visitabudhabi.ae/en>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Have an Emirati lunch where service fits · Abu Dhabi market district
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Take a short public neighborhood walk or shaded cafe break · Abu Dhabi market district
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
Overnight: [Southern Sun Abu Dhabi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho458447/southern-sun-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates/>) · Abu Dhabi

### Day 6 · Abu Dhabi

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi
- 09:15 to 09:45 · Check out and collect your bags · Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
- 10:00 to 10:45 · Optional final stop near your hotel · Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi. Skip the extra stop if you need the time for departure.