How to Plan an Ideal Two Days in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is established as one of the world’s most sought out holiday destinations. The luxurious destination offers everything the modern traveller desires. Shopping at the finest malls, dining on cuisine from across the globe, savouring Bedouin lifestyles and exploring the desert. Abu Dhabi is a fine amalgamation of adventure, self-indulgence and comforts; key ingredients for a successful holiday. Here’s how to plan an ideal two days in Abu Dhabi.

1. Start with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

You certainly must make time to visit the world's 2nd best tourist attraction when in Abu Dhabi. And you won’t be disappointed, this gargantuan shrine is a no-holds-barred monument that will awe and inspire. The structure created from white marble glows and glistens in the sun. Inside the columns are adorned with filigree patterns painted in gold while the giant chandelier, which sparkles like a million stars, is large enough to be an ice palace. The prayer room carpeted from wall to wall can accommodate over 40,000 worshipers. Tourists are welcome and given the grand tour. You may want to check the website for accessible hours and rates before heading over to the mosque.

2. Relax at the Abu Dhabi Corniche

Enjoy the holiday atmosphere pervading along the scenic Abu Dhabi Corniche. Stretching along the waterfront, this is one of the city’s liveliest precincts and certainly a hit amongst the tourists who find plenty of fun things to do, Abu Dhabi style, around this area. You may want to spend time on the public beach, which can be done by paying a minimum fee for a chance to lie under your sun umbrella and bathe in the warm ocean. There are plenty of eateries and bars for a bite and your favourite drink, which means you may end up spending a couple of hours at the corniche.

3. Check Out the Observation Deck at 300

The Observation Deck at 300 is located toward Beach Road at the end of the Corniche. From there you get to enjoy views of the Etihad Towers, the tallest buildings in Abu Dhabi. Observation Deck 300 is an uber-chic viewing platform doubling up as a lounge for chilling while enjoying stunning 360-degree views of the city’s skyline.

4. Look Forward to Mangrove Adventures

You can easily squeeze this one into your quickie 2-day tour of Abu Dhabi when staying at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel. This hotel overlooks the stunning mangrove waterfront of Abu Dhabi, which is a rustic oasis home to aquatic wildlife and plants. Book an early morning or evening tour and set off in a kayak exploring the surroundings. If you are a nature lover, this tour will be one of the finest you remember. Best of all, the dawn treks end with breakfast at the luxurious hotel, doubling the pleasure of the whole adventure.

5. Yas World Needs to Be Explored

Reserve your last day to explore the iconic Yas World theme parks. Home to one of the world's best waterparks, Yas Waterworld, this park has it all. Winding tubes and slides to glide through, thrilling rides, splash pools and a lot more. The fun is aimed at all age groups so there is no holding back.

Once done at Yas Waterworld, check out Ferrari World. One of the best and largest theme parks you will visit, Ferrari World boasts some of the best rides. Including ‘Formula Rosa’, the world's fastest roller coaster, which can clock up speeds from 0-240 km/h in just 6-seconds.

Yas Mall is where you indulge the shopaholic in you. One of Abu Dhabi’s largest malls, the complex is home to branded stores from across the world. When done shopping, relax at the restaurants where you can even order a shisha pipe.