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Abu Dhabi in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Abu Dhabi lets you add the desert or Dubai. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the capital — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Mosque & city
  2. 2Day 2: Yas Island
  3. 3Day 3: Desert or Dubai
  4. 4Culture, thrills & desert

Day 1: mosque & city

See the Grand Mosque and a city tour.

Day 2: Yas Island

Thrill at Ferrari World and the parks.

Day 3: desert or Dubai

Take a desert safari or day-trip to Dubai.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Abu Dhabi — prices per person.

Premium Ganztägige Stadtrundfahrt durch Abu Dhabi mit Qasr Al Watan Eintritt
Abu Dhabi
Premium Ganztägige Stadtrundfahrt durch Abu Dhabi mit Qasr Al Watan Eintritt
5.0(18)·8 Stunden
ab$119/ Person
über Viator
Abu Dhabi Stadtrundfahrt mit Ferrari World Tickets ab Dubai
Dubai
Abu Dhabi Stadtrundfahrt mit Ferrari World Tickets ab Dubai
4.9(806)·10 Stunden
ab$224/ Person
über Viator
Wüstensafari am Morgen in Abu Dhabi, Dune Bashing, Sandboarden, Kamelreiten und Quad
Abu Dhabi
Wüstensafari am Morgen in Abu Dhabi, Dune Bashing, Sandboarden, Kamelreiten und Quad
5.0(20)·4 Stunden
ab$120/ Person
über Viator
Ab Dubai: Tagestour Abu Dhabi mit Warner Bros World Ticket
Dubai
Ab Dubai: Tagestour Abu Dhabi mit Warner Bros World Ticket
4.9(12)·10 Stunden
ab$224/ Person
über Viator
Private Abu Dhabi City Tour Moschee Qasr Al Watan und Louvre
Dubai
Private Abu Dhabi City Tour Moschee Qasr Al Watan und Louvre
5.0(13)·12 Stunden
ab$188/ Person
über Viator
Abu Dhabi Stadtrundfahrt mit Ferrari World Themenpark
Dubai
Abu Dhabi Stadtrundfahrt mit Ferrari World Themenpark
4.8(10)·10 Stunden
ab$150/ Person
über Viator
Abu Dhabi Desert Sunrise Safari – 4x4 Drive & Camel Ride
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Desert Sunrise Safari – 4x4 Drive & Camel Ride
5.0(15)·4 Stunden
ab$79/ Person
über Viator
Dubai Luxury Car Showroom Tour mit Dubai Mall Drop-Off
Dubai
Dubai Luxury Car Showroom Tour mit Dubai Mall Drop-Off
4.9(49)·2 Stunden
ab$49/ Person
über Viator

Abu Dhabi in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Abu Dhabi?
Three days is ideal — the Grand Mosque and city on day one, Yas Island on day two, and a desert safari or a Dubai day trip on day three, covering culture, thrills and the desert.
What is the best day trip from Abu Dhabi for 3 days?
A desert safari is the most atmospheric, Dubai the most dazzling, and Al Ain the most traditional; all are rewarding from Abu Dhabi.
How do I plan a 3-day Abu Dhabi itinerary?
Spend day one on the Grand Mosque and city, day two on Yas Island, and day three on a desert safari or Dubai, booking park tickets and safaris ahead.

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