8 days in Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island & Dubai Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Heritage Village. Family-friendly places like Safaris and Qasr Al Hosn will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Louvre Abu Dhabi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque, and discover the deep blue sea with Divers Down.

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Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Gulf Standard Time (GST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Dammam in March, expect a bit warmer with lows of 23°C in Abu Dhabi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to take a bus to Sir Bani Yas Island.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Arabian Wildlife Park.

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Traveling by bus from Abu Dhabi to Sir Bani Yas Island takes 4.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to fly to Dubai.

Shop till you drop at The Dubai Mall and Alserkal Cultural Foundation. Do some cultural sightseeing at Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort and Qasr al Muwaiji. Explore Dubai's surroundings by going to Al Ain (Al Ain Oasis & Al Jahili Fort). Spend the 10th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Burj Khalifa, fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, and get to know the fascinating history of Bastakia Quarter.

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Traveling by flight from Sir Bani Yas Island to Dubai takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and subway. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in March, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive back home.