Planning your summer holidays, and looking for a unique mix of culture, adventure, and inspiration? Then Abu Dhabi is the destination for you! With the summer season just around the corner, Experience Abu Dhabi has introduced 101 Abu Dhabi Do’s to bring your travel plans to life, unveiling the vast diversity of what the emirate has to offer like never before.
From creating art beneath Louvre Abu Dhabi’s iconic dome to driving on an F1 track at Yas Marina Circuit, visitors can blend relaxation, discovery, and excitement across the 101 experiences, each creating lasting memories across a packed summer season.
Every moment in Abu Dhabi is rooted in Emirati hospitality, with culture at the heart of every experience – each more enticing than the last. 101 Abu Dhabi Do’s is more than just a list of experiences, it is a curated selection of enriching moments that highlight opportunities for adventure and discovery at every turn.
Are you ready for the best summer ever? Here are 10 experiences to kickstart your inspiration:
#45 Art tours from a new POV
Louvre Abu Dhabi is a work of art best viewed from the water
Blend art, history and adventure with an on-the-water experience, kayaking around the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi dome. The region’s first universal museum is surrounded by water, where you can catch sunset views.
📍 Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island
#83 Take the plunge
Scuba dive with more than 330+ species at The National Aquarium
If you’re looking for aquatic adventures, head to Al Qana and visit The National Aquarium, where you can dive into the underwater realm and partake in an exhilarating swim with sharks, rays, and thousands underwater animals.
📍 The National Aquarium, Al Qana
#30 Wake up on the wild side
Book breakfast with a giraffe at Emirates Park Zoo
Elevate your morning with a one-of-a-kind adventure, dining with some of nature’s most incredible mammals – along with guided tour, and so much more.
📍Emirates Park Zoo, Al Bahya
#41 Learn centuries-old skills
Through the generations, House of Artisans keeps vibrant traditions alive
At this centre dedicated to Emirati crafts, visitors can not only purchase handmade mementoes, they can also participate in living traditions such as Sadu, Khoos and Talli handicrafts.
📍House of Artisans, Al Hosn
#87 Outwit a true trickster
Test your limits at the Joker’s Funhouse
With mind-bending tricks, tests and surprises, kids and families will encounter The Riddler, Mr. Freeze, Penguin, and many more of Gotham City’s most infamous residents.
📍Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
#61 Step into the spotlight
More than 50 projectors light up Qasr Al Watan for an audiovisual spectacle
Delve into the nation’s history and culture and wander through majestic halls, taking in the best of Arabian craftsmanship. Afterwards, enjoy the stunning nightly light show projected onto the exterior of the palace’s walls.
📍Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi Corniche
#94 Roadtrip at 120mph
Power around an F1 circuit with the Formula Yas 3000 experience
Boasting a V6 Jaguar engine, this powerful race car is the closest thing to an F1® car that most people will ever drive. Test your skills on a legendary track with top speeds of up to 275km/h.
📍Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
#71 Weave your way through a masterpiece
Walk on the world’s largest hand-woven carpet at the UAE’s largest mosque
The predominantly wool, single-piece carpet is 5,400 square metres and was hand-crafted by approximately 1,200 artisans. The total project took two years, including eight months for the design and 12 months for the knotting.
📍Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
#22 Drop in from 104 feet high
Try the world’s biggest indoor flight chamber at CLYMB
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an expert flyer, dedicated instructors will guide you throughout this thrilling experience. The flight chamber measures 32 feet wide and a record-breaking 104 feet high.
📍CLYMB Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
#4 Become a ninja warrior
Take on the inflatable arena at Air Maniax in Yas Mall
Take on family and friends with this test of balance, strength, speed, and agility. Jump and swing your way around the course before tackling the inflatable arena – and a huge variety of obstacles.
📍Air Maniax, Yas Mall
