Abu Dhabi City Tour Guide For First Timers

This capital city of the United Arab Emirates, which is ultra-oil rich, is located approximately 87 miles south from Dubai. It is almost as modern a marvel of a place as Dubai. The city has many modern luxury buildings, which add to its already vibrant vibe.

This Abu Dhabi city guide will help you explore the city. About 80% of Abu Dhabi’s residents are expats. It is a friendly place, and it is very clean and modern.

Guide to Abu Dhabi City

It is important to note that the country is strictly Muslim and has its own laws and customs. You must dress modestly and obtain a license to purchase and consume alcohol, except when you are purchasing drinks in a restaurant, hotel or bar.

You may have heard the daily call for prayer if you’ve ever been to the Middle East. It will wake you up from a deep sleep and get you out of bed in the morning. It is also very crowded at the most popular attractions. There are always long lines and lots of people throughout the city.

What to do in Abu Dhabi

Two of the city’s main attractions are the Sheikh Zayed Grand Moque, an incredible place of Islamic worship. It is also home to the Emirates Palace Hotel.

Most people opt to go on a desert safari while they are there. You will be taken on an overnight ride in a 4×4 through the sand dunes to reach a traditional Bedouin campsite in the middle the desert. Here you can enjoy activities such as riding a camel or sandboarding, and even a desert BBQ. It’s unique and very enjoyable.

You should also see:

Abu Dhabi Cornice – a 4-mile-long promenade
Yas Hotel, Yas Island – One of the most luxurious hotels in the area
Abu Dhabi’s Louvre museum
Sir Bani Yas Island is the Arabian Wildlife Park with roaming cheetahs, giraffes and gazelles

You Should also participate in other activities such as:

Desert safari with camel ride, BBQ and sandboarding
Ferrarri World is where you can ride a fake Ferrari around a track on a rollercoaster.
Warner Bros World

Many visitors spend more than their time in Abu Dhabi. You can also visit Dubai while you’re there (give or take traffic).

Abu Dhabi: Where and what to eat

You were wrong to think beauty in Abu Dhabi was limited to architecture. There are many extravagant, luxurious restaurants in Abu Dhabi that will suit your lifestyle. There are many Michelin-starred restaurants and international cuisines to choose from.

These are some of the best:

Li Beirut: Lebanese cuisine – one of the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi
Al Maqam: This romantic Arabian experience at the Arabian Nights Village is a great alternative. You can also take cooking classes.
Ray’s Grill: Enjoy an amazing view from Ray’s Grill, which is located on the Etihad Towers’ 63rd Floor

Abu Dhabi has five traditional food options that you should try. These include stuffed camels, shawarmas, al machboos, al al harees, al-harees, al machboos, and hummus. These specialties are often found on restaurant menus.

I love to explore new cities, or any other city. You should check out street food. Abu Dhabi is home to many street food vendors. A few might be found on the promenade (corniche).

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to eat in Abu Dhabi. These budget options are an alternative to high-end restaurants.

Shish Shawerma
Lebanese Mill

Abu Dhabi Nightlife

Abu Dhabi’s non-Muslims are not allowed to consume alcohol in licensed restaurants, pubs or clubs. This means that if you are looking to enjoy Abu Dhabi’s nightlife, or have a drink, you will need to know where to find it. This is an updated list of places you should visit.

Some hotels don’t allow alcohol in their bars or restaurants, but most offer it.

Nightlife does not have to be about partying at a club all night. Abu Dhabi has many other activities that you can do at night. My top pick is to walk around Abu Dhabi at night to see the lights and the buildings lit up. This is when you will see incredible light shows like the one shown above.

Personal Opinion

I recommend hiring a travel agency like Abu Dhabi city tour, if you’re visiting Abu Dhabi for the first-time. It is a great way to make your trip memorable and more enjoyable with the help of a travel agency.

Final Verdict:

There are so many things to do in Abu Dhabi that you could easily spend three to four days there. Are you a visitor to Abu Dhabi? Tell me about your Abu Dhabi experience. Please share your Abu Dhabi experience with us in the comments.

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