12 days in Emirate of Abu Dhabi Itinerary

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Fly
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Abu Dhabi
— 7 nights
Drive
2
Al Ain
— 3 nights
Drive
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Madinat Zayed
— 1 night
Drive to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Fly to Manchester

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Abu Dhabi — 7 nights

Spend the 2nd (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, take an in-depth tour of Louvre Abu Dhabi, buy something for everyone on your list at Marina Mall, and make a trip to Observation Deck at 300.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Abu Dhabi vacation planning site.

Manchester, UK to Abu Dhabi is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Manchester to Abu Dhabi. Traveling from Manchester in February, things will get much hotter in Abu Dhabi: highs are around 30°C and lows about 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Al Ain.
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Outdoors · Tours · Theme Parks · Wildlife
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Al Ain — 3 nights

The garden city

Al Ain is known for nature, zoos & aquariums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Al Ain Oasis, relax in the rural setting at Camel Souk, step into the grandiose world of Al Jahili Fort, and take in the awesome beauty at Jebel Hafeet.

For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Al Ain trip planner.

Getting from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive to Madinat Zayed.
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Parks · Museums · Zoos & Aquariums · Nature
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Madinat Zayed — 1 night

On the 12th (Sun), buy something for everyone on your list at City Mall.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Madinat Zayed trip website.

Getting from Al Ain to Madinat Zayed by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. On the 12th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
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Emirate of Abu Dhabi travel guide

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Sacred & Religious Sites · Theme Parks · Safaris
The biggest of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi impresses with innovative architecture, groundbreaking malls, 4D theaters, and tourist resorts offering every amenity under the sun. Beneath all the superlatives, a holiday in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi reveals what makes this nation tick--in vibrant markets, sophisticated museums, sheesha cafes, and developed coastal areas. With about 1.5 million people, the eponymous city of Abu Dhabi is marked by a multicultural society, continuing to draw both new residents and tourists with its modern outlook and an unstoppable desire to keep improving its challenging desert surroundings.
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