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1. Abu Dhabi Corniche
An 8-kilometre waterfront promenade along the Abu Dhabi island waterfront, with separate walking and cycling paths, parks, cafés and a public beach.
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2. Deira Gold Souk
Deira's covered gold market, where lanes of jewellers display necklaces, bangles and bridal sets in their windows, close to the spice souk and Dubai Creek.
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3. Abra ride across Dubai Creek
A short crossing of Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden abra, the cheapest and most atmospheric way to travel between Bur Dubai and the Deira souks.
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4. Jubail Mangrove Park
A mangrove reserve on Al Jubail Island, between Yas and Saadiyat, where boardwalk routes of 1 to 2 kilometres lead through the trees to viewing points and platforms.
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5. Alserkal Avenue
A converted warehouse district in Al Quoz with more than 70 galleries, design studios, cafés and creative businesses, and a busy programme of exhibitions and events.
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6. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
An Emirati-themed water park on Yas Island, opened in 2013, with more than 40 rides and slides set around the story of a girl's search for a lost pearl.
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7. Global Village
A seasonal open-air park where pavilions representing more than 90 cultures sell food, crafts and goods, with rides, shows and fireworks through the winter season.
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8. teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi
A 17,000-square-metre immersive art space by the Tokyo collective teamLab, opened in April 2025 in the Saadiyat Cultural District, where artworks respond to visitors and their surroundings.
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9. Kite Beach
A wide public beach in Umm Suqeim with views of Burj Al Arab, a running track, watersports and casual food outlets along the sand.
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10. Yas Marina Circuit
Home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009, this Hermann Tilke circuit on Yas Island offers driving experiences, karting, venue tours and evening fitness sessions on track.
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